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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, Chapters XVI - XIX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the confusing and angry man Elisha meets at dinner before he meets Simeon ben Azzai and Simeon ben Zoma?
(a) Josef, a member of the Sanhedrin.
(b) Azzar, an old carpenter.
(c) Zion, a young rabbi.
(d) Shraga, a rebellious and almost insane fighter for the Jews.

2. Which renewed friend provides Elisha with a cover to get the books he needs?
(a) Simeon.
(b) Meir.
(c) Nicholaus.
(d) Uncle Amram.

3. Where does Elisha suspect the real truth lies?
(a) The Sanhedrin, tradition, and ancient scriptures.
(b) Science, math, or philosophy.
(c) Logic, reason, and astrology.
(d) Math, english, and religion.

4. 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.

5. What is the result of the three years of instruction Elisha receives from Amram after his father's death?
(a) Elisha becomes thoroughly Jewish in practice and appearance, yet not in thought.
(b) Elisha becomes thoroughly Jewish in practice, appearance, and thought.
(c) Elisha begins his training to become a rabbi and sage.
(d) Elisha renounces his Jewish faith.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Deborah's behavior and actions at the feast make very clear about her character?

2. What does Elisha realize about his two years of study and the knowledge he has gleaned?

3. What happens to Eliezer's proposal concerning the ban against pagan literature?

4. Where does the plague strike?

5. What type of teaching does Amram follow in his life, and how important is it to him?

(see the answer key)

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