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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. Biff helps Joshua compose the Sermon on the _____________, which will be given to the followers of John.

2. Everything looks __________ to the cured blind beggars, which disappoints them after they are healed by Joshua.

3. Whose gospel does Biff find to be unbelievable and lonely at the end, prompting a nightmare?

4. How many huge iron bolts are on the door that Balthesar says Biff and Joshua can not enter at any time?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What do the beggars see after they have been cured of their blindness by Joshua for their kindness?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What puzzles Biff when they approach the fortress of Balthesar that is built into a side of a cliff?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of relationships is one the pervades the entire book, giving the reader a chance to see different relationships at work - and how these relationships affect other events in the book.

Part 1: What is the importance of the relationship between Biff and Joshua?

Part 2: What is the importance of the relationship between Joshua and Maggie? Between Biff and Maggie?

Part 3: Why do you think the relationship between Joshua and a best friend is introduced to the stories of the Bible in this book? What does this relationship provide for the role of Joshua? For the reader?

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

The concept of marriage is quite different in this book, with the custom being that most marry at 14.

Part 1: What do you think about people being married at the age of 14? Why was this acceptable at the time?

Part 2: Do you think Maggie and Biff would have been a successful couple if they were able to marry?

Part 3: Why do you think marriages were arranged during this time? What was the value of arranging marriages?

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