Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Christopher Moore
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 109 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Christopher Moore
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 109 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. Balthesar appears as a huge __________, which turns out to be a costume and a joke he plays on the boys.

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

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

4. The sale of ___________ helps to finance the room that Raziel and Biff share in the modern times.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why is the city of Sepphoris now restricted in terms of who can come in and out of the gates?

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

6. Why does modern day Biff believe Raziel will not want him to read the Bible that is in the hotel room?

7. What do the Pharisees want in return for the release of Joseph and the other accused people in the death of the Roman?

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

9. Why are other people in the town afraid that Mary might attract too much attention from the Philistines?

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

At times, one could say that Moore might be going too far with the things he is including in this story - i.e. the story of circumcising Apollo.

Part 1: Do you think Moore takes the story too far with some of the slang and crass humor? Why or why not?

Part 2: Is there value in pushing the humor of the story a bit too far? Explain your response.

Part 3: At any point were you offended by the story? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

In order to become the Messiah, Joshua has to learn from numerous teachers. His journey is a long one and one that makes him more well-rounded and more in control of his emotions.

Part 1: Why do you think Moore had Joshua obtain knowledge from the three different wise men?

Part 2: Which of the three wise men provided Joshua with the most important lesson? Why did you choose that wise man?

Part 3: Could Joshua have learned these lessons on his own? Why or why not?

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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