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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: The Boy, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The two idiot tells Biff to become a ____________ and to stop thinking too much about what's happening.
(a) Christian
(b) Roman
(c) Cynic
(d) Greek

2. The angel Raziel shows up to announce the coming of Christ _________ years too late, as Raziel was playing cards.
(a) 10
(b) 20
(c) 5
(d) 13

3. What does Biff's father do for a living, so it is generally expected he will do the same thing?
(a) Blacksmith
(b) Carpenter
(c) Tax collector
(d) Stonecutter

4. ___________ develops a sense of satire around the stories of the Bible, while ___________ wants to play true to the stories.
(a) Joshua/Peter
(b) Biff/Peter
(c) Joshua/Biff
(d) Biff/Joshua

5. What does Biff discover in the hotel room, though he knows Raziel will not want him to find it?
(a) Bible
(b) Magazines
(c) Bathtub
(d) TV

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal follows Joshua everywhere he goes when he is a child?

2. The day after, Joshua is praying in an _______________ seeking answers to many questions.

3. Biff jokes about becoming a professional _______________ and bids Maggie farewell.

4. The town idiot, __________, turns out to be smarter than he looks, according to some of the characters.

5. Who is Joshua's true father, even though another man steps in to take on the role?

(see the answer key)

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