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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Chapter XXI & Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the Sanhedrin send a delegation to Rome?
(a) The Sanhedrin is asking to rebuild their temple.
(b) Roman soldiers are traveling to close to the Sanhedrin.
(c) The Sanhedrin is concerned about rebel Jews.
(d) Rome has threatened to rebuild the temple for the Jews.

2. How do the two men discuss the highest levels of philosophy?
(a) As men who have devoted their lives to the study of philosophy.
(b) Without much passion or wit.
(c) With disgust.
(d) From the standpoint of men who have great faith.

3. What has Akiba predicted about the Roman Empire?
(a) The Roman Empire will never fall.
(b) The Roman Empire will change some day.
(c) The Roman Empire will someday fall.
(d) The Roman Empire will destroy the Jewsish faith.

4. Why has Elisha been called to return to Israel?
(a) To attend the funeral of Nicholaus.
(b) To lecture a class in an academy on the importance of truth in faith.
(c) To reforge the bond with his wife.
(d) To stand trial.

5. Why does Manto say it is impossible for her to marry Elisha?
(a) She does not love him.
(b) She cannot leave her lifestyle.
(c) She is happily married to Rufus.
(d) She would be looked down upon by her friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the result of the three years of instruction Elisha receives from Amram after his father's death?

2. Who does Elisha want to seek out to answer his questions?

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

4. What does Rufus do when he realizes Elisha has tried to deceive him?

5. Who goes mad and implicates Elisha as the one who created the disbelief in him?

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