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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. What will happen if Herod hears of John the Baptist's last words?

2. Who reveals that Jesus is the lamb led voluntarily to slaughter?

3. What does Jesus want to do with the existing Laws?

4. When confronted by Pilate, what does Jesus deny?

5. What does Matthew write about on their first night in Cana?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Jesus and his disciples go to Magdala in Chapter 22?

2. What does Matthew do while Jesus and the other disciples sleep?

3. What is the position of Lazarus at the end of Chapter 25?

4. How is Jerusalem described in Chapter 16?

5. What does Jesus do in Cana?

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

7. How do Annas, Caiaphas, and Pilate feel about Jesus after meeting him?

8. What do Jesus and Zebedee discuss when Jesus and his disciples return to Capernaum?

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

10. What does the angel who visits Matthew in Capernaum demand of him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jesus is tormented by dreams and visions. God and Satan are constantly battling for Jesus's allegiance. What tricks does the Devil employ to try and gain Jesus's loyalty? How is Jesus able to tell the difference between the Devil's tricks and God's messengers? Are there situations in which he is confused about whether it is God or the Devil communicating with him? If so, what are they? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

Pontius Pilate dismisses Jesus as harmless, though there are others, such as Annas and Caiaphas, who feel that he is a revolutionary and a threat to Rome. Why isn't Pilate as concerned about Jesus as the others are? Why is Pilate initially reluctant to condemn Jesus? Why does he eventually comply with the others' wishes to crucify him, even though he doesn't see him as a threat? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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