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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. Who arranges that Elisha be released from jail?
(a) Antiphanes.
(b) Pappas.
(c) Rufus.
(d) Manto.

2. What idea does Elisha present to his friends about Greek literature?
(a) That they burn all Greek literature.
(b) Studying it could help counter debate.
(c) Studying it could help people forget their faith.
(d) That the Sanhedrin tax owners of Greek literature.

3. Why does Amram decide not to let Elisha become married to Theo?
(a) Because Theo's family is part Greek.
(b) Amram thinks Theo distracts Elisha from his studies.
(c) Deborah's family is much wealthier than Theo's.
(d) Amram knows that Elisha is in love with Deborah.

4. Why does Demonax recommend that Elisha see Poleman?
(a) Poleman can outline Elisha's reading for him.
(b) Poleman has questions he feels only Elisha can answer.
(c) Poleman knows of a man who may be able to help Elisha.
(d) Poleman taught Demonax everything he knows.

5. How old is Elisha when he gets married?
(a) 21.
(b) 25.
(c) 23.
(d) 20.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has Elisha been called to return to Israel?

2. How does Elisha meet Akiba?

3. Why has Akiba come to Antioch to raise money for war against the Romans?

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

5. Who is the confusing and angry man Elisha meets at dinner before he meets Simeon ben Azzai and Simeon ben Zoma?

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