The Bronze Bow

Multiple Choice and Long Answer questions create ideal opportunities for whole-book review, unit exam, or summative assessments.

Multiple Choice

1. What is the Bronze Bow a symbol of?

A) The oppression of the Romans

B) Rosh’s group of outlaws

C) David’s bow

D) God’s strength to do the impossible

2. What role do Jewish practices play in the novel for Jews like Joel?

A) It is a prominent feature in their day-to-day lives.

B) It is practiced primarily on the Sabbath.

C) Only the Zealots practice Jewish principles.

D) Joel does not practice traditional Jewish values.

3. Why does Daniel have conflicting feelings about returning home to see his family?

A) He feels as though he should take care of his family.

B) He is torn between his loyalty to Rosh and his family.

C) He doesn’t want to be responsible for his family members.

D) He does not want to see his family any longer.

4. When Daniel first visits Joel’s family, what is the implied reaction to his presence?

A) He is taken aback by Daniel’s lack of respect toward the Pharisees.

B) He is disgusted by Daniel’s lack of acknowledgment of the Torah.

C) He is prejudiced against Daniel’s Galilean heritage.

D) He is displeased that Daniel’s father was an overseer of vineyards.

5. Why does Daniel hate the Romans?

A) They have unfair taxes.

B) They oppress the Jewish people.

C) They stole Jewish land.

D) They crucified his father.

6. What is the best comparison between Jesus and Rosh?

A) Rosh believes that people are tools, while Jesus believes each person is valuable.

B) Rosh does not care about the people who serve him.

C) Jesus only cares about the people who follow him.

D) Rosh and Jesus both care for their followers.

7. How does Daniel’s character change by the conclusion of the novel?

A) He grows to dislike Rosh and care for Jesus.

B) He grows from angry to loving and accepting.

C) He becomes increasingly angry with the Romans.

D) He begins to care for a small circle of friends.

8. Based on details from the novel, what can the reader infer about Daniel’s character?

A) He is patient to a fault.

B) The Roman presence often saddens him.

C) He has difficulty controlling his emotions.

D) He often runs away from his problems.

9. What does Simon’s desire to keep his shop open reveal about Simon?

A) He is greedy and needs money to survive.

B) Jesus has changed the way he views the villagers.

C) Simon is reckless in leaving the village and following Jesus.

D) He feels a duty toward the townspeople and their well-being.

10. How does the initial encounter with Marcus change Daniel?

A) He realizes the soldier is just a boy, which humanizes the Romans.

B) The soldier causes Simon to sink into complacency about his cause.

C) He is increasingly angry with the Romans because the boy looks at his sister.

D) Daniel wants to fight harder to prevent the Romans from hurting his people.

11. Which of the following is the least suitable portrayal of Leah’s character growth in the novel?

A) Leah becomes happier as she encounters others.

B) Leah is increasingly interested in the outside world.

C) Leah is less shy and can make new friends.

D) Leah is often scared of people and cowers in the corner.

12. How does Daniel’s opinion toward Rosh change throughout the novel?

A) It changes from hero worship to dislike.

B) Rosh grows closer to Daniel.

C) He is dissatisfied with Rosh’s plans.

D) Daniel becomes indifferent to Rosh.

13. What is meant when the characters say there is more than one way to fight?

A) Fighting can be done with weapons other than a bow.

B) Fighting can be done with words.

C) Fighting is unnecessary.

D) Fighting can be done with love.

14. What can the reader infer about Jewish customs from Daniel’s perspective?

A) There are many rules and procedures to follow.

B) Not many are aware of the social niceties of the Jewish people.

C) The Romans respect Jewish customs more than other cultures.

D) They do not want to be involved in political struggles.

15. What can bend a bronze bow?

A) Anger

B) Hatred

C) Love

D) Kindness

Long Answer

Compose a response of 2-3 sentences, incorporating text details to support your response.

1. Daniel believes Jesus’ statement that “They who live by the sword will perish by the sword” means a noble death for his country’s freedom. Why does Daniel change his mind about his interpretation?

2. When Jesus leaves after healing Leah, Daniel runs to thank him but sees Marcus instead and asks him to come into his house to say goodbye to Leah. Why does Daniel decide against thanking Jesus? Do you think he does the right thing?