The Bronze Bow - Chapters 6–8 quiz

Match the vocabulary word to its definition.

• sullen

• put to death on a cross

• foreign

• watery soup made of oatmeal or other grains

• crucified

• gloomily, resentfully silent

• gruel

• belonging to a different country

• receded

• grew fainter and fainter

Daniel gives the soldier’s horse water without arguing because:

• He feels pity for the horse, which was overridden.

• He wants to impress the soldier.

• He does not want the soldier to become suspicious of him.

• He is hoping for a reward from the soldier.

Joel reads the following to Daniel and Thacia:

• The Book of Enoch

• A letter from Simon

• A Roman decree

• A scroll of laws

Joel’s father, Hezron, believes that God’s kingdom will be established through strict adherence to the Law, while Joel and Daniel believe it will come through a political or military uprising. Which of the following best describes their differing beliefs?

• Hezron believes God will establish His kingdom on earth when He is ready. Joel and Daniel think God is waiting for men to act and establish the kingdom for Him.

• Hezron believes in a military uprising to pave the way for God's kingdom, while Joel and Daniel believe strict adherence to the Law will bring God's kingdom.

• Hezron and Daniel both believe a political uprising will bring God's kingdom, while Joel believes in the Law to establish God's kingdom on earth.

• All three believe God’s kingdom will come through strict adherence to the Law.

In Chapter 7, the reader finally learns what happened to Daniel’s parents. Daniel’s father was crucified because he tried to rescue his brother from Roman captivity. Which event led to Daniel’s father being crucified?

• He tried to rescue his brother from Roman captivity.

• He stole food from the Romans.

• He refused to pay taxes to the Romans.

• He was caught spying on the Romans.

How did Daniel’s mother die, and what happened to Daniel’s sister?

• Daniel’s mother died of illness after standing in front of the crosses day and night. Daniel's sister ran to the crosses and was terrified by what she saw. Now she's afraid to go outside.

• Daniel’s mother died in an accident while trying to rescue Daniel's father. Leah ran away and became lost. Now she's afraid to go outside.

• Daniel’s mother died of illness after tending to her husband while he was in prison. Daniel's sister also died from the same disease.

• Daniel’s mother died in war, and his sister was adopted.

Daniel goes to find Jesus because:

• He wants to find Simon the blacksmith.

• He is searching for food.

• He is looking for his lost pet.

• He wants to join a different group.

Simon was hoping to do something specific when he first went to be with Jesus. What was it, and what does he hope for now?

• Simon wanted to ask Jesus to join the Zealots, and now he hopes Jesus will ask him to become His disciple.

• Simon was hoping to ask Jesus to overthrow Rome, and now hopes to gain wealth and power.

• Simon was hoping to be healed. Now he hopes Jesus will join the Zealots and overthrow Rome.

• Simon was hoping to find a lost friend, and now hopes to travel.

Joel thinks Jesus is not a true rabbi because:

• Jesus broke one of the laws of the Pharisees.

• Jesus was not born in Jerusalem.

• Jesus never taught in synagogues.

• Jesus is not a Pharisee or a Sadducee.

Daniel made a vow after his father died. What was the vow that Daniel made?

• He made a vow of vengeance against Rome.

• He made a vow to become a rabbi.

• He made a vow to take care of Thacia.

• He made a vow of revenge against the Pharisees.