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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 26-29.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 man who is to be executed spits on Jesus.
(c) The crowd taunts Jesus for making the cross.
(d) Jesus is too weak to hoist the cross.

2. Who warns Jesus that Judas intends to kill him in Magdala?
(a) Peter.
(b) John.
(c) Simeon.
(d) Thomas.

3. Who visits Jesus in Chapter 1?
(a) Zebedee.
(b) Andrew.
(c) Judas.
(d) Peter.

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

5. What will happen if Herod hears of John the Baptist's last words?
(a) He may be converted into a follower of Jesus.
(b) He will repent for killing John the Baptist.
(c) Jesus and his followers will be beheaded.
(d) A revolt against the Romans will occur.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jesus's mother recall as he passes her, carrying the cross that he built?

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

3. Which of these is NOT a punishment sent down to Jerusalem, by God?

4. Why does Jerusalem stink?

5. The ants, the lizard and the butterflies convince Jesus of what?

(see the answer key)

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