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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Miriam account to Marcellus for her sudden ability to sing?
(a) She admits to practicing.
(b) She went into the hot springs.
(c) She imitates the birds.
(d) She tells him it is a secret.

3. What does Jesus do when he and his followers are on a boat and a huge storm comes to threaten their lives?
(a) He tells the storm to be still, and it stops.
(b) He helps the men bail out water.
(c) He steers the boat to safety.
(d) He sleeps until the storm is over.

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

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

6. What has the group Simon called together for a daily supper been doing?
(a) Electing officials.
(b) Quarreling amongst themselve.
(c) Writing doctrines.
(d) Deciding how to oppose the Romans.

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

8. According to the scroll, the emperor sends Marcellus in Athens. What does he want Marcellus to do?
(a) Go to Palestine.
(b) Stay in Athens.
(c) Marry Diana.
(d) Come to Capri as a teacher.

9. 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) Everyone is sad that Marcellus is a Christian.
(d) There is much fear for Marcellus's state of mind.

10. How does Demetrius end up in jail in Capernaum?
(a) He steals food from a vendor.
(b) A legionary sees that he has money.
(c) He attacks a centurian.
(d) He is drunk in public.

11. Why does Stephanos recognize Marcellus the moment he first sees him?
(a) Demetrius drew a sketch of Marcellus for him.
(b) He remembers Marcellus from the crucifixion site.
(c) He was in Athens when Marcellus was there.
(d) He recalls Marcellus from the Vestis.

12. 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.

13. What does Marcellus purchase from Deborah on their way to Sepphoris?
(a) A donkey.
(b) Two saddlebags.
(c) Cloth.
(d) A brown robe.

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

15. What does Stephanos do when Marcellus lets him see and touch the robe in Chapter 19?
(a) He loudly professes his faith.
(b) He shows little interest.
(c) He goes mad with depression.
(d) He faints from the privilege.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who surprises Marcellus with a visit in Chapter 16?

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

3. Why are many merchants coming to the daily suppers at the Ecclesia?

4. When Jesus calls to say hello to Bartholomew in Capernaum, what name does he call him by?

5. What happens when Stephanos speaks to a crowd of priests and well-dressed men from the business district?

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