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

2. How do the deaths from the plague affect Elisha?
(a) He ignores their deaths.
(b) He finds justification for their deaths in the Bible.
(c) He is not affected by the deaths at all.
(d) He questions God's mercy for causing such anguish.

3. Who is the confusing and angry man Elisha meets at dinner before he meets Simeon ben Azzai and Simeon ben Zoma?
(a) Josef, a member of the Sanhedrin.
(b) Zion, a young rabbi.
(c) Azzar, an old carpenter.
(d) Shraga, a rebellious and almost insane fighter for the Jews.

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

5. What is the name of Meir's wife?
(a) Malachi.
(b) Deborah.
(c) Beruriah.
(d) Beryl.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Elisha dismayed to discover when he arrives to help with the court case?

3. How does Elisha feel about Meir's marriage?

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

5. Who tells Elisha that there are rebels among the Jews?

(see the answer key)

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