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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. Why is Abuyah considered something of a heretic among others in this society?
(a) He is known to have studied Greek and Roman works.
(b) His wife, Elisheba, died shortly after giving birth to his son.
(c) He spoke with Roman soldiers.
(d) He is late for Elisha's circumcision.

2. How old is Elisha when he gets married?
(a) 21.
(b) 25.
(c) 23.
(d) 20.

3. What does Elisha accidentally do in Jewish academy class one day?
(a) Drops a Greek scroll in class.
(b) Slams his fingers in the door.
(c) Sets fire to the scrolls in class.
(d) Trips over a student.

4. Where are Elisha and Pappas going when they run into Theo?
(a) They are going to study Greek and Roman works.
(b) They are going to find an encampment of Roman soldiers in the area.
(c) They are headed to watch a cow give birth.
(d) They are going to find Elisha's father and his uncle.

5. Whose mother dies soon after childbirth?
(a) Abuyah's mother.
(b) Elisha's mother.
(c) Amram's mother.
(d) Elisheba's mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the deaths from the plague affect Elisha?

2. Where did Elisha travel while studying, attending academies, and sitting with the masters?

3. Who does Elisha find out he has been betrothed to?

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

5. While the seventy sages of the Sanhedrin are in session, who raises the question about whether a man should use Greek books and letters to read and study?

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