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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Elisha meet Akiba?
(a) At a dinner.
(b) Rabbi Joshua introduces them when they get to the Sanhedrin.
(c) At the Sanhedrin during the proceedings.
(d) Akiba is Elisha's teacher.

2. What did Elisha's best friends do because they were manipulated by Elisha?
(a) Helped him learn more Greek knowledge.
(b) Devised new methods to counteract the Sanhedrin.
(c) Built a government based on Greek law.
(d) Rebuilt the Temple.

3. Where does the plague strike?
(a) Usher.
(b) Jerusalem.
(c) Palestine.
(d) Antioch.

4. 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.

5. What does Elisha accidentally do in Jewish academy class one day?
(a) Trips over a student.
(b) Sets fire to the scrolls in class.
(c) Drops a Greek scroll in class.
(d) Slams his fingers in the door.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Elisha's new plan concerning the Jews and Christians who believe differently than the traditional Jewish doctrine?

2. Which renewed friend provides Elisha with a cover to get the books he needs?

3. What is the commander's response to the pleading of the sages?

4. What is the small delegation of the Sanhedrin sages alarmed by?

5. What happens when Palestine learns of Trajan's edict that the Temple may be rebuilt?

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