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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 42 through 63.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What explanation did the red-bearded man give for Barabbas's interest in the crucified man?
(a) Barabbas needs a spiritual leader.
(b) Barabbas is seeking a father figure.
(c) Barabbas is reacting out of guilt.
(d) The crucified man had called Barabbas to follow him.

2. What name does the passing group of men call Barabbas?
(a) Murderer.
(b) Beggar.
(c) Thief.
(d) Reprobate.

3. How did the believers react to the hare-lipped girl after the red-bearded man spoke to them?
(a) They argue with her.
(b) They appear to be embarrassed for her.
(c) They applaud.
(d) They ignore her presence.

4. Why does Barabbas feel uncomfortable with the group?
(a) They stare angrily at him.
(b) He is not one of the group.
(c) He is the only man in the group.
(d) He wishes to steal, but cannot.

5. To what do Barabbas's friends attribute the unusual events Barabbas saw while at Golgotha?
(a) His mental state after enduring the ordeal of the trial.
(b) His eyes adjusting to daylight after having been in the dungeon.
(c) His emotional state after experiencing such a brutal crucifixion.
(d) God's intervention in the crucifixion.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the book opens, where is Barabbas standing?

2. Why would Barabbas normally avoid Golgotha?

3. How does Barabbas react to the comments that the passing group of men make towards him and the red-beaded man?

4. What does Barabbas notice about the man carrying the cross as the man prepares to go up the hill?

5. What does the hare-lipped girl believe will happen on the third day after the crucifixion?

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