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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 chose to punish Yaltha following her husband's death?

2. Who does Judas tell Ana to beware of in his written message to her in Part II?

3. What is Jesus's nickname for Ana?

4. What does Ana demand from Herod Antipas in return for what he asks of her in Part II?

5. Who is Ana's father?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Yaltha tell Ana to do when her "moment" comes?

2. What is Ana's first impression of Jesus, and why does she feel this way about him?

3. In Part I, what does Ana view as a betrayal by both of her parents?

4. Why does Ana bury her scrolls in the cave?

5. How is Ana eventually freed from her betrothal?

6. Why does Ana refer to Judas as a brother?

7. Why is Jesus a "mamzer" and what does this term mean?

8. What deal does Matthias make with Herod Antipas regarding Ana that repulses Ana?

9. What is Ana's first prayer in her incantation bowl?

10. In Part I, which female family member is Ana closest to and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Ana handle moving from her life of privilege and wealth to a life of toil and relative want after marrying Jesus? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

What does Yaltha's gift of the Incantation bowl mean to Ana, and what does the bowl itself symbolize? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

Why do you think Ana feels such a responsibility to warn Phasaelis about Herod Antipas's treacherous plan to dispose of her, even though she spent relatively little time with Phasaelis and at some risk to herself? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your answers.

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