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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 Abuyah considered something of a heretic among others in this society?
(a) He spoke with Roman soldiers.
(b) His wife, Elisheba, died shortly after giving birth to his son.
(c) He is late for Elisha's circumcision.
(d) He is known to have studied Greek and Roman works.

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

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

4. How does Elisha meet Akiba?
(a) Akiba is Elisha's teacher.
(b) At the Sanhedrin during the proceedings.
(c) Rabbi Joshua introduces them when they get to the Sanhedrin.
(d) At a dinner.

5. Who tells Elisha that there are rebels among the Jews?
(a) Deborah.
(b) Rabbi Peter.
(c) Uncle Amram.
(d) Rabbi Joshua.

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 the Sanhedrin send a delegation to Rome?

3. Elisha returns home for major festivals and uses this time to learn what from Amram?

4. When Abuyah dies, who burns all the books and documents that are not Jewish?

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

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