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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 5-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Prophets were hypersensitive to what?
(a) Religious fanatics.
(b) Expensive habits.
(c) Things that offended God.
(d) People calling them crazy.

2. What term does Jeremiah use for the people of God because they refuse to turn themselves toward God?
(a) Idolaters.
(b) Murderers.
(c) Lovers of evil.
(d) Adulterers.

3. How long is the book of Habakkuk?
(a) 10 chapters.
(b) A few chapters.
(c) Longest book of "The Prophets".
(d) Longer than Jeremiah.

4. In order to aid the reader's understanding, Heschel includes an appendix on what subject?
(a) Pathos.
(b) God.
(c) Theology.
(d) Maps of the time.

5. What social ill did Hosea primarily speak out against?
(a) Infidelity.
(b) Sin in general.
(c) Idolatry.
(d) Gluttony.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Heschel avoid telling the reader about the prophets' message?

2. Heschel says that Jeremiah is often called a prophet of what?

3. What does Heschel use to solidify his facts about the prophets?

4. Micah's concern with the people was that they worshiped what?

5. What Bible does Heschel use as the source for scripture passages?

(see the answer key)

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