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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Sextus to put him out of commission?
(a) He is poisoned.
(b) He contracts a disease.
(c) He breaks his leg.
(d) He becomes depressed.

2. Who is awakened from his bed to hear the case about Jesus?
(a) Herod.
(b) Diophanos.
(c) Gallios.
(d) Pilate.

3. Why is Marcellus reluctant to return to Benjamin to pick up the repaired robe himself the following day?
(a) Because Benjamin is Jewish, and he should not associate with him.
(b) Benjamin asks many questions, and he does not wish to review the tragedy.
(c) He thinks Benjamin is very old and in danger of dying soon.
(d) He feels the repairs costs too much.

4. What does Theodosia make of Marcellus no longer being in a state of great exaltation after touching the robe?
(a) She thinks Demetrius made it all up.
(b) She thinks Jesus is a magician.
(c) She believes he is hiding his emotions,
(d) She does not believe Marcellus was ever depressed.

5. What does Marcus Gallio offer Demetrius in exchange for helping Marcellus regain his mind?
(a) Lucia in marriage.
(b) His freedom.
(c) Gold.
(d) A slave of his own.

6. Why does Marcellus avoid talking with the Eupolis family?
(a) He does not particularly like them.
(b) He feels they are below him.
(c) He does not want them to witness one of his mysterious seizures.
(d) He is afraid he will be attracted to Theodosia.

7. Who is Diana?
(a) The princess.
(b) Lucia's mother.
(c) A good friend of Lucia's.
(d) A slave.

8. According to Benjamin, what do the Romans believe all men are?
(a) Beasts.
(b) Equal.
(c) Made in God's image.
(d) Righteous.

9. What does Marcellus want Paulus to do after the fight?
(a) Write an apology to Rome.
(b) Apologize for his conduct.
(c) Leave Gaza.
(d) Bow down to him.

10. Who is beautiful, in her mid-forties, a cultured, gracious hostess, and probably the laziest woman in the whole Roman Empire?
(a) Lucia Gallio.
(b) Diana Gallus.
(c) Paula Gallus.
(d) Cornelia Vipsania Gallio.

11. What does Demetrius give to Lucia before he leaves with Marcellus?
(a) A letter.
(b) A poem.
(c) A warning.
(d) A ring.

12. How does Paulus address Marcellus for the first time in Chapter 6?
(a) As "Marcellus."
(b) As "Mr. Gallios."
(c) As "sir."
(d) As "commander."

13. Which author does Demetrius instigate a conversation about with Marcellus in Chapter 8?
(a) Plato.
(b) Lucretius.
(c) Aristotle.
(d) Homer.

14. According to Paulus, what does Pilate ask Jesus during his trial?
(a) Did you say you are a king?
(b) Guilty or innocent?
(c) Did you incite a riot?
(d) What punishment should I give you?

15. What is the name of the ship Marcellus and Demetrius take to Greece?
(a) The Tullus.
(b) The Clytia.
(c) The Vestris.
(d) The Joppa.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marcellus wish he had done before leaving for his departing ship?

2. What does Ino do that meets with Dion's and Marcellus's disapproval in Chapter 8?

3. Why are still stains on the robe Marcellus brings to Benjamin to fix?

4. What does Demetrius believe he can help Marcellus do by going away to Athens together?

5. Who is the deliverer the Jews are waiting for?

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