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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. Where do Ana's parents take her in order to meet her betrothed?

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

3. What rumors does Nathaniel's daughter start about Ana?

4. Where does Ana grow up?

5. What does Ana's father let her do that is very rare for women to be allowed to do?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What rumors start about Ana following the end of her betrothal?

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

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

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

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

7. How is Ana eventually freed from her betrothal?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What, if any, sources of power do women in Ana's time and culture possess? Write an essay explaining your answers.

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

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.

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