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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. What is the name of the ship Marcellus and Demetrius take to Greece?
2. Who are Helen and Nesta?
3. Who is madly in love with Demetrius in Chapter II?
4. What happens to Sextus to put him out of commission?
5. Why are still stains on the robe Marcellus brings to Benjamin to fix?
Short Essay Questions
1. What conclusion does Marcellus arrive at when he reflects seriously on the nature of the Robe in Chapter 9?
2. Why does Benjamin question Demetrius so intently about Jesus in Chapter 9?
3. Why do the Sanhedrin want Pontius Pilate to stay on as procurator of Jerusalem?
4. Why is it that Marcus's father does not believe Marcus should apologize to Gaius?
5. What is Marcellus's condition when Demetrius returns home with him?
6. What is Demetrius's theory of why the Jews want the Romans to leave Jerusalem?
7. 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?
8. When Marcellus writes a letter to Diana in Chapter 5, what does he decide to convey to her?
9. When Marcellus tells Demetrius to give him the robe during the banquet at the Insula, why does Demetrius hesitate?
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
"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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