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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: The Boy, Chapter 7 - 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Biff want Joshua to do when they are trying to decide what they will do as adults?
(a) Stonecutting
(b) Run away
(c) Walk on water
(d) Become a con man

2. The town idiot, __________, turns out to be smarter than he looks, according to some of the characters.
(a) Bart
(b) Biff
(c) Peter
(d) Joseph

3. The Romans have restricted __________ after the attack on the legionnaire the previous night.
(a) Stone
(b) Water
(c) Food
(d) Access

4. What is the Hebrew name for Biff, the main character in this book?
(a) Joshua
(b) Peter
(c) Levi
(d) David

5. Following tradition, many Jews congregate at _______ for Passover, including the boys, their families, and Maggie.
(a) Jerusalem
(b) Constantinople
(c) Nazareth
(d) Bethlehem

Short Answer Questions

1. Joshua heals John of a _______ he has developed from being in the water so much.

2. Biff tries to persuade Joshua to join him in his apprenticeship as __________ is scarce.

3. What does modern day Biff use to tip room service, even though this is an innocent mistake?

4. Why does the town idiot ask Biff what is wrong when he is waiting at the well?

5. What statue is at the gate of Sepphoris when Biff and Joshua arrive to work with Biff's dad?

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