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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. How many people are situated at the crucifixion site as Demetrius nears it?

2. Where does Demetrius go after hearing what has happened to Jesus?

3. What social barrier does Marcus Gallio decide to cross when speaking with Demetrius in Chapter 7?

4. For what occasion does Paulus tell Marcellus that a company of men must be sent into Jerusalem?

5. Where does Demetrius go after speaking with Zenos and his master, Polygos?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Benjamin question Demetrius so intently about Jesus in Chapter 9?

2. When Marcellus tells Demetrius to give him the robe during the banquet at the Insula, why does Demetrius hesitate?

3. Why is it that Marcus's father does not believe Marcus should apologize to Gaius?

4. What information is Lucia attempting to extract from Demetrius concerning her brother in Chapter 1?

5. What conclusion does Marcellus arrive at when he reflects seriously on the nature of the Robe in Chapter 9?

6. What incident compels Demetrius to change his mind about running away with Melas?

7. When Theodosia asks Demetrius if the robe is haunted, how does he answer?

8. Why is Lucia so upset when Marcellus tells her that he laughed at Prince Gaius and his son at the previous night's banquet?

9. How does Marcellus come to own Jesus's robe?

10. What makes Tiberius suddenly change his mind about giving Marcellus a job in Capri?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Paulus is amazed with Marcellus's involvement with the followers of Jesus. They converse about the stories of Jesus performing miracles and whether or not Marcellus believes in any of it. Is Paulus's respect and admiration for Marcellus changing? What, if anything, in Paulus's words to Marcellus indicate a change in his estimation of the man? Can Paulus possibly be converted to seeing things from Marcellus's point of view?

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 21, the emperor forces Marcellus to leave Capri at once, telling him he is a fool. What does Tiberius have planned for Marcellus? Why would he not have him arrested for treason? Is it in Tiberius's interest to have Diana married off to Gaius instead of Marcellus?

Essay Topic 3

When Demetrius writes his first letter to Marcellus once he has reached Jerusalem, why does he make note of the sign of a fish he finds in different locations? What importance and meaning does this drawing have to both men? How will Marcellus make use of this information?

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