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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 tell Ana has befallen Tabitha?

2. When does Ana's testament begin?

3. What does Ana feel passionate about doing above all else?

4. Who was Yaltha's husband?

5. Which of Ana's sisters-in-law does she not get along with?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Ana think Jesus's family's first impression of her is?

3. How does Jesus save Ana at a critical moment?

4. What surprises Ana about her first visit with Tabitha at her house?

5. What does Judas ask Ana to give him in Part I of her possessions, and why?

6. What is one possible reason for Judith's dislike of Ana?

7. How is Ana eventually freed from her betrothal?

8. Why is Ana's father Matthias so eager for her betrothal to Nathaniel?

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

10. Why does Herod Antipas chose Ana to pose for his mosaic?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the main purpose of Ana's writing in the beginning of the novel, and how does both Ana's writings and her goals regarding her writing change over the course of the novel? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

What are some of the tensions and conflicts that eventually arise in Ana's quite happy marriage with Jesus? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

What kinds of contradictions does Ana struggle with in her own relationship with her father, Matthias? How would you describe their relationship? Write an essay explaining your answers.

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