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

Short Answer Questions

1. For how long has Jesus tried to spread God's message?

2. What does Jesus try to do again to Judas?

3. What is not clear about the council and their relationship with Jesus?

4. What does Pilate ask Jesus?

5. How does the scene shift?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Act 1, Scene 14, as Mary Magdalene is washing Jesus' feet, he is dressed all in white.

Part 1) Why does she wash his feet? What does this symbolize?

Part 2) What is symbolic about his white clothing?

Part 3) How has Jesus' clothing changed throughout the musical? Why? How is it related to the plot and changes in his character?

Essay Topic 2

Judas kisses Jesus on the cheek.

Part 1) Why does Judas do this? How does this enhance and worsen Judas' betrayal?

Part 2) How does Jesus react to this kiss? Why does he react this way?

Part 3) How might Judas feel while giving this kiss? Why?

Essay Topic 3

The disciples are men of their time.

Part 1) How are the men of their time? Why would Jesus choose such men to be his disciples?

Part 2) How does their behavior affect Jesus' life? Is this what Jesus wanted? Why or why not?

Part 3) How do these men play a role in God's plan?

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