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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Elisha tell Meir's wife?
(a) She should run away with him.
(b) He does not appreciate her advances toward him.
(c) She has married an awful husband.
(d) He loves her.

2. Soon after Elisha's conversation, a rider comes into town with what news?
(a) That the Temple has been completed.
(b) That Meir has died in a horrible accident.
(c) That the Romans have banned Jews from working on the Temple.
(d) That Elisha's wife has been injured.

3. Why do both Elisha and Pappas curtail their expenses and move to smaller apartments?
(a) The economy of the area is devastated because of the war.
(b) They are trying to live more humble lives.
(c) They are saving money to help the Jews war with the Romans.
(d) They are preparing for the harsh winter.

4. When Elisha and his friends are at the home of Simeon ben Azzai, what happens to their host?
(a) The host kills the other Simeon.
(b) The host arrives completely drunk.
(c) He claims he no longer trusts in God.
(d) Simeon ben Azzai says he is ready to meet God and dies in their arms.

5. Why do Akiba and Elisha not speak when they meet?
(a) Elisha is upset that Akiba did not stand by him in Israel.
(b) Akiba hates Elisha for what he did in Israel.
(c) Akiba and Elisha have no interest in each other.
(d) Akiba honors the commands of the ex-communication.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Roman reinforcements bring with them?

2. Why does Demonax recommend that Elisha see Poleman?

3. What news does Pappas return to Antioch with?

4. Roman officers come to the house of Pappas to deliver what document to Elisha?

5. On his next journey, when Elisha stops in a small town what does he see?

(see the answer key)

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