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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. Biff's tutor tells him, "Today's lesson is, if someone puts poison in your _______, don't drink it."
2. Upon invitation, Joshua and some followers visit __________ at his house in Bethany.
3. Joshua and Biff take Maggie to the house of her sister _____________ in order to be safe.
4. Maggie asks Joshua to do something about the lack of __________ at the wedding party, which helps the party become livelier.
5. The death sentence on Joshua has been lifted due to the wealthy merchant, Joseph of ____________.
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Joy teach Biff when he is paralyzed by the poison in his tea?
2. How do the monks test those who want to be admitted into the monastery when they arrive at the gates?
3. What happens when the man at the inn in Antioch gives Joshua a piece of cloth to wipe his face?
4. Why does Herod fear Joshua and want him to be killed as a result of his fears?
5. What is the new television addiction that Raziel has begun after his initial interest in soap operas?
6. What does Biff learn about John when Biff and Joshua are at the wedding at Cana?
7. What puzzles Biff when they approach the fortress of Balthesar that is built into a side of a cliff?
8. What is the story Rumi tells Joshua and Biff about his life and his current situation?
9. What happens when Joshua is able to let go of all his concepts of self during his lessons?
10. What does Maggie do in order to hopefully become divorced by Jakan?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
At times, one could say that Moore might be going too far with the things he is including in this story - i.e. the story of circumcising Apollo.
Part 1: Do you think Moore takes the story too far with some of the slang and crass humor? Why or why not?
Part 2: Is there value in pushing the humor of the story a bit too far? Explain your response.
Part 3: At any point were you offended by the story? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
While at first glance, it can seem like LAMB is a book that's purely meant to be funny, it seems to have a deeper level of meaning than just entertainment.
Part 1: What did you think about the book? Did you enjoy it or not? Support your answer with solid reasoning.
Part 2: Why do you think some people may not like this book? What might be the trouble with a satirical look at the Bible?
Part 3: Do you think the fact that LAMB might cause discussions (both positive and negative) is the point of the book? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
One of the things which set Joshua apart from the rest of the boys of the time is that he seems to be afraid of nothing.
Part 1: Why do you think Joshua is afraid of nothing? What makes him free of fear?
Part 2: Do you think it's a good thing to be without fear? Why or why not?
Part 3: Why do you think Joseph wants Biff to teach Joshua how to be more human?
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