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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what does the Roman Governor Pontius Pilate awaken?

2. How does the audience find Judas?

3. How do the men respond to Jesus?

4. What does Mary Magdalene do for Jesus?

5. Describe Jesus' build.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Judas believe Jesus should have done?

2. Why is Jesus brought before Pontius Pilate again?

3. How does Judas betray Jesus?

4. Describe Judas and Jesus' entrance.

5. What does Simon want to do with Jesus' 50,000 followers?

6. What takes place after Jesus enters?

7. How does Caiaphas respond to Judas' reaction?

8. How does Jesus respond when Pilate asks him about his kingdom?

9. What does the group want to know?

10. What has Pilate dreamed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is conflict between Jesus and Judas.

Part 1) Describe this conflict? Why does it take place?

Part 2) What are your thoughts about this conflict? Explain.

Part 3) How does this conflict help the plot progress? Is this conflict necessary to this story? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Jesus as human and lacking divinity has been one of the concepts of Jesus' life throughout history.

Part 1) Why is this a concept? How is it revealed in this story?

Part 2) What is Webber and Rice's take on the divinity of Jesus? How do you know this?

Part 3) What message do Webber and Rice send to the audience about Jesus? What is their purpose for creating this musical?

Essay Topic 3

The lighting in Act 1, Scene 6, with the Council of Jewish Priests, is dark.

Part 1) Why is it dark? What does it symbolize?

Part 2) How does the lighting, set, and costuming enhance the story?

Part 3) Why do the writers choose this specific lighting, set, and costuming?

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