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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jacob sees Jesus in Magdala, and mentally compares him to whom?
(a) Judas.
(b) Zebedee.
(c) Moses.
(d) Elijah.

2. How does Jesus's mother look at him when he struggles and falls under the weight of the cross he built?
(a) With disappointment.
(b) With anger.
(c) With love.
(d) With pity.

3. Who warns Jesus that Judas intends to kill him in Magdala?
(a) John.
(b) Thomas.
(c) Peter.
(d) Simeon.

4. How does Simeon respond when Jesus tells him about his dreams?
(a) He looks at Jesus, shocked.
(b) He agrees with Jesus.
(c) He scoffs at Jesus.
(d) He leaves, without saying anything else to Jesus.

5. What is Abbot Joachim's last speech about?
(a) The imminent arrival of the Messiah.
(b) Freedom, slavery, and liberation.
(c) Reasons why the Israelites should rise up against the Romans.
(d) God's loving and forgiving nature.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the clawing sensation occur for Jesus?

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

3. Why is Jesus's mother embarrassed when the cross is hoisted for the first execution in the novel?

4. What is Barabbas planning on doing in Chapter 1?

5. What is Mary doing when Simeon visits?

(see the answer key)

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