104 pages 3 hours read

Elizabeth George Speare

The Bronze Bow

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1961

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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.