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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the girl that Barabbas meets in Jerusalem appear?
(a) She seems tired and worn out.
(b) She is dressed in rags and is obviously hungry.
(c) She is dressed like a whore.
(d) She is well dressed and well fed.

2. What does the believer find odd about Barabbas's question?
(a) No one else has ever asked him about the "realm of the dead."
(b) He is surprised at Barabbas's unbelief.
(c) No one else has ever commented on his appearance.
(d) No one else has argued with him about heaven.

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

4. What event takes place in the low-vaulted room?
(a) A trial.
(b) A prayer meeting.
(c) An execution.
(d) A large, boisterous party.

5. What answer does Barabbas receive about Christian doctrine?
(a) Pray without ceasing.
(b) Love each other.
(c) Do good.
(d) Serve well.

6. 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 reacting out of guilt.
(c) Barabbas is seeking a father figure.
(d) The crucified man had called Barabbas to follow him.

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

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

9. Why doesn't Barabbas believe Jesus is the Son of God?
(a) He saw Jesus, and he looked like a man, not a god.
(b) He does not believe in miracles.
(c) He feels that God would not bother with unclean humanity.
(d) He feels the son of God would not have allowed himself to die.

10. How do the Christians react to Barabbas' presence?
(a) They are uncomfortable around him.
(b) They appear indifferent to his presence.
(c) They cheerfully weclome him into their homes.
(d) They angrily cast him out of the assembly.

11. After Barabbas returns to the believers after his visit to the village on the mountain, what does he tell the believers?
(a) The man on the mountain is posessed.
(b) The man on the mountain is insane.
(c) Jesus had no right to raise the believer from the dead.
(d) Jesus did the right thing, but that doesn't make him the Son of God.

12. What does the believer that Barabbas meets in the village on the mountain look like?
(a) Unusually cheerful and attractive.
(b) Parched skin and lack-luster eyes.
(c) Like any normal man.
(d) Robust and healthy.

13. What does the hare-lipped girl believe will happen once the third day after the crucifixion has passed?
(a) The world will be destroyed.
(b) The sick will be healed and the hungry will be fed.
(c) The Roman Empire will fall.
(d) The emperor will die.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Barabbas feel that he cannot be forgiven for his sins?

2. When Barabbas is eavesdropping on the two men in Jerusalem, what causes him to lean closer to the men?

3. When does the red-bearded man believe that the Master will return?

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

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

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