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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Justus worried about Jonathan getting praise from the townspeople?
(a) The townspeople's praise is not worth anything.
(b) The praise may be false.
(c) He may become self-righteous.
(d) He may not believe them.

2. While on his journey in the small provinces with Justus, what does Marcellus carry in the bottom on his gunny bag?
(a) A letter from Diana.
(b) The robe.
(c) A large dagger.
(d) Many gold coins.

3. How did Miriam obtain her freedom?
(a) By singing for it.
(b) It was a gift.
(c) By pretending she is happy.
(d) She paid for it.

4. Why does Simon want Christians to sell their property and bring the proceeds to the Ecclesia?
(a) So the Romans will know where all the Christians are.
(b) So they can all live in brotherly love together.
(c) To prove their faith to Simon.
(d) To be charitable towards the homeless so they can eat there.

5. Why does Demetrius get into a brawl with a Syrian slave while he is in jail?
(a) The slave does not give him water to quench his thirst.
(b) He does not like the looks of the slave.
(c) In order to attempt an escape.
(d) The slave slaps him for speaking up.

6. What does Demetrius tell Marcellus about his new religion?
(a) He is a Christian.
(b) He is a Greek Christian Orthodox.
(c) He is Jewish.
(d) He is an Atheist.

7. What does Miriam want Justus to tell Marcellus in Chapter 15?
(a) That Jesus did not give her her singing voice.
(b) That there is no more to tell about Jesus.
(c) They know he crucified Jesus.
(d) Everything about Jesus.

8. Why is Justus becoming suspicious of Marcellus at the beginning of Chapter 14?
(a) Marcellus pretends not to know Demetrius.
(b) He cries upon hearing Miriam sing.
(c) He finds the robe in Marcellus's gunny bag.
(d) He asks too many questions.

9. What happens to Pilate after the crucifixion?
(a) He is promoted to Rome.
(b) He takes Herod's position.
(c) He becomes mentally sick.
(d) He dies.

10. What does Marcellus intend to do with all of the homespun goods he has and does not need?
(a) Bring them to a temple.
(b) Distribute them to the poor.
(c) Give them to Miriam.
(d) Throw them away.

11. How does the Gallio household react to Marcellus's return from Jerusalem in Chapter 20?
(a) All except Lucia are happy.
(b) Everyone is happy and laughing.
(c) There is much fear for Marcellus's state of mind.
(d) Everyone is sad that Marcellus is a Christian.

12. What does Tiberius tell Marcellus he must choose between?
(a) Demetrius or the robe.
(b) Diana or Jesus.
(c) LIfe or death.
(d) His father or his sister.

13. What favor did Demetrius do for Fulvius while traveling on the Vestis?
(a) He saved Fulvius from getting too drunk.
(b) He told Fulvius that a slave was planning to escape.
(c) He cooked dinners for Marcellus.
(d) He saved Fulvius's life.

14. What story concerning a man named Zacchaeus does Miriam tell Marcellus in Chapter 15?
(a) A story of redemption.
(b) A story of how Zacchaeus plotted against Jesus.
(c) A story of a broken man.
(d) A sad story of death.

15. How does Demetrius discover that Paulus is the new legate of Capernaum?
(a) His cellmate tells him so.
(b) Marcellus has sent him word.
(c) He reads about it.
(d) He sees Paulus on the road.

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon his return to the Gallio household in Rome, who does Demetrius discover has become a Christian?

2. How does Demetrius end up in jail in Capernaum?

3. What does Demetrius reveal about himself to Paulus, the new commander at Capernaum?

4. What does Marcellus admit to Simon Peter when he meets with him where Jesus was crucified?

5. What language are Demetrius and Marcello practicing at the beginning of Chapter 11?

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