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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 thinks he should take over direction of Elisha's studies.
(d) He worries Elisha does not believe in miracles.

2. Why does Amram decide not to let Elisha become married to Theo?
(a) Deborah's family is much wealthier than Theo's.
(b) Amram thinks Theo distracts Elisha from his studies.
(c) Because Theo's family is part Greek.
(d) Amram knows that Elisha is in love with Deborah.

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

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

5. What is Abuyah's dying wish for Elisha to fulfill?
(a) That Elisha will be wholehearted and not torn in two.
(b) That Elisha burn all books and documents that are not Jewish.
(c) That Elisha train to become a rabbi and sage.
(d) That Elisha do what his uncle, Amram, tells him to do.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Elisha try to console Deborah after she becomes pregnant twice and loses both babies?

2. After Elisha's first meeting with Rabbi Joshua, how does Rabbi Joshua win Elisha's confidence?

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

4. What is the result of the three years of instruction Elisha receives from Amram after his father's death?

5. Does Abuyah consort with pagan philosophers and read Greek books?

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