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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Demetrius get into a brawl with a Syrian slave while he is in jail? (from Chapters XIV through XVII)

The slave slaps him for speaking up.

In order to attempt an escape.

The slave does not give him water to quench his thirst.

He does not like the looks of the slave.

2.

Why does Tiberius rescind his offer to make Marcellus commander of the villa guard after hearing Marcus' story in Chapter 10? (from Chapters VIII through X)

He thinks him worthy of a higher position.

He has offered to position to another man.

He believes Marcellus to be weak.

He has forgotten all about the offer.

3.

Who guides Marcellus into the provinces north of Jerusalem, ostensibly to purchase homespun? (from Chapters XI through XIII)

Barsabas.

Matthias.

Stephanos.

Judas.

4.

Why is Marcellus reluctant to return to Benjamin to pick up the repaired robe himself the following day? (from Chapters VIII through X)

He feels the repairs costs too much.

Benjamin asks many questions, and he does not wish to review the tragedy.

He thinks Benjamin is very old and in danger of dying soon.

Because Benjamin is Jewish, and he should not associate with him.

5.

When Marcellus discovers that Justus has left with his grandson in Chapter 19, what is he tempted to do? (from Chapters XVIII through XX)

Stay on with Thomas's mother for a while.

Return to Capernaum.

Follow them and reassure Justus.

Turn Justus in to the Roman authorities.

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