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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the old woman feed Jesus?
(a) She is embittered that the monastery took her son.
(b) She knows that there is something special about him.
(c) She knows that he is the Messiah.
(d) She is afraid of what he might do if she doesn't feed him.

2. What does the crowd do to taunt Jesus in Chapter 1?
(a) They call him a "cross-maker."
(b) They call Mary Magdalene a "slut."
(c) They call his mother names.
(d) They throw small stones at him.

3. Simeon advises Jesus to do what, because it often drives out demons?
(a) Make a pilgrimage.
(b) Get baptized.
(c) Be exorcised.
(d) Get married.

4. What does Simeon tell Jesus's mother, in regard to her son?
(a) He will have a very difficult life, because he is the Messiah.
(b) She must resign herself to the fact that Jesus will die young.
(c) He is unsure whether Jesus is suited to the role of being the Messiah.
(d) It is God that torments him, not a demon, so there can be no exorcism.

5. What is Mary doing when Simeon visits?
(a) Tending to her animals.
(b) Making soap.
(c) Cooking dinner.
(d) Spinning wool.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the ten fishermen work?

2. What does Simeon say to the men who move to block Jesus's path, as he carries the cross he built?

3. How does Simeon respond when Jesus tells him about his dreams?

4. Jesus realizes that the central figure in all of his dreams is __________.

5. Jacob sees Jesus in Magdala, and mentally compares him to whom?

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