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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. When Elisha is going back to Nicholaus, what does he overhear his father say to Uncle Amram?
(a) He thinks he should take over direction of Elisha's studies.
(b) He does not believe in the miracle of the parting of the Red Sea.
(c) He worries Elisha does not believe in miracles.
(d) He does not think Elisha studies hard enough.

2. What does Elisha feel shamed by?
(a) By the idea that he caused the Jewish faith to end forever.
(b) By having to sit next to a harlot at the executions.
(c) By how the other rabbis beg for their lives.
(d) By the dedication of his fellow rabbis.

3. When Elisha's trial period as a sage apprentice is over, what does he decide to do?
(a) He runs away from Uncle Amram.
(b) He returns home and learns carpentry with Pappas.
(c) He swims in the Red Sea and drowns.
(d) He chooses to continue his training with Joshua.

4. To which court does the the merchant take his case, after he leaves the Jewish court?
(a) The merchant drops the case.
(b) The Roman court.
(c) The Elysian court.
(d) The Grecian court.

5. What impresses Elisha about the Roman court system?
(a) The efficiency and professionalism.
(b) The lavish adornments, and the beautiful architecture.
(c) The complete lack of prejudice against jewish people.
(d) The expansive Greek reference library adjacent to the courtroom.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rufus say will happen to Elisha and Pappas if they do not comply?

2. How does Elisha try to deceive Rufus?

3. What is Elisha amazed to find even on death row?

4. Why is Tobias, Elisha's steward, furious with Pappas and Elisha for their conversation with the Romans?

5. How does Elisha begins his life as a Rabbi?

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