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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did Jesus stay in the wilderness after he was baptized?
(a) 20 days.
(b) 140 days.
(c) 30 days.
(d) 40 days.

2. What was the name of John's mother?
(a) Ruth.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) Mary.
(d) Deborah.

3. Where were Jesus' parents living before Jesus was born?
(a) Jerusalem.
(b) Damascus.
(c) Nazareth.
(d) Galilee.

4. What kind of event did Jesus perform his first miracle at?
(a) A celebration.
(b) A feast.
(c) A wedding.
(d) A funeral.

5. Who was Jesus teaching in the temple?
(a) Bible scholars.
(b) Pharisees.
(c) Rabbis.
(d) The Sanhedrin leaders.

6. What city was Jerusalem compared to?
(a) New York.
(b) Paris.
(c) Cairo.
(d) London.

7. Why did Dickens say he wrote this book?
(a) To preach the truth.
(b) To come to peace with himself.
(c) To leave a message to his children.
(d) To quell rumors about him.

8. How did the shepherds know where to find baby Jesus?
(a) They heard him crying.
(b) Joseph showed them the way.
(c) The angel gave them directions.
(d) The message had a map.

9. How did Herod feel when he heard about Jesus's birth?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Curious.
(c) Amused.
(d) Jealous.

10. Why did Jesus perform miracles?
(a) To follow the will of his Father.
(b) To make his friends happy.
(c) To prove his power.
(d) So people would believe in him.

11. How did Joseph know when he was able to come out of hiding?
(a) He read about Herod's death.
(b) He followed the instructions he got when he left.
(c) The wise men told him.
(d) An angel told him.

12. How did Dickens describe Jesus in the introduction?
(a) Kind.
(b) The best.
(c) All of these.
(d) Gentle.

13. Who asked Jesus to perform his first miracle?
(a) His brother.
(b) His mother.
(c) His father.
(d) His cousin.

14. When was Joseph able to come out of hiding?
(a) When they made more money.
(b) When Jesus grew older.
(c) When the wisemen visited them.
(d) When Herod died.

15. Why did Joseph and Mary not stay at inns while they traveled when Mary was pregnant?
(a) There were no inns there.
(b) They did not want to be around people.
(c) They did not have enough money.
(d) They were all filled.

Short Answer Questions

1. What caused Herod to have children killed?

2. What was Herod's title?

3. Why did Joseph and Mary travel when Mary was pregnant?

4. What was Jesus's first crib?

5. What did John eat?

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