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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What type of work do Barabbas and Sahak perform above ground?
2. How old is Barabbas when he becomes a slave in a Roman governor's house?
3. How is Barabbas connected to Sahak?
4. What does the band of thieves do when they realize that Barabbas is nowhere to be found?
5. After Barabbas stops praying, what does he do when Sahak prays?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the one-eyed man.
2. What explanation does Barabbas give the governor for the inscription on the back of his medallion?
3. To what do the thieves attribute Barabbas's odd behavior?
4. What is Barabbas' reaction to Sahak's crucifixion?
5. Why does Sahak refuse to the leave the mines without Barabbas?
6. What is Eliahu's relationship to Barabbas?
7. How does Barabbas suffer for the man who died in his place?
8. What happens to Sahak after he speaks to the governor?
9. What does Barabbas do after burying the hare-lipped girl?
10. What is Barabbas reaction to the true believer's action during the stoning?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the concept of ritual "uncleanliness." How does ritual uncleanliness differ from simply being dirty and needing a bath? What does the fear of ritual uncleanliness indicate about Barabbas's character? What irony is evident in this?
Essay Topic 2
How does the promise of the resurrection affect the characters in the story? Compare and contrast Barabbas's and the hare-lipped girl's expectations and experiences surrounding Jesus' resurrection. How might their faith have affected their experiences?
Essay Topic 3
What role does betrayal play in the novel? Which characters betray others and why? Which characters are betrayed and why? What role does guilt play in relationship to betrayal in the novel. How do the themes of betrayal and guilt affect Barabbas' character?
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