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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. What is making the loud slurping noise that wakes Biff, who then wakes up Joshua?

2. When Biff goes into the town to find a job, but finds that a jealous __________ controls who can beg.

3. When Biff reads the Bible in the beginning of chapter 11, he does not recognize this writer as the boy he knew growing up.

4. In what city do Joshua and Biff visit with Joy, now known as the Cruel and Accursed Dragon Princess?

5. What is the nickname for Biff's tutor who is known as Tiny Fee of the Divine Dance of Joyous Orgasm?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Biff learn about John when Biff and Joshua are at the wedding at Cana?

2. Why do Biff and Joshua decide to try to travel around the Great Wall of China?

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

4. What happens when Joshua is able to let go of all his concepts of self during his lessons?

5. What does Biff do in order to give Joshua a chance to save all the children?

6. What is the story Rumi tells Joshua and Biff about his life and his current situation?

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

8. What are the only things John eats, as found out by Biff and Joshua when they camp with him?

9. Why doesn't Maggie invite Bartholomew to the wedding, though she invites Joshua and Biff?

10. What happens when Joshua gives sight back to the guard he blinded while in a fit of rage?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Maggie and Biff have sex, it's clear that it was supposed to be Joshua and not Biff, yet Maggie doesn't seem to mind.

Part 1: Why do you think Joshua sent Biff in his place? Did Joshua know what was to happen?

Part 2: Why do you think Maggie went along with Biff in Joshua's place?

Part 3: Why do you think Joshua is not able to have sex with anyone? What does this provide him?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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