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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Elisha based his entire life and course of studies on?
(a) Greek and Roman literature.
(b) The fact of mathematics.
(c) Jewish traditions and values.
(d) Business management.

2. What does Charicles finally say about mathematics and science?
(a) They could also be myths.
(b) They should be forbidden.
(c) They are the laws that all men live by.
(d) They will replace faith some day.

3. Why do Akiba and Elisha not speak when they meet?
(a) Akiba and Elisha have no interest in each other.
(b) Elisha is upset that Akiba did not stand by him in Israel.
(c) Akiba hates Elisha for what he did in Israel.
(d) Akiba honors the commands of the ex-communication.

4. What does Elisha ask of Rufus in return for his cooperation?
(a) To stop the war.
(b) To forgive him.
(c) To destroy the Sanhedrin.
(d) To not kill Pappas.

5. How long does the siege on Bethar last?
(a) Four years.
(b) It never ends.
(c) Three years.
(d) The siege never takes place.

6. How does Elisha try to deceive Rufus?
(a) By lying to Rufus by making up facts about the Jews.
(b) By not telling Rufus some important information about the Jews.
(c) By escaping and running away.
(d) By poisoning Rufus during dinner.

7. What does Elisha say in response to Meir when Meir asks Elisha to come home with him?
(a) He is going to the Sanhedrin.
(b) He does not want to be a burden.
(c) He declines and says he is going on a long journey.
(d) He accepts the invitation graciously.

8. What happens to the new rabbis after Judah ben Baba ordains them?
(a) They escape from the Romans without harm.
(b) They refuse to teach the people.
(c) They disappear.
(d) They convert to Buddhism.

9. What does Rufus do when he realizes Elisha has tried to deceive him?
(a) Arrests only Elisha.
(b) Arrests Elisha and Pappas.
(c) Doesn't realize Elisha has deceived him.
(d) Strongly reprimands Elisha.

10. When does Elisha leave the arena?
(a) Before the executions.
(b) Elisha leaves only when the harlot tells him to.
(c) The next day when the attendants find him.
(d) After the first killing.

11. Who encourages Elisha to publish his monograph?
(a) The librarian.
(b) Pappas.
(c) Antiphanes.
(d) Manto.

12. What fate does Elisha accept?
(a) That he will never find the answers he is searching for.
(b) To question everything in his final moments.
(c) The fate of eternal damnation.
(d) That he is a man without religion and without country.

13. What does Charicles say about Euclid?
(a) Euclid was correct beyond doubt.
(b) There are no proofs that Euclid was correct beyond doubt.
(c) He was the greatest mind of his time.
(d) Euclid should have been jailed for heresy.

14. After Elisha receives a letter of commendation from head of the museum in Alexandria, who does he rush to show the letter to?
(a) Akiba.
(b) Manto.
(c) Pappas.
(d) Antiphanes.

15. Why has Akiba come to Antioch to raise money for war against the Romans?
(a) He has joined the Jewish rebels.
(b) The Emperor is dedicating the temple to Jupiter.
(c) Because of the Emperor's plan to turn Israel into a site for pagans.
(d) The Romans killed so many jews, and burned down the temple.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Charicles first feel about Elisha?

2. What vow does Elisha make to Manto before she dies in his arms?

3. When does Elisha hear Charicles the philosopher speak at Antioch?

4. What feeling does Elisha experiences after his conversation with Charicles?

5. What is Elisha's great undoing?

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