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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of invisible animal does Jesus feel sinking its claws into his skull?
(a) An owl.
(b) A dove.
(c) A falcon.
(d) A vulture.

2. What does Jesus's quiet and elusive nature make Jacob suspect about him?
(a) He has something to hide.
(b) He is ashamed to be in Magdala.
(c) He is too timid to be the Messiah.
(d) He is a Roman spy.

3. What does Simeon reveal to reassure the people?
(a) Jesus is the Messiah.
(b) The Israelites will be successful in their revolt against the Romans.
(c) Jerusalem will be restored to its former glory.
(d) God has assured him that he will live to see the Messiah.

4. Why is Abbot Joachim starving himself to death?
(a) To convince his followers to give up their material possessions.
(b) To provoke the Romans.
(c) To bring Israel's grievances to the attention of God.
(d) To incite the Israelites to retaliate against the Romans.

5. In Chapter 6, Jesus leaves home to do what?
(a) Enter a desert monastery.
(b) Make a pilgrimage to Jerusalem.
(c) Face Barabbas in Golgotha.
(d) Visit Mary Magdalene.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Philip afraid to take Judas's side in his argument with Zebedee?

2. Why does Simeon rebuke Jesus after the Abbot's funeral?

3. Why is John sent to Nazareth?

4. What is Jesus unable to vanquish?

5. What does Jesus do when he has an obscene dream after seeing Mary Magdalene?

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