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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. Maggie asks Joshua to do something about the lack of __________ at the wedding party, which helps the party become livelier.

2. According to Jewish law, only __________ can forgive sins, which causes Joshua's actions to be seen as dangerous.

3. What does the final Magus use in order to show he is capable of turning one thing into something larger?

4. Joshua offers to heal Simon of his ____________, but he seems to ignore his condition.

5. ____________ invites Joshua and Biff to his home in Capernaum after the wedding party winds down.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

One of the laws in the Jewish faith is that the Sabbath must be observed as a day of complete rest.

Part 1: Why do you think the day of rest is so important to those of the Jewish faith?

Part 2: Do you think there should be exceptions to the rule of always resting on the Sabbath? Why or why not?

Part 3: Would you want to try a day of rest in your life? Do you think you could simply stop and rest for a day? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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