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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. A very thin Indian man tries to explain to Joshua and Biff that __________ wants their heads to decorate her altar.

2. ___________ tells Joy about the wonderful things he has learned from the Magi.

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

4. What is Biff given when his tutor believes he has learned the lesson thoroughly?

5. The parents are angry with Biff and Joshua as the death of their children might have meant being born into ____________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How do the monks test those who want to be admitted into the monastery when they arrive at the gates?

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

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

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

7. What is Biff's mother's reaction to his return home after so many years away with Joshua?

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

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

10. What is the identity Joy now promotes for herself in order to keep herself safe from harm?

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

The Romans have an interested outlook on religion in this story, allowing for the monotheism of Judaism as long as the Jews pay taxes.

Part 1: Why do you think the Romans thought taxes were more important to have than one single religious movements in the lands?

Part 2: How might conflicting religious thought within a country cause the people who live in that country to act?

Part 3: Do you think it's better to have people do what they want or for the government to dictate what the people should think? Why?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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