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

2. What is Deborah bothered by when around Meir and his wife?
(a) They live in squalor.
(b) They're richer than her.
(c) Their children are annoying.
(d) They're not wealthy.

3. Who tells Elisha that there are rebels among the Jews?
(a) Deborah.
(b) Rabbi Joshua.
(c) Uncle Amram.
(d) Rabbi Peter.

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

5. Soon after Elisha's conversation, a rider comes into town with what news?
(a) That Elisha's wife has been injured.
(b) That Meir has died in a horrible accident.
(c) That the Romans have banned Jews from working on the Temple.
(d) That the Temple has been completed.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years did Elisha sit as an observer and Joshua's apprentice at the Sanhedrin?

2. After Elisha receives a letter of commendation from head of the museum in Alexandria, who does he rush to show the letter to?

3. Who tells Elisha Pappas is not good company for him, and that he should not be reading Greek books?

4. What is the result of Elisha and Pappas visit with Rufus to ask him to convince the Emperor to change his plans?

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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