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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. 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.

2. How does Elisha try to console Deborah after she becomes pregnant twice and loses both babies?
(a) Elisha buys her a servant girl.
(b) Elisha offers to take her to a feast.
(c) Elisha holds her hand in the garden.
(d) Elisha prepares a meal for her.

3. Why does Deborah encourage Elisha to curry the Shraga's favor?
(a) She is concerned the Shraga might prevent his ordination.
(b) She wants Elisha to become Shraga's disciple.
(c) She is concerned the Shraga wants to take Elisha away from her.
(d) She wants the Shraga to give Elisha more servants.

4. What is the name of the Greek scholar who instructs Elisha as a boy?
(a) Theo.
(b) Pappas.
(c) Abuyah.
(d) Nicholaus.

5. Where are Elisha and Pappas going when they run into Theo?
(a) They are headed to watch a cow give birth.
(b) They are going to study Greek and Roman works.
(c) They are going to find an encampment of Roman soldiers in the area.
(d) They are going to find Elisha's father and his uncle.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does the Sanhedrin send a delegation to Rome?

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

4. What is the origin of Theo's name?

5. 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?

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