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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Chapters IX - XI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which two friends of Elisha are going insane because of the knowledge they have gained from Greek literature?
(a) Akiba and Simeon ben Azzai.
(b) Simeon ben Zoma and Akiba.
(c) None of Elisha's friends are going insane.
(d) The two Simeons.

2. Why does Elisha arrange to meet with Demonax?
(a) To try and convert Demonax.
(b) To see if he will take Elisha on as a student.
(c) To arrest Demonax and take him to the proper authorities.
(d) To see if Demonax is as superior as he claims.

3. What news does Pappas return to Antioch with?
(a) Deborah wants to reconcile.
(b) The Sanhedrin does not want to extradite Elisha, and Joshua is dead.
(c) The Sanhedrin now studies Greek and Roman literature.
(d) Deborah wants a divorce, and Joshua has become ill.

4. Who does Elisha find out he has been betrothed to?
(a) Deborah.
(b) Theo.
(c) Zoma.
(d) Shraga.

5. Where does the plague strike?
(a) Palestine.
(b) Usher.
(c) Jerusalem.
(d) Antioch.

Short Answer Questions

1. On his next journey, when Elisha stops in a small town what does he see?

2. What impresses Elisha about the Roman court system?

3. Why is Rabbi Johannan amazed that Elisha is studying to become a rabbi?

4. How does Elisha feel about Meir's marriage?

5. Who arrives at the Temple Mount to stop the work on the rebuilding of the Temple?

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