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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Demetrius think of the ten commandments?
(a) They are lies made up by Jewish merchants.
(b) They are generally unfair.
(c) There are too many of them.
(d) They are all magnificent rules to follow.

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

3. When Justus tells Marcellus about his grandson's foot having healed, what is implied in his avoidance of Marcellus's questions about it?
(a) Jesus is the healer.
(b) The boy has since died.
(c) Justus spent a lot of money to cure Jonathan.
(d) The boy's foot is not really healed.

4. What does Demetrius reveal about himself to Paulus, the new commander at Capernaum?
(a) He has run away from Marcellus.
(b) He is in love with Miriam.
(c) He meant to kill the Syrian slave.
(d) He is a Christian.

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

6. When a woman sees Justus and Marcellus approaching Jacob's well, what does she do?
(a) Drops her water buckets and runs.
(b) Runs away in fear.
(c) Screams out Justus's name and runs to him.
(d) Goes home and returns with another woman.

7. When Marcellus speaks of his irritation over mistreated animals, what subject does his traveling companion bring up in Chapter 12?
(a) Fish.
(b) Roman rule.
(c) Judaism.
(d) Flowers.

8. When Marcellus rhetorically asks Miriam what constitutes freedom, what does she answer?
(a) The truth.
(b) Being able to walk.
(c) Absence of chains.
(d) The ability to love.

9. What does Paulus apologize to Marcellus about in Chapter 18?
(a) Not believing in Jesus's powers.
(b) Arresting his slave.
(c) Goading him to put on the robe at the banquet.
(d) Not inviting him to stay overnight.

10. What does Marcellus offer to lend Tiberius in Chapter 20?
(a) Demetrius.
(b) Scrolls about Jesus.
(c) Gold.
(d) The robe.

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

12. When Jesus calls to say hello to Bartholomew in Capernaum, what name does he call him by?
(a) Peter.
(b) Nicholas.
(c) Nathanael.
(d) Simon.

13. What is disturbing about Diana's scroll to Marcellus in Chapter 11?
(a) The scroll is very short.
(b) It is not in her handwriting.
(c) It is addressed to Demetrius.
(d) The seal has been broken and resealed.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Marcellus tell Paulus that he will be going to Jerusalem in Chapter 18?

3. What story concerning a man named Zacchaeus does Miriam tell Marcellus in Chapter 15?

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

5. Why is Justus worried about Jonathan getting praise from the townspeople?

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