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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is it believed by those at Capri that Diana is being detained against her own wishes?
(a) Someone reads her personal journals.
(b) When her mother visits, Diana cries upon her departure.
(c) She is overheard begging the emperor to let her go home.
(d) She confides in her housemaid.

2. How does Marcellus react to seeing and hearing Miriam sing?
(a) He is brought to tears.
(b) He stares at the crowd, not understanding their joy.
(c) He is bored.
(d) He leaves before she sings.

3. 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) To prove their faith to Simon.
(c) So they can all live in brotherly love together.
(d) To be charitable towards the homeless so they can eat there.

4. How is the woman, Lydia, trying to get to Jesus in the crowd, cured of her illness?
(a) She begs Jesus to lay his hand on her.
(b) Jesus prays for her to heal.
(c) She merely looks in Jesus's eyes.
(d) She touches Jesus's robe.

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

6. Upon his return to the Gallio household in Rome, who does Demetrius discover has become a Christian?
(a) Cornelia.
(b) Marcipor.
(c) Servius.
(d) Decimus.

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

8. On their way to Cana, what surprise does Justus tell Marcellus he has for him there?
(a) A lame woman who sings beautifully.
(b) His grandson, Jonathan.
(c) Demetrius.
(d) A wonderful teller of tales.

9. How does Demetrius respond to Lucia when she says it may not hurt the slaves to be happy this one time?
(a) He tells her she has lost control of her house.
(b) He thanks her for her generosity.
(c) He says he has forgotten he is a slave.
(d) He wonders who has a right to tell others when they may be happy.

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

11. With whom does Demetrius find work and a place to live in Jerusalem?
(a) Benyosef.
(b) Aaron.
(c) Stephanos.
(d) Barsabas.

12. What does Marcellus tell his father he intends to report to Tiberius concerning Jesus?
(a) That Jesus came alive after being dead.
(b) If he touches Jesus's robe, he will live forever.
(c) Jesus intends to rule the world.
(d) Jesus's army of men is much stronger than his.

13. What does Marcellus admit to Simon Peter when he meets with him where Jesus was crucified?
(a) He tossed dice for Jesus's robe.
(b) He crucified Jesus.
(c) He cannot believe any of the things he is told about Jesus.
(d) He dislikes Simon Peter immensely.

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

15. What language are Demetrius and Marcello practicing at the beginning of Chapter 11?
(a) Latin.
(b) Greek.
(c) Roman.
(d) Aramaic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Demetrius do to Tribune Quintus Lucian?

2. While on his journey in the small provinces with Justus, what does Marcellus carry in the bottom on his gunny bag?

3. Who is Dodinius?

4. What does Jesse sell to the Centurian named Hortensius?

5. What does Miriam want Justus to tell Marcellus in Chapter 15?

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