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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, Chapters X-XV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the origin of Theo's name?
(a) Roman.
(b) Danish.
(c) Jewish.
(d) Greek.

2. 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) Shraga, a rebellious and almost insane fighter for the Jews.
(d) Josef, a member of the Sanhedrin.

3. When Elisha is going back to Nicholaus, what does he overhear his father say to Uncle Amram?
(a) He does not believe in the miracle of the parting of the Red Sea.
(b) He does not think Elisha studies hard enough.
(c) He thinks he should take over direction of Elisha's studies.
(d) He worries Elisha does not believe in miracles.

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

5. 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) Amram knows that Elisha is in love with Deborah.
(d) Because Theo's family is part Greek.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does the plague strike?

3. What are the names of Meir's children?

4. Who tells Elisha Pappas is not good company for him, and that he should not be reading Greek books?

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

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