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Who stopped Judith on the road through the valley?
The Assyrians
100
Who was Manasseh? How was he related to Judith?
Manasseh was a Hebrew man who died of sunstroke. He had been Judith's husband.
100
"Have the town gate opened for me so that I can go out and fulfill all the wishes you expressed to me."
Judith says this to the gate opener. Importance: She is ready to start.
100
God saves the chosen people from slavery and pillaging. This is an example of the fulfillment of...?
Cycle of the Covenant
100
What is a sackcloth?
Judith wears this type of cloth when she is mourning for Manasseh.
200
What does Judith do after everyone has left the tent at the Assyrian encampment?
She cleaves off Holofernes' head.
200
Who are Chabris and Charmis?
The two elders of Judith's village
200
"Praise God! Praise him! Praise the God who has not withdrawn his mercy from the house of Israel, but has shattered our enemies by my hand tonight!"
Judith announces this to the people of her village. Importance: She attributes the victory to God, not herself, and so does not have hubris.
200
Judith prays to God and mourns zealously for her husband. She faces thousands of soldiers bravely because of her...?
Faith in God
200
True or False: Judith is God-fearing.
True
300
What do the Israelite warriors do after the Assyrians discover what has happened to their general?
They charge the Assyrians (and celebrate)
300
Who is Judith? What is she like?
A beautiful Hebrew widow whose faith in God never wavers. She feels that her people should never doubt God and doesn't hesitate to prove her faith.
300
"The slaves have rebelled! A single Hebrew woman has brought shame on the house of Nebuchadnezzar. Holofernes is lying dead on the ground without his head."
Bagoas to other soldiers. Importance: Bagoas says that they were defeated by a woman who was a Hebrew. Judith has won.
300
People listen to Judith and she infiltrates an enemy camp. Right before she kills their general she asks God to bless her actions. She wants to become...?
A charismatic leader
300
On which day that Judith is at the Assyrian camp does Holofernes have a banquet?
The fourth day
400
How does Judith prepare for her mission? Give two examples.
She prays, puts on nice clothes, applies perfume, packs food and drink, arranges for the gate to be opened
400
Who is Holofernes? What happens with him and Judith?
Commander in Chief of the Assyrian Army. He throws a banquet and Judith in an attempt to seduce her, but Judith ends up murdering him.
400
"May God be the judge between you and us! For you have done us great harm, by not suing for peace with the Assyrians.... Call them in at once; hand the whole town over to be sacked by Holofernes' men and all his army..."
Young men, women, and children shout to Uzziah and the chieftain. Importance: People were begging the authorities to surrender (for peace) to Holofernes and his men.
400
The other inhabitants of her town lose faith in God and want to surrender themselves. The leaders give a time frame for a miracle; what is this an example of?
Leaders without faith in God
400
Who found Holofernes dead on the floor with his head cut off?
Bagoas