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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. Where do they sit?

2. Describe Pilate's bed.

3. Who follows the disciples?

4. How is he showing his feelings?

5. What day is it?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does this scene begin?

2. Describe Mary Magdalene.

3. How does Jesus reply when Caiaphas and Annas appear on the second level and ask him to disperse the crowd?

4. What is happening to Jesus during this scene?

5. What do the other disciples do? What happens to Jesus?

6. What does Judas believe Jesus should have done?

7. What happens to Pilate at the beginning of this scene?

8. How does the scene end?

9. What does Jesus think about his disciples by the end of this scene? What is their response?

10. Why is Jesus brought before Pontius Pilate again?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The issue presented is what is meant by the Kingdom of God.

Part 1) Of what kingdom do the people believe Jesus speaks? Why do they believe this?

Part 2) Of what kingdom does Jesus speak? How does this compare to what the people believe?

Part 3) To what conclusion to this issue do Webber, Rice, and their musical come? Do you agree with their interpretation? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Jesus presides at what is called the "Last Supper."

Part 1) What takes place at this last supper? What are your thoughts on this last supper?

Part 2) Compare Jesus' character at this point to the disciples.

Part 3) How dose this event lead to Jesus' subsequent and inevitable death?

Essay Topic 3

In Act 2, Scene 2, Jesus' humanity is now clear.

Part 1) How is it now clear? Why is his humanity revealed?

Part 2) Does Jesus speak to God in a way you would expect? Why or why not?

Part 3) What changes take place in Jesus during this scene? Why do they take place?

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