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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 does Jesus's mother recall as he passes her, carrying the cross that he built?
(a) A message that was delivered to her by God.
(b) Happy memories of his childhood.
(c) The moment of his birth.
(d) The visitors that brought him gifts when he was young.

2. After hearing what Jesus says to Simeon, what does Jesus's mother do?
(a) She collapses.
(b) She slaps Jesus.
(c) She screams "Adonai!"
(d) She falls, weeping, into Joseph's arms.

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

4. Who is helping Barabbas, in Chapter 1?
(a) Zebedee and his workers.
(b) Jesus and his disciples.
(c) The Israelites.
(d) The Zealots.

5. What does Jesus do when he has an obscene dream after seeing Mary Magdalene?
(a) Leaves Magdala.
(b) Swears to never see her again.
(c) Repents in prayer.
(d) Scourges himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who summons the monks to hear Abbot Joachim's last words?

2. After watching Jesus carry the cross he built, to whom does Simeon compare Jesus?

3. Who pronounces Abbot Joachim dead?

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

5. Why does Simeon rebuke Jesus after the Abbot's funeral?

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