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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. Who joins Jesus's group of disciples after their trek from Cana to Capernaum?

2. What does Jesus fear as Spring approaches?

3. After his time in the desert, where does God bring Jesus?

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

5. Who does Jesus heal in Cana?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Jesus change the significance of the paschal meal?

4. Why does Simeon come to see Jesus in Capernaum?

5. What does a bird tell Jesus about Heaven and Hell?

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

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

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

9. Why are Jesus and his disciples hiding in Simon's inn?

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

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

Kazantzakis portrays Jesus as a man who is in a constant battle with God and wants to go against God's will. How is this depiction of Jesus different from the commonly-accepted Biblical account of Jesus? Why does Jesus constantly try to force God to leave him alone? What would happen to him without God's intervening in his life? Why? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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