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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. __________ starts shouting that Joshua consorts with demons when he is knocked over by Joshua's animal.
(a) Jakan
(b) Moses
(c) Joseph
(d) Biff

2. If the accused knifing suspect is convicted and found guilty, what will happen to the guilty party's family?
(a) They will be crucified
(b) They will be banished
(c) Nothing
(d) They will be excommunicated

3. What does Jakan's father do for a living, according to his own admission?
(a) Tax collector
(b) Weaver
(c) Pharisee
(d) Nothing

4. What does modern day Biff use to tip room service, even though this is an innocent mistake?
(a) $100 bill
(b) Dime
(c) Quarter
(d) Penny

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Following tradition, many Jews congregate at _______ for Passover, including the boys, their families, and Maggie.

2. ___________ develops a sense of satire around the stories of the Bible, while ___________ wants to play true to the stories.

3. Joshua tells Maggie he will make her a _________ of men, though she does not understand what this means.

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

5. Biff notes that the Bible contains more ____________ English language than the Hebrew he remembers.

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