The Bronze Bow Study Guide

begins to go to Capernaum to hear Jesus nearly every day.

Daniel's life in the village seems less burdensome to him once he __________.

A Roman could require a non-Roman to carry his pack as far as one mile.

What was the law about a Jew being a servant to a Roman?

Marcus

What was the name of the Roman who takes an interest in Leah?

that Jesus would never lead an armed uprising against the Romans

What words from Simon the Zealot had the force of a blow?

conflict

A problem in the story between a character and God, nature, or others, or within himself, is called what?

shame

After Daniel's outburst with Leah, what replaced the fierce anger that had driven him?

freedom from Roman rule.

At the time of the Bronze Bow, Jews longed for what?

Thacia

Besides Daniel, the only person who Leah will allow to visit her regularly is whom?

his sister and grandmother

Daniel has two living family members at the beginning of the story. They are who?

Only love could bend the bow of bronze.

Daniel's final interpretation of the verse in chapters 20-24, "He trains my hands for war, so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze" was which of the following?

Capernaum

During the story, Joel and Thacia moved where?

elders of the synagogue, scribes and rabbis

From whom does Joel believe Jesus will encounter the most resistance and hostility.

twins

How are Thacia and Joel related?

She died from complications from being out in inclement weather.

How did Daniel's mother die?

Simon directed Daniel to a nearby blacksmith and said that he would pay for the repair.

How did Simon help Daniel with his mission to fix Rosh's knife?

He said that Daniel did not have to sneak into Joel's home by the secret entrance any more.

How do we know in chapters 16-20 that Joel's father has a new respect for Daniel?

forge

In his melancholy state, Daniel likens himself "chained to his ____________."

the feeding of the multitudes

In his quest to help Leah, what Biblical event had just happened when Daniel went searching for Jesus?

love

Jesus told Daniel that the only thing stronger than hate is ___________ .

the Roman soldier, Marcus.

Leah receives a basket of expensive fruits from whom?

Joel's value could not be over exaggerated; his reports allowed Rosh to steal, spoil, and plunder.

Of what value to Rosh in chapter 16-20 did Joel become?

historical fiction

The genre (type of the book) is what?

Israel, During the early ministry of Jesus.

The setting of the bronze bow is what?

spits on the ground.

To show his hatred of Roman soldiers in their presence, what does Daniel do?

No, legionnaires could not marry.

Was it the plan of Marcus to marry Leah?

invites a Roman into his house.

We see that Daniel is letting go of his hate when he does what?

He appeared to be of low stature because of his common dress.

What caused Daniel to be embarrassed while watching Thacia dance?

Daniel and Marcus were both conquered peoples of the Romans.

What did Daniel and Marcus have in common?

Neither wanted to let Daniel out of their sight.

What did Daniel discover was similar between Samson and Leah?

a coin

What did Daniel instruct Leah to sew into the hem of her scarf?

the Twenty-third Psalm

What did Daniel repeat from the depths of his memory as he sat with his dying grandmother?

avenge his father's death

What did Daniel vow concerning his father?

Daniel's terrible weight of guilt was gone and in its place a strength and peace he had never imagined.

What did Jesus do for Daniel during his visit to Daniel's home?

Jesus made Daniel understand that Samson had been a friend, not a burden.

What did Jesus make Daniel realize about Samson?

He restored his daughter's life.

What did Jesus ultimately do for Jairus?

talking about Daniel

What did Leah and Thacia spend their hours talking?

to go to the school his father wants him to go to and to become a priest as he had always dreamed

What does Daniel advise Joel to do?

serious about fighting the Romans

What does Kemuel want to know if Daniel is serious?

a pin shaped like a bow

What gift for Thacia did Daniel make out of a bit of bronze?

Daniel erupting in uncontrolled anger at the thought of Leah being friendly with a Roman

What initially caused Leah to go "fetal"?

the city by the sea where Joel and Malthace move

What is Capernaum?

the village where Daniel lived

What is Ketzah?

speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things

What is blasphemy?

He (Daniel) could ask Thacia to marry him.

What is meant by "He knew he was not worthy of the gift he saw there, but he knew that at least he was free to offer her all that he had in return?"

He could not hold back the relief of tears at being told Leah was going to be well.

What is meant by "a quick guttural sound burst from the soldier?"

Joel's father was about to send Joel away to a religious school (possibly in Jerusalem).

What plans does Joel's father have for Joel?

He told them how his parents had died.

What story did Daniel share with Joel and his sister?

to show Leah that she did not need to be afraid of him (Daniel)

What was Daniel's mission with his sister after his outburst concerning Marcus?

that his son would become a political fanatic

What was Hezron's fear?

His philosophy was one of love, not hate.

What was Jesus' philosophy in regard to getting along with people, even the Romans?

They were inspired to join Daniel's band to throw off the rule of the Romans.

What was Joel's and Thace's reaction to Daniel's story about his parents?

Joel would pose as a fish salesman and get acquainted with the kitchen staff of the centurion.

What was Joel's plan to get the information that Rosh needed?

He wanted to meet the leader of the outlaws--someone who might be instrumental to defeating the Romans.

What was Joel's real reason for going into the hills at the beginning of the story?

"What will happen to me?"

What was Leah's concern at the thought that Daniel might someday become married?

Leah

What was referred to as "the only good thing in this rotting land"?

his master, Amalek, was cruel

When Daniel was thirteen, why did he run away to the hills?

She brings Jesus to heal her.

When Leah is dying, how does Thacia try to save her?

to Jesus to be healed

Where does Thacia want Daniel to take Leah?

at the home of Simon the fisherman

Where in chapters 6-10 had Daniel been told he could find Jesus?

Nathan and Samson

Who are killed trying to free Joel from the Romans?

Thacia

Who brought news to Daniel of Joel's arrest?

Joktan

Who from Rosh's band volunteered to help Daniel rescue Joel?

Samson

Who helped Daniel back to the hideout when he misjudged his strength and almost fainted?

the blacksmith that owned Daniel for 5 years

Who is Amalek?

Rosh

Who is Daniel's leader on the mountain?

Joel and Thacia's father

Who is Hezron?

the father of the girl that was brought to life by Jesus

Who is Jarius?

the boy that Joel recruited

Who is Kemuel?

he hosted the party that Daniel and Malthace went to

Who is King Herod?

Daniel's sister

Who is Leah?

Simon

Who is a blacksmith who comes to believe that Jesus is the Messiah they have been waiting for?

Elizabeth George Speare

Who is the author of THE BRONZE BOW ?

Daniel

Who is the narrator in The Bronze Bow?

Simon

Whose business did Daniel take over when he moved to the village?

Nathan's

Whose wedding in chapters 11-15 had Daniel recently attended?

He needed to have his lucky knife repaired.

Why did Rosh send Daniel back into town once he had recuperated?

The Romans could take out their anger toward Daniel upon the innocent townspeople.

Why did Simon say Daniel MUST be civil to any Romans who might come into the shop?

Thacia had been in Jerusalem visiting Joel.

Why had it taken several days for Daniel's message to be delivered to Thacia?

Joktan's

Without whose help could Daniel not have managed while he recuperated from his own injuries?

Joel

___________ is captured by the Romans while pretending to be a fisherman and spying for Rosh.