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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. 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) He claims he no longer trusts in God.
(c) Simeon ben Azzai says he is ready to meet God and dies in their arms.
(d) The host arrives completely drunk.

2. What impresses Elisha about the Roman court system?
(a) The lavish adornments, and the beautiful architecture.
(b) The expansive Greek reference library adjacent to the courtroom.
(c) The complete lack of prejudice against jewish people.
(d) The efficiency and professionalism.

3. When Pappas finds Elisha alone in the garden, what does he tell him?
(a) That he loves Deborah.
(b) That he is betrothed to Theo.
(c) That he is moving to Antioch.
(d) That he wishes to move in with Elisha.

4. Why is Elisha overcome with discontent when he visits with Meir and Beruriah?
(a) He lacks the proper education to study Greek literature well.
(b) They tell Elisha that they can no longer see him.
(c) Meir and Beruriah mock Elisha for his educational background.
(d) They tell him that the Sanhedrin will indict him.

5. What did rabbi Joshua do when the ex-communication of Elisha was read at Sanhedrin?
(a) Introduced an interdict on Greek studies.
(b) Said he would go to Antioch and find Elisha by himself.
(c) Said he knew of Elisha's Greek studies.
(d) Left the Sanhedrin in anguish over his friends misfortune.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of teaching does Amram follow in his life, and how important is it to him?

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

3. Where does the plague strike?

4. Why does Amram decide not to let Elisha become married to Theo?

5. Elisha's obsession with truth has caused what to dissolve?

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