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Quiz about The MiniSeries Jesus of Nazareth

The Mini-Series "Jesus of Nazareth" Quiz

Some well-known (and hopefully, some not-so-well-known) facts about the beloved 1977 television miniseries (not all questions can be answered by watching the program; a lot of it is "backstage" info).

A multiple-choice quiz by lightjesusmary. Estimated time: 6 mins.

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Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. What publication called "Jesus of Nazareth" "the best miniseries of all time" and "unparalleled television"? Hint

Variety

TV Guide

Newsweek

Time

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Question 2 of 10

2. What television mogul produced (but did not direct) the program, inspired by a conversation he had with Pope Paul VI? Hint

Aaron Spelling

David Wolper

Sir Lew Grade

Sir Richard Attenborough

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the director's prime motivation in making the film? Hint

For the money and fame it would bring

As a way to please his mother

To put an end to the notion that the Jews killed Jesus

To keep a promise he had made to God

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Question 4 of 10

4. What famous novelist co-wrote the screenplay with the film's director and Suso Cecchi d'Amico? Hint

Irwin Shaw

James Michener

Anthony Burgess

Leon Uris

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Question 5 of 10

5. What role did the director originally consider actor Robert Powell for? Hint

Judas Iscariot

Andrew

Simon Peter

John

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the first line of dialogue spoken in the film by the adult Jesus? Hint

"The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me."

"Let it be so; for we must fulfill all righteousness."

"Repent; for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand."

"Follow Me."

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Question 7 of 10

7. What effects the end to the enmity between Peter and Matthew? Hint

Jesus' telling of the parable of "The Prodigal Son"

Jesus' crucifixion

Jesus' injunction to "Love your enemies"

Jesus' resurrection

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which is the first miracle Jesus performs in the film? Hint

The raising of Jairus' daughter

The miraculous catch of fish from the Sea of Galilee

He expels a demon from a boy in the Capernaum synagogue

The healing of the paralytic let down on his cot through Peter's roof

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where are Jesus and His disciples when Nicodemus visits Him? Hint

on a hilltop overlooking Jerusalem

in Galilee

in the temple

on a Jerusalem street

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Question 10 of 10

10. What "Are You Being Served?" regular cast member has an uncredited role as an extra in the film? Hint

Trevor Bannister

Nicholas Smith

Frank Thornton

Harold Bennett

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What publication called "Jesus of Nazareth" "the best miniseries of all time" and "unparalleled television"?

Answer: TV Guide

These appellations were awarded the program by the television "Bible" (no pun intended) upon its fifth airing in the US on the week of Palm Sunday 1987.

2. What television mogul produced (but did not direct) the program, inspired by a conversation he had with Pope Paul VI?

Answer: Sir Lew Grade

The Jewish-born British producer who brought us "The Saint," "The Prisoner," and "The Muppet Show" was behind this program as well.

3. What was the director's prime motivation in making the film?

Answer: To put an end to the notion that the Jews killed Jesus

In his book "Il Mio Gesu" (translated into English as "Franco Zeffirelli's Jesus: A Spiritual Diary"), the director explains at length how he was inspired by the Second Vatican Council's exculpation of the Jewish people in the matter of the crucifixion.

4. What famous novelist co-wrote the screenplay with the film's director and Suso Cecchi d'Amico?

Answer: Anthony Burgess

Burgess would go on to co-write the screenplay for the mini-series "A.D. (Anno Domini)," the un-official "sequel" to "Jesus of Nazareth" about the first Christians.

5. What role did the director originally consider actor Robert Powell for?

Answer: Judas Iscariot

However, after seeing Powell in costume as Jesus for a screen test, everyone on the set knew he was the definitive man for the title role.

6. What is the first line of dialogue spoken in the film by the adult Jesus?

Answer: "Let it be so; for we must fulfill all righteousness."

Jesus says this in response to his cousin John the Baptist, who is reluctant to baptize Him.

7. What effects the end to the enmity between Peter and Matthew?

Answer: Jesus' telling of the parable of "The Prodigal Son"

Hard-working, law-abiding fisherman Simon Peter is resentful of and hostile to Matthew, who collects taxes from his fellow Jews from their Roman occupiers. Upon hearing Jesus' parable, Matthew sees himself as the "prodigal" son, while Peter realizes he has been like the self-righteous son, and they come together when Peter places his right hand on Matthew's shoulder, and Matthew places his left hand on Peter's hand.

8. Which is the first miracle Jesus performs in the film?

Answer: He expels a demon from a boy in the Capernaum synagogue

As in keeping with Mark's gospel, Jesus casts out a demon from a terrorized young man after teaching in the Capernaum synagogue.

9. Where are Jesus and His disciples when Nicodemus visits Him?

Answer: on a hilltop overlooking Jerusalem

Jesus and His disciples have retired to a sheepfold on a hill overlooking the city after the furor over His declaration of identity with God the Father, and a concerned Nicodemus goes there to warn Him about His enemies.

10. What "Are You Being Served?" regular cast member has an uncredited role as an extra in the film?

Answer: Harold Bennett

According to www.imdb.com, it is indeed the portrayer of "Young Mr. Grace" from the classic British comedy.

Source: Author lightjesusmary

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