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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. For what occasion does Paulus tell Marcellus that a company of men must be sent into Jerusalem?
2. What happens to Marcellus when finds the robe in Demetrius's chamber and touches it?
3. What social barrier does Marcus Gallio decide to cross when speaking with Demetrius in Chapter 7?
4. How does Benjamin think the temple will feel if the messiah actually made an appearance on earth?
5. What does Marcus Gallio offer Demetrius in exchange for helping Marcellus regain his mind?
Short Essay Questions
1. After Marcellus has touched the robe in Chapter 8 and feels a great relief, he speaks with Demetrius about it. Where does their conversation about the robe's powers lead to?
2. Why does Pontius Pilate wash his hands in a basin in view of the civilian audience of Jewish merchants?
3. Why does the emperor become especially interested when Marcus asks him if he has ever heard of the messiah?
4. When Theodosia asks Demetrius if the robe is haunted, how does he answer?
5. What incident compels Demetrius to change his mind about running away with Melas?
6. When Marcellus tells Demetrius to give him the robe during the banquet at the Insula, why does Demetrius hesitate?
7. Why is it that Marcus's father does not believe Marcus should apologize to Gaius?
8. What is Marcellus's condition when Demetrius returns home with him?
9. When Marcellus asks Paulus if he ever tries to make up one of his own gods, how does Paulus respond?
10. According to one report, when one witness testifies that Jesus professes to be a king, what is Pilate's reaction?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Hariph visits Marcellus in his tent and tells him stories of Jesus healing people, turning water into wine, and feeding a crowd of five thousand with small basket of bread and two fish. Of these stories, why is it that Marcellus believes the story of feeding the people the most? How does this story connect the most for him with the sayings of Jesus?
Essay Topic 2
Compare and contrast Marcellus's and Justus's views on the acts Jesus is known for doing: turning water into wine, giving Miriam the great gift of singing, Jonathan having his foot healed, Lydia being healed of a longstanding disease and Jesus having a storm obey his command to stop.
Essay Topic 3
"The most dangerous implement a man can use for the repair of a damaged relationship is an abject apology." Explain the meaning of this statement made by Marcus Gallio. Do you agree with this statement? Why?
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