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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is disturbing about Diana's scroll to Marcellus in Chapter 11?
(a) The seal has been broken and resealed.
(b) It is addressed to Demetrius.
(c) It is not in her handwriting.
(d) The scroll is very short.

2. Why does Demetrius get into a brawl with a Syrian slave while he is in jail?
(a) In order to attempt an escape.
(b) He does not like the looks of the slave.
(c) The slave does not give him water to quench his thirst.
(d) The slave slaps him for speaking up.

3. What does Demetrius tell the emperor when asked what his favorite weapon is?
(a) His fists.
(b) A dagger.
(c) The truth.
(d) A broadsword.

4. How does Demetrius end up in jail in Capernaum?
(a) He is drunk in public.
(b) He steals food from a vendor.
(c) He attacks a centurian.
(d) A legionary sees that he has money.

5. What story concerning a man named Zacchaeus does Miriam tell Marcellus in Chapter 15?
(a) A story of how Zacchaeus plotted against Jesus.
(b) A story of redemption.
(c) A sad story of death.
(d) A story of a broken man.

6. How does Miriam account to Marcellus for her sudden ability to sing?
(a) She went into the hot springs.
(b) She imitates the birds.
(c) She admits to practicing.
(d) She tells him it is a secret.

7. What happens when Stephanos speaks to a crowd of priests and well-dressed men from the business district?
(a) The Roman soldiers arrest Stephanos for inciting a riot.
(b) The crowd heckles Stephanos and leaves.
(c) Stephanos begins to convert many.
(d) They stone Stephanos to death.

8. What has the group Simon called together for a daily supper been doing?
(a) Quarreling amongst themselve.
(b) Deciding how to oppose the Romans.
(c) Electing officials.
(d) Writing doctrines.

9. What does Marcellus offer to lend Tiberius in Chapter 20?
(a) The robe.
(b) Scrolls about Jesus.
(c) Gold.
(d) Demetrius.

10. What does do Marcellus do with Jasper?
(a) Sets him free.
(b) Uses hiim to carry his load.
(c) Sends him to Miriam as a gift.
(d) Gives him to Jonathan.

11. When Marcellus speaks of his irritation over mistreated animals, what subject does his traveling companion bring up in Chapter 12?
(a) Fish.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Judaism.
(d) Roman rule.

12. What does Tiberius tell Marcellus he must choose between?
(a) LIfe or death.
(b) Diana or Jesus.
(c) Demetrius or the robe.
(d) His father or his sister.

13. Why does Stephanos recognize Marcellus the moment he first sees him?
(a) Demetrius drew a sketch of Marcellus for him.
(b) He recalls Marcellus from the Vestis.
(c) He remembers Marcellus from the crucifixion site.
(d) He was in Athens when Marcellus was there.

14. How does Marcellus answer when Miriam asks him what he is really doing in Galilee?
(a) He tells her it is a secret.
(b) He tells her he is searching for a wife.
(c) He admits the truth.
(d) He insists he is a businessman.

15. How does the Gallio household react to Marcellus's return from Jerusalem in Chapter 20?
(a) Everyone is happy and laughing.
(b) Everyone is sad that Marcellus is a Christian.
(c) There is much fear for Marcellus's state of mind.
(d) All except Lucia are happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it that the poor people of Galilee and Tiberias do not make use of the healing powers of the hot springs?

2. How does Demetrius discover that Paulus is the new legate of Capernaum?

3. What does Demetrius do to Tribune Quintus Lucian?

4. How does Marcellus react to seeing and hearing Miriam sing?

5. On their way to Cana, what surprise does Justus tell Marcellus he has for him there?

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