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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Pappas go back to Israel?
(a) To extract a message of intent from the Sanhedrin concerning Elisha.
(b) To inform the Sanhedrin that Elisha has no intent to return to Israel.
(c) To bring Deborah back to Antioch with him.
(d) To ask rabbi Joshua for advice concerning Elisha.

2. What is the commander's response to the pleading of the sages?
(a) The commander does not change his orders.
(b) The commander releases the insurrection leaders.
(c) He has the sages executed.
(d) He orders the disbandment of the Sanhedrin.

3. Who goes mad and implicates Elisha as the one who created the disbelief in him?
(a) Simeon ben Zoma.
(b) Akiba.
(c) Simeon ben Azzai.
(d) Nicholaus.

4. What idea does Elisha present to his friends about Greek literature?
(a) That they burn all Greek literature.
(b) Studying it could help people forget their faith.
(c) Studying it could help counter debate.
(d) That the Sanhedrin tax owners of Greek literature.

5. What great tragedy happened to Elisha's family?
(a) Both his mother and father died.
(b) His grandparents died.
(c) His father died.
(d) His mother died.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Elisha try to deceive Rufus?

3. Where are Elisha and Deborah to stay when at the feast?

4. What do the workers, numbering over 500, want to do after the command to leave?

5. When Abuyah dies, who burns all the books and documents that are not Jewish?

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