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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. What happened to the merchant's business after the court case?
(a) He sold his business.
(b) His business picked up and was better than before.
(c) His business was set on fire and he had to move to another building.
(d) His business went bankrupt and he was ostracized from the land.

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

3. Why does Demonax refuse Elisha's request?
(a) He is much too busy.
(b) Elisha's request is inappropriate.
(c) He does not want to be associated with Elisha.
(d) He cannot teach Elisha anything that Elisha does not already know.

4. Who does Elisha try to find in the pagan part of Caeserea?
(a) A magician.
(b) A bookseller.
(c) His old tutor.
(d) A carpenter.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Elisha want to seek out to answer his questions?

2. How does Elisha feel about the subject of human trading?

3. Why does Elisha arrange to meet with Demonax?

4. What is the name of Meir's wife?

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

(see the answer key)

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