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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Abbot Joachim's response when he meets Jesus?
(a) He is unconscious, and Jesus is unable to wake him.
(b) He screams "Adonai!" and faints.
(c) He looks hopeful, but is convinced by Jesus's conversation that he is not the Messiah.
(d) He looks blissful and says, "You've come."

2. How does Mary Magdalene feel about God?
(a) She believes God exists, but does not believe in the same God Jesus does.
(b) She believes in God, but she does not practice a religion.
(c) She is an atheist.
(d) She hates God because he has kept her from being happy with Jesus.

3. What is Barabbas planning on doing in Chapter 1?
(a) Stopping an execution.
(b) Rounding up Jesus's disciples.
(c) Arresting Jesus.
(d) Arresting Mary Magdalene.

4. What does Mary want Simeon to explain to her when he visits?
(a) Why she was chosen to give birth to Jesus.
(b) Why Jesus has been chosen as the Messiah.
(c) Why God is forcing Jesus to do things he doesn't want to do.
(d) Why a white dove has climbed onto her knees.

5. Why is Jesus's mother embarrassed when the cross is hoisted for the first execution in the novel?
(a) The cross Jesus made tilts.
(b) The crowd taunts Jesus for making the cross.
(c) The man who is to be executed spits on Jesus.
(d) Jesus is too weak to hoist the cross.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jesus get trapped in Magdala?

2. When did Jesus first feel the clawing sensation?

3. Why is John sent to Nazareth?

4. What does the crowd do to taunt Jesus in Chapter 1?

5. What is Jesus's defense to save himself from God hunting him?

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