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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. Whose Buddhist monastery are Biff and Joshua trying to reach in this section of the book?

2. What is Biff's first task at the Buddhist monastery, the one that does not go well, prompting Joshua to step in to heal Biff?

3. The mayor of Magdala begs Joshua to raise his ____________ from the dead, whom he claims has just died, even though it seems this person has not.

4. What does John suggest Joshua call the Divine Spark as that might be easier for the people to understand?

5. Who is the rather naive person that Philip calls over to be a part of Joshua's followers?

Short Essay Questions

1. When the mayor of Magdala begs Joshua and Biff to raise his daughter from the dead, what do the two men see is actually wrong with the daughter?

2. What happens during the first lesson of Buddhism that Joshua takes?

3. What happens when the man at the inn in Antioch gives Joshua a piece of cloth to wipe his face?

4. Why does Herod fear Joshua and want him to be killed as a result of his fears?

5. What is the new television addiction that Raziel has begun after his initial interest in soap operas?

6. What does Biff give to Maggie when they meet outside the Sanhedrin?

7. Why does Joshua heal the servant of Gaius, even though Biff does not agree with this practice?

8. When Biff and Joshua are traveling on a road flanked by fields of very tall grass, what is the warning they receive?

9. What does Joy teach Biff when he is paralyzed by the poison in his tea?

10. What is the parents' response to the actions of Biff and Joshua?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Joshua has to be tested by the Devil in order to be ready to be the true Messiah, and he passes the test.

Part 1: Why does Joshua have to be tested by the Devil in order to be ready to teach others?

Part 2: What kind of tests do you think Joshua might have had to face when he was with the Devil?

Part 3: Why doesn't Joshua share his experiences with the Devil with Biff when he emerges from the desert?

Essay Topic 2

While at first glance, it can seem like LAMB is a book that's purely meant to be funny, it seems to have a deeper level of meaning than just entertainment.

Part 1: What did you think about the book? Did you enjoy it or not? Support your answer with solid reasoning.

Part 2: Why do you think some people may not like this book? What might be the trouble with a satirical look at the Bible?

Part 3: Do you think the fact that LAMB might cause discussions (both positive and negative) is the point of the book? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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