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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What position does Tiberius decide Marcellus is best suited for?
(a) Chief Guard.
(b) Preceptor.
(c) Second-in-Command.
(d) Nemesis.

2. When Demetrius returns to Rome, he tells Lucia that Marcellus repeats this question over and over:
(a) "Who took the robe?"
(b) "Did it hurt?"
(c) "Where is Jesus?"
(d) "Were you out there?"

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

4. Who is in charge of Minoa before Marcellus' arrival?
(a) Manius.
(b) Vitelius.
(c) Sextus.
(d) Paulus.

5. What is Diana's plan when she visits her grandfather, the emperor?
(a) To see Tiberius before he dies.
(b) To get Marcellus back home.
(c) To inherit his money.
(d) To have a home built for her.

6. What is Paulus's belief about the gods' origins?
(a) The gods are manufactured by men.
(b) Gods are released from the stars.
(c) The gods are nonexistent.
(d) They have always existed.

7. What does Demetrius confess to Theodosia in the garden in Chapter 8?
(a) He is in love with her.
(b) He plans to kill Marcellus.
(c) He wants to escape his slavery.
(d) He is very worried about Marcellus.

8. What does Demetrius bring to Benjamin when he visits him in Chapter 9?
(a) A ring.
(b) Figs.
(c) Marcellus's daggers.
(d) The robe.

9. What is Herod's job?
(a) Dealing with Rome's financial matters.
(b) Handling Rome's diplomatic dealings with Galilee.
(c) He is the area's highest judge.
(d) To keep the Roman soldiers from rioting.

10. What are Marcellus's orders from Prince Gaius?
(a) To take charge of a prison in southern Palestine.
(b) To command the garrison at Minoa.
(c) To attack the troops at Gaza.
(d) To free the Jews in Palestine.

11. On the Roman caravan to Jerusalem, why is no one else traveling on the day the soldiers make their way along the highway running up from Hebron?
(a) It is the sabbath and Jews cannot travel.
(b) Everone else is already there.
(c) People are afraid to walk near the soldiers.
(d) There is a desert storm brewing.

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

13. Why does Tiberius rescind his offer to make Marcellus commander of the villa guard after hearing Marcus' story in Chapter 10?
(a) He thinks him worthy of a higher position.
(b) He believes Marcellus to be weak.
(c) He has offered to position to another man.
(d) He has forgotten all about the offer.

14. In Chapter 4, who does Demetrius believe the crowd of Jews is hovering around and shouting at?
(a) He is a crazy man.
(b) He is something more important than a king.
(c) He is a king.
(d) He is a beggar.

15. Why is Zenos's master, Popygos, upset about the constant quarrels between the Romans and the Jews?
(a) It interferes with his business.
(b) Jesus may be hurt in the arguments.
(c) The Jews are not allowed to keep the sabbath.
(d) He does not like the animals in the temple.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Demetrius show to Marcellus, hoping to cure his depression?

2. Why does Marcellus avoid talking with the Eupolis family?

3. What does Marcellus ask of the innkeeper, Dion, at Eupolis that meets with Dion's disapproval?

4. Which author does Demetrius instigate a conversation about with Marcellus in Chapter 8?

5. How many people are situated at the crucifixion site as Demetrius nears it?

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