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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. Why is Rabbi Johannan amazed that Elisha is studying to become a rabbi?
(a) Because Elisha's father had strong sympathies for the Greek.
(b) Because Elisha isn't intelligent enough to handle the job.
(c) Because Elisha is a lay carpenter.
(d) Because Elisha is a Greek.

2. What is the origin of Theo's name?
(a) Jewish.
(b) Roman.
(c) Danish.
(d) Greek.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Elisha Pappas is not good company for him, and that he should not be reading Greek books?

2. Why does Amram decide not to let Elisha become married to Theo?

3. What gift does Elisha receive from Pappas?

4. When Pappas finds Elisha alone in the garden, what does he tell him?

5. What does Elisha think about his new wife after the week-long festival?

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