The Testament of Mary Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why was Mary not afraid of the man with the rabbits and the bird? (from Pages 1-12)

She imagined that he was not really there.

He was only feeding rabbits to his bird.

She says that man was uselessly cruel.

She says that man only hurt animals.

2.

What reason do the men give Mary that for writing down the story of her son? (from Pages 73-82)

Because it will be an example of Pilate's cruelty.

Because they want to make money off the story.

Because it will change the world.

Because they want to sue Pilate.

3.

Why was Mary frightened by the slabs of stone she saw on her way home from the temple? (from Pages 73-82)

They looked like a graveyard.

She saw her life in them.

They were images of death.

They had never been there before.

4.

Why are the men who come to Mary unhappy with the things she tells them about her memories of the crucifixion? (from Pages 62-72)

She wants to include her description of the bird man.

She mentions how badly her feet hurt.

She talks too much about grief and sorrow.

She does not follow the guidelines they have set for her.

5.

Why does Mary believe that her words of warning to her son at the wedding will not make a difference to him? (from Pages. 27-40)

He does not think he has anything to fear.

She believes he never even heard her.

Others he trusts have warned him and he has not listened to them either.

She believes he is determined to go through with his plan.

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