Ben-Hur Parts 1-3 Quiz Study Guide

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In Ben-Hur Part 1 the following reflects the external conflict between Ben-Hur and Messala.
The betrayal of Ben-Hur to the Romans is part of the external conflict between Ben-Hur and Messala.

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In Ben-Hur Part 1 the following reflects the external conflict between Ben-Hur and Messala.
The betrayal of Ben-Hur to the Romans is part of the external conflict between Ben-Hur and Messala.
In Ben-Hur Part 2 Arrius's ring is symbolic of what?
Arrius's position and ownership (all of his wealth)
The following contributes to the suspense in Ben-Hur Part 2.
Ben-Hur does not know what kind of ship approaches after the battle.
The chief reason that Ben-Hur seeks out Simonides
to discover any information he can about his family's location
Upon Ben-Hur's first visit with Simonides, Simonides demands
proof of Ben-Hur's identity
At the stadium Ben-Hur recognizes his ex-friend
Messala
Ben-Hur wants to be known as the son of Arrius rather than the son of her because...
He doesn't think it is wise to risk his safety by having his true identity discovered.
In Ben-Hur Part 1 Ben-Hur's prayer foreshadows that Ben-Hur will get revenge on Messala.
TRUE
In Ben-Hur Part 2 Ben-Hur demonstrates that he is more loyal to Arrius than to God's law.
FALSE
In Ben-Hur Part 3 Ben-Hur's motivation for competing in the chariot race is noble (good qualities).
FALSE
adaptation
an altered version of an author's original work for length or readability
moral tone
the author's perspective on good and evil
historical fiction
combines imagined events and characters with historical characters, events, and settings from a time period prior to the author's own.