2. Who takes over Elisha's circumcision ceremony at the absence of Abuyah?
(a) Eliezer.
(b) Uncle Amram.
(c) Joshua.
(d) Elisheba.

3. What do Deborah's behavior and actions at the feast make very clear about her character?
(a) That she is warm and genuine.
(b) That she is very temperamental.
(c) That she values wealth more than friendship.
(d) That she is in love with Pappas.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

3. Why is Rabbi Johannan amazed that Elisha is studying to become a rabbi?

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

5. When Elisha is going back to Nicholaus, what does he overhear his father say to Uncle Amram?

(see the answer key)

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