Characters 1
What is the name of the protagonist?
Daniel
Who introduced Daniel to Jesus?
Simon
What happened to Leah and Daniel's Dad?
He was crucified by the Romans.
He trains my hands for war, so that my arms can bend a...
bow of bronze.
How many hearts does an octopus have?
3
Why does Daniel have to leave the mountain?
He has to go take care of (what remains of) his family.
Who told Daniel the story of the prophet he was named after?
His grandmother
Why does Samson sacrifice himself during Daniel's plan to save Joel?
Because he loved him! He was a loyal friend.
What figurative language is being used in the sentence below?
Jesus's words were like a healing ointment to the people's hearts.
simile
What is Ms. Coombs's dog's name?
Scout <3
brave, loyal, strong, resourceful, caring, etc.
Use at least three character traits to describe Daniel.
brave, skilled, fierce, unapologetic, rough, compassionate, persistent, etc.
Why was Jesus rejected at Nazareth?
The people only saw him as a lowly carpenter, and they did not inherently believe that he could perform miracles.
In literature the mood is the...
atmosphere of the story. (the "vibes")
What is the most populated country in the world?
India
Who is the antagonist of the book?
-The Romans
-Rosh
-One might even argue Jesus himself
How does Leah fall in love?
She sees the Roman soldier, she thinks he's cute, he thinks she's beautiful, he visits her by her garden, they talk about their ways of life, etc. <3
What does Jesus say is not a hateful oath?
"To live and die for God's Victory!"
If you are feeling indignant about something, you are feeling...
outraged (something unfair has happened)
True or false: No spelled out number before one thousand contains the letter a.
True!
Describe one lesson Daniel learned over the course of the story (using specific EVIDENCE FROM THE TEXT).
Ex: One major lesson Daniel learned in this novel was forgiveness. Daniel carried a heavy burden of hatred toward the Romans throughout most of the novel, as they had killed his family and tormented his people. However, after talking to Jesus, he realized that this hatred was only weighing him down. It would be better to focus on the wonderful things that were given to him, like Samson's love. When he invites the Roman soldier into his home, he is making an active step towards forgiveness so that he can learn to be at peace (and by being at peace, play out "God's Victory").
Why is Jesus almost a side character in this book? We don't get a lot of direct time with him as readers. What is the purpose of this?
This is a story from Daniel's perspective. He wasn't only listening to Jesus. He was being pulled in many different directions and had to make his own decisions about what to believe. Ultimately, this is a coming-of-age story, not necessarily a discipleship story. It's about a boy realizing where he has gone wrong and what he can do to make things better.
Why does the book end with Daniel inviting the Roman soldier into his home?
This is the beginning of Daniel's forgiveness towards the Romans. One homesick young boy isn't the reason his father died, and this boy has made Leah happy, so he makes the difficult decision to give him a chance.
What is the bronze bow a symbol of?
Strength, resilience, fortitude (doing something that seems impossible)
About how many peanuts does it take to make a jar of peanut butter?
540