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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jesus commit sins?
(a) To better relate to his followers, because they too are sinners.
(b) To convince his followers that he is unworthy of being the Messiah.
(c) Because he is human, and therefore imperfect.
(d) To make God detest him.

2. What does Simeon reveal to reassure the people?
(a) God has assured him that he will live to see the Messiah.
(b) The Israelites will be successful in their revolt against the Romans.
(c) Jesus is the Messiah.
(d) Jerusalem will be restored to its former glory.

3. When does the clawing sensation occur for Jesus?
(a) Whenever he has committed a sin.
(b) Whenever something bad happens to one of his disciples.
(c) Whenever he is in close proximity to the Devil.
(d) Whenever he feels pleasure.

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

5. What does Mary want Simeon to explain to her when he visits?
(a) Why a white dove has climbed onto her knees.
(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 she was chosen to give birth to Jesus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of invisible animal does Jesus feel sinking its claws into his skull?

2. Who is the first person to be executed in the novel?

3. Who visits Jesus in Chapter 1?

4. What does Jesus tell Simeon when he arrives home and finds Simeon there?

5. What does Jesus's visitor try to persuade him to do in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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