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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Elisha is going back to Nicholaus, what does he overhear his father say to Uncle Amram?
(a) He does not think Elisha studies hard enough.
(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 thinks he should take over direction of Elisha's studies.

2. Where are Elisha and Deborah to stay when at the feast?
(a) Uncle Amram's estate.
(b) Their own estate.
(c) Rabbi Peter's home.
(d) Akiba's house.

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

4. 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?
(a) Abuyah.
(b) A Rabbi.
(c) The Patriarch.
(d) Elisha.

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, appearance, and thought.
(b) Elisha becomes thoroughly Jewish in practice and appearance, yet not in thought.
(c) Elisha begins his training to become a rabbi and sage.
(d) Elisha renounces his Jewish faith.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose mother dies soon after childbirth?

2. Who tells Elisha that there are rebels among the Jews?

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

4. What is Abuyah's dying wish for Elisha to fulfill?

5. Why does Deborah encourage Elisha to curry the Shraga's favor?

(see the answer key)

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