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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Chapters I - VIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Uncle Amram take Elisha to begin his training to become a rabbi and sage?
(a) Rome.
(b) The Home of Pappas.
(c) The Home of Rabbi Joshua.
(d) The Red Sea.

2. When Elisha begins his studies on Antioch, what does he study first?
(a) Advanced Greek grammer.
(b) Basic Greek grammar, culture, and history.
(c) The business of human trading.
(d) Mathematics.

3. What is the commander's response to the pleading of the sages?
(a) He orders the disbandment of the Sanhedrin.
(b) He has the sages executed.
(c) The commander does not change his orders.
(d) The commander releases the insurrection leaders.

4. What does Elisha think about his new wife after the week-long festival?
(a) He hates her.
(b) He is embarrassed by her.
(c) He is disappointed.
(d) He loves her.

5. What does Elisha acknowledge to Meir after receiving the news?
(a) The Sanhedrin will indict him, but he cannot stop searching for answers.
(b) He no longer believes in god.
(c) The Sanhedrin will not indict him because he is so smart.
(d) The Sanhedrin will indict him, and he will stop asking questions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nicholaus tell Elisha when Elisha says he cannot repress his feelings and obsession with finding the truth?

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

3. What happened to the merchant's business after the court case?

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

5. When Elisha returns to his rooms, who wants to know what he is doing?

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