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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the wise men know where to find Jesus?
(a) Herod gave them a map.
(b) An angel guided them.
(c) They saw a star.
(d) They had read the prophecies.

2. Why were Mary and Joseph going to the temple when Jesus was an adolescent?
(a) To attend a feast.
(b) To pay taxes.
(c) To practice in ceremonies.
(d) To worship.

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

4. Where was John raised?
(a) The temple.
(b) The wilderness.
(c) The river bed.
(d) The tabernacle.

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

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

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

8. Who did Jesus say gave him the power to heal others?
(a) The Holy Ghost.
(b) John the Baptist.
(c) God.
(d) Himself.

9. How long ago did Dickens say Jesus had been born?
(a) 1,500 years.
(b) 2,500 years.
(c) 2,000 years.
(d) 1,800 years.

10. Why did Joseph and Mary travel home from the temple with a large crowd?
(a) To avoid robbers.
(b) To not get lost.
(c) To have better food supply.
(d) To have company.

11. Where did Dickens say Jesus was while he was writing this book?
(a) In his heart.
(b) With him.
(c) In the church.
(d) In Heaven.

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

13. Who replaced Herod?
(a) His cousin.
(b) His son.
(c) His nephew.
(d) His brother.

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

15. Who was Dickens writing this book for?
(a) His wife.
(b) His followers.
(c) His children.
(d) His parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who told Herod about Jesus?

2. Who told the shepherds that Jesus was born?

3. What was Jesus teaching when he was found in the temple?

4. How long did Jesus stay in the wilderness after he was baptized?

5. What did John eat?

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