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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Peter see on Jesus's forehead as he describes his time in the desert?
(a) A crown of thorns.
(b) Claw marks.
(c) Hornlike flames.
(d) A cross of white light.

2. What animal has Jerusalem driven into the desert?
(a) The scapegoat.
(b) The green serpent.
(c) The old vulture.
(d) The rabid dog.

3. What does the snake, with the head of a woman, try to convince Jesus to do?
(a) Lead the Israelites' revolt against the Romans.
(b) Venture to Nazareth to see his mother.
(c) Leave the desert, and return to Jerusalem.
(d) Save Magdalene and live a respectable and productive life.

4. What is the subject of the parable that Jesus tells Zebedee?
(a) A fisherman who gives his first catch of the day to a beggar.
(b) A poor man who is rich in God's love.
(c) A poor man who splits his crust of bread with a beggar and becomes rich.
(d) A rich man, whose wealth vanishes when he dies.

5. Why does Jerusalem stink?
(a) Because of the blood from all the sacrifices performed there.
(b) Because of the bodies that haven't been buried yet.
(c) Because there are too many people living in close quarters with poor sanitation.
(d) Because of the livestock and fish in the market.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Nathaniel welcomed into the group of Jesus's disciples?

2. Who is Matthew when Jesus meets him?

3. At the paschal meal, what does Jacob vow to do?

4. What happens to Simeon shortly before Passover?

5. What is Jesus's response to Jacob's vow at the paschal meal?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens in the Garden of Gethsemane after the Passover meal?

2. What do Jesus's disciples do after Jesus is captured by the mob at Gethsemane?

3. What does Jesus say to Pilate, regarding Rome, the first time they meet?

4. What does Jesus ask of Judas before he sees Pilate?

5. What does Jesus declare in Jerusalem that makes Simeon afraid?

6. What does Judas see in Jesus's hand that makes him want to follow Jesus?

7. What does Jesus do in Cana?

8. What happens to Jesus and his disciples in the temple of Jerusalem?

9. What happens when Jesus meets John the Baptist?

10. What visions does Jesus see while he is in the desert?

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