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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 does Jesus fear as Spring approaches?

2. While they are hiding in Simon's Inn, who declares he will be the only one never to abandon Jesus?

3. What does Jesus request of Judas before entering Pilate's palace?

4. What happens to Simeon shortly before Passover?

5. When Jesus talks about the Kingdom of Heaven, what is Zebedee's response?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Why does Barabbas confront Jesus at Simon's Inn?

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

Mary Magdalene is an important character in "The Last Temptation of Christ." Why is her character so prominent, when she is merely a peripheral character in scripture? How is her relationship with Jesus in the novel different from their relationship in scripture? Why? How does her prominence, as a character, reflect on the events of Jesus's life? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

When Jesus wakes up on the cross, realizing that he is not a coward or traitor, he shouts "IT IS ACCOMPLISHED!" However, Kazantzakis comments that he could have instead shouted, "Everything has begun." What is the significance of this statement? What does Kazantzakis mean by this? What is Jesus's legacy? How did he change the world? What, specifically, began with his crucifixion, and why? Be sure to cite specific examples from the text to support your thesis.

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