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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: The Boy, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The angel Raziel shows up to announce the coming of Christ _________ years too late, as Raziel was playing cards.
(a) 10
(b) 20
(c) 13
(d) 5

2. Joshua notes that the _____________ only cares for himself and decides to try raising a woman from the dead.
(a) Guard
(b) Mother
(c) Husband
(d) Priest

3. Who shows the others that the snake in the town is not possessed by a demon by holding their hand up to it?
(a) Joshua
(b) Biff
(c) Maggie
(d) Joseph

4. What does Joshua's father do for a living, so it is generally expected he will do the same thing?
(a) Carpenter
(b) Stonecutter
(c) Blacksmith
(d) Rabbi

5. How old are the boys when they are ready to start their own apprenticeships?
(a) 9
(b) 8
(c) 12
(d) 10

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name Biff gives to the rebellious Jews who try to cause trouble for the Romans?

2. __________ starts shouting that Joshua consorts with demons when he is knocked over by Joshua's animal.

3. Who knocks down the man who tried to threaten the boys with punishment?

4. ___________ tells the children about the fact that Rome only has two rules everyone must follow.

5. What does Maggie's father do for a living at the beginning of this book and its story?

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