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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 Tobias, Elisha's steward, furious with Pappas and Elisha for their conversation with the Romans?
(a) Because the Romans caused the boys to come home late.
(b) Because the Romans murdered many Jews and destroyed the Temple.
(c) Because the boys weren't respectful enough to the Romans.
(d) Because now the boys want to be Romans.

2. What does Elisha think about his new wife after the week-long festival?
(a) He loves her.
(b) He is embarrassed by her.
(c) He is disappointed.
(d) He hates her.

3. Does Abuyah consort with pagan philosophers and read Greek books?
(a) When he was younger, but he does not do so anymore.
(b) No.
(c) Yes.
(d) Sometimes, but he hides his beliefs from everyone.

4. Where does Uncle Amram take Elisha to begin his training to become a rabbi and sage?
(a) Rome.
(b) The Home of Rabbi Joshua.
(c) The Home of Pappas.
(d) The Red Sea.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Deborah encourage Elisha to curry the Shraga's favor?

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

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

4. What great tragedy happened to Elisha's family?

5. Why is Abuyah considered something of a heretic among others in this society?

(see the answer key)

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