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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Barabbas spend his first night after arriving in Jerusalem?
(a) At his mother's house.
(b) At a local inn.
(c) Under a fig tree.
(d) At the Fat Woman's house.

2. Why does the red-beaded man feel guilty?
(a) He stole money from the disciples.
(b) He lied to Barabbas.
(c) He betrayed his Master to the Roman soldiers.
(d) He betrayed his Master by denying him.

3. At the end of the evening, who is left with the Fat Woman?
(a) The girl.
(b) Everyone stays the night.
(c) The other women.
(d) Barabbas

4. What did the hare-lipped girl see at the tomb?
(a) The red-bearded man.
(b) An angel.
(c) Two Roman soldiers.
(d) Barabbas.

5. Which follower of Jesus is Barabbas invited to meet?
(a) Mary Magdalene, a follower of Jesus.
(b) A man whom Jesus raised from the dead.
(c) Mary, the mother of Jesus.
(d) The apostle Paul.

6. Where was Barabbas when the man on the cross was arrested?
(a) In prison, awaiting his own execution.
(b) On his way to Golgatha.
(c) In front of the governor.
(d) In the marketplace.

7. Barabbas overhears two men talking the day after the crucifixion; What does Barabbas think they are talking about?
(a) The crucified man.
(b) The hare-lipped girl.
(c) The dim sunlight.
(d) The quiet marketplace.

8. What does the hare-lipped girl believe will happen on the third day after the crucifixion?
(a) The blind man will see.
(b) The leper will be healed.
(c) That the crucified man will rise from the dead.
(d) She will be healed of her deformity.

9. What observation does Barabbas make about the conviction of man on the cross?
(a) The Jews were screaming for his blood, so he must have been guilty.
(b) The Romans are unfair.
(c) It's a shame that an innocent man had to die.
(d) It's obvious that he is innocent of any crime.

10. What does Barabbas note about the thief who was executed next to the man on the cross?
(a) He was unlucky.
(b) He was a lazy thief.
(c) That he deserved to die.
(d) He had been a good thief.

11. What comment does the fat woman make that offends the girl Barabbas meets in Jerusalem?
(a) Barabbas should have been crucified.
(b) The Jews made the right decision to set Barabbas free.
(c) It doesn't matter who was crucified, as long as Barabbas was saved.
(d) The Romans made the right decision to set Barabbas free.

12. What opinion does Barabbas give the red-bearded man about his feeling of guilt?
(a) His sin is too horrible to forgive.
(b) He should give the temple as much money as he can.
(c) His action could be forgiven.
(d) He should offer a sacrifice to God.

13. Where does the hare-lipped girl live?
(a) With the fat woman.
(b) At the Dung Gate.
(c) In the low-vaulted room.
(d) Near the temple.

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

15. What business keeps Barabbas in Jerusalem?
(a) He joins the potter.
(b) He works at the temple.
(c) He steals from the Christians.
(d) None.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Barabbas share with the believer he meets in the village on the mountain?

2. How does Barabbas expect the Christians to react to his presence?

3. What event causes the soldiers near the cross to jump to their feet and grab their weapons?

4. How did the believers react to the hare-lipped girl after the red-bearded man spoke to them?

5. Why does Barabbas feel he has a stronger bond with Jesus than the Christians?

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