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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jacob resist when Barabbas drags Mary Magdalene out?

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

3. Why do the poor look to Jesus in Capernaum?

4. Who shelters Mary Magdalene in Capernaum?

5. Who is helping Barabbas, in Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Jesus described in Chapter 1?

2. Why doesn't Jesus propose to Mary Magdalene?

3. What occurs between Judas, Zebedee, and Philip when they meet in Capernaum during the storm?

4. What are Jesus's beliefs regarding the Messiah at the beginning of the novel?

5. What does Jesus say to comfort the poor in Capernaum, who look to him for guidance?

6. How does Jesus's mother feel when she sees Jesus carrying the cross at the beginning of the novel?

7. What does Jesus wonder about his dreams?

8. What transpires between Jesus and Ananias?

9. What is the Curse?

10. What does the Zealot do immediately before and during his crucifixion?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jesus's disciples follow him, but with varying degrees of devotion, and all are cowardly when the time comes for Jesus's execution. Why do some of the disciples choose to follow Jesus, despite all of their doubts? Why does their courage fail them when Jesus is being executed? Why does Simon still stand by Jesus when the others won't and condemn them for their timidity? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

The Curse follows Jesus throughout the course of the novel. How is the Curse described? Why is it following Jesus? What is its purpose? What is the significance of its armored, animalistic appearance? Why is the Curse later referred to as a mother figure? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Mary is hailed as the blessed mother of the Son of God, but in "The Last Temptation of Christ," she often feels far from blessed. What does Mary want for her only son? Why is she always upset about the situation Jesus is in? How does she feel about God's involvement in her and her son's life? Why? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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