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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. Why is Rabbi Johannan amazed that Elisha is studying to become a rabbi?
(a) Because Elisha is a lay carpenter.
(b) Because Elisha's father had strong sympathies for the Greek.
(c) Because Elisha is a Greek.
(d) Because Elisha isn't intelligent enough to handle the job.
2. How does Elisha meet Akiba?
(a) Rabbi Joshua introduces them when they get to the Sanhedrin.
(b) At the Sanhedrin during the proceedings.
(c) Akiba is Elisha's teacher.
(d) At a dinner.
3. After Elisha's first meeting with Rabbi Joshua, how does Rabbi Joshua win Elisha's confidence?
(a) Rabbi Joshua praises Elisha.
(b) Elisha admires Joshuas modest life-style.
(c) Rabbi Joshua proposes a trial period for them both.
(d) Rabbi Joshua does not win Elisha's confidence at all.
4. 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) Shraga, a rebellious and almost insane fighter for the Jews.
(d) Azzar, an old carpenter.
5. Which two friends of Elisha are going insane because of the knowledge they have gained from Greek literature?
(a) Simeon ben Zoma and Akiba.
(b) None of Elisha's friends are going insane.
(c) Akiba and Simeon ben Azzai.
(d) The two Simeons.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is Elisha dismayed to discover when he arrives to help with the court case?
2. What is Abuyah's dying wish for Elisha to fulfill?
3. What does Nicholaus try to convince Elisha to do?
4. After being asked to make a speech to a class in an academy, what does Elisha tell the students?
5. Who is the leader of the rebels?
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