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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. The Romans have restricted __________ after the attack on the legionnaire the previous night.

2. Who does Biff invite along on a prank he and Joshua are going to play on a statue of Apollo?

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

4. _____________ is not to take a wife, so any romantic feelings toward women should be forgotten.

5. What does Joshua's father do for a living, so it is generally expected he will do the same thing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Joshua's reaction to the statue of Venus they find at the gate of Sepphoris?

2. Why does the angel Raziel show up to Biff ten years too late, according to Biff's recollection?

3. What does Ancient Biff try to persuade Joshua to do as they are beginning their apprenticeships?

4. What addiction does Raziel seem to have that Biff wants to use against him in order to read the Bible?

5. What does Raziel ponder when he finally obtains a copy of the Soap Opera Digest in the hotel room?

6. What does Biff want Joshua to do once he hears about what will happen to Maggie?

7. What is the honest mistake that Biff makes when he is tipping the room service?

8. Who is being accused of knifing the Roman legionnaire, even though he was not the guilty person?

9. What is Joshua's response when Maggie talks about wanting to be a fisherman as they are discussing apprenticeships?

10. What do Biff and Joshua do in order to shorten their trip to Antioch?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the things which set Joshua apart from the rest of the boys of the time is that he seems to be afraid of nothing.

Part 1: Why do you think Joshua is afraid of nothing? What makes him free of fear?

Part 2: Do you think it's a good thing to be without fear? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think Joseph wants Biff to teach Joshua how to be more human?

Essay Topic 2

What's most curious to a reader is that Joshua might be the Messiah, but he is not without flaws. He does make mistakes and has to learn lessons.

Part 1: Why do you think Joshua blinds the guard? What were his motives?

Part 2: What is the value in showing that Joshua is not without flaws? Would it have been better to show that he was perfect? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think Moore kept Joshua slightly human-like in terms of his emotional behaviors?

Essay Topic 3

The label of being the Messiah is something which John and Joshua both believe to be their own.

Part 1: Why do you think John believes himself to be the Messiah?

Part 2: What is the value of having two characters in the town who may or may not be the Messiah?

Part 3: Why is the label of being the Messiah so important to the men?

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