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

2. Who does Elisha know that dies of the plague?
(a) Deborah and her servant girl.
(b) All of the members of the Sanhedrin.
(c) Joseph and Josiah.
(d) Meir's children.

3. Why does Amram decide not to let Elisha become married to Theo?
(a) Amram knows that Elisha is in love with Deborah.
(b) Amram thinks Theo distracts Elisha from his studies.
(c) Because Theo's family is part Greek.
(d) Deborah's family is much wealthier than Theo's.

4. What great tragedy happened to Elisha's family?
(a) Both his mother and father died.
(b) His mother died.
(c) His father died.
(d) His grandparents died.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Elisha when he gets married?

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

3. What is the name of Meir's wife?

4. How do the deaths from the plague affect Elisha?

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

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