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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jesus commit sins?
(a) Because he is human, and therefore imperfect.
(b) To better relate to his followers, because they too are sinners.
(c) To make God detest him.
(d) To convince his followers that he is unworthy of being the Messiah.

2. Who is helping Barabbas, in Chapter 1?
(a) The Zealots.
(b) The Israelites.
(c) Zebedee and his workers.
(d) Jesus and his disciples.

3. Why does Jesus leave home in Chapter 6?
(a) God gently tells him to do so.
(b) He wants to make things easier for his mother and father.
(c) He thinks it will displease God.
(d) He wants to get away from God's persistent commands.

4. Why is Philip afraid to take Judas's side in his argument with Zebedee?
(a) He is afraid to associate himself with Judas and Jesus.
(b) He thinks that Judas is cursed.
(c) He doesn't trust Judas.
(d) Zebedee is his employer.

5. What does Jesus tell Simeon when he arrives home and finds Simeon there?
(a) Jesus tells Simeon to get out of his house.
(b) Jesus tells Simeon that he defies God's will for his mother's sake.
(c) Jesus tells Simeon that he will resist God until he dies.
(d) Jesus tells Simeon that he is not the Messiah.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jesus's quiet and elusive nature make Jacob suspect about him?

2. What is Abbot Joachim's response when he meets Jesus?

3. What does Mary want Simeon to explain to her when he visits?

4. How does Jesus's mother look at him when he struggles and falls under the weight of the cross he built?

5. What does Jesus tell Simeon he dreams of doing?

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