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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 is Abuyah considered something of a heretic among others in this society?
(a) His wife, Elisheba, died shortly after giving birth to his son.
(b) He is known to have studied Greek and Roman works.
(c) He is late for Elisha's circumcision.
(d) He spoke with Roman soldiers.

2. What do Deborah's behavior and actions at the feast make very clear about her character?
(a) That she is in love with Pappas.
(b) That she is very temperamental.
(c) That she is warm and genuine.
(d) That she values wealth more than friendship.

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

4. Why is Elisha ashamed when he watches the spectacle at the local arena where men and lions kill each other?
(a) His own feelings of bloodlust.
(b) The grotesque violence causes him to laugh.
(c) He cannot stop the crowd of people from watching.
(d) Pappas cheers on the violence maniacally.

5. Who does Elisha present his idea to about Greek literature?
(a) Akiba and the two Simeons.
(b) Meir, Deborah and Simeon.
(c) Deborah, Akiba, and Amram.
(d) Meir and the two Simeons.

Short Answer Questions

1. How can Elisha's life be described?

2. What idea does Elisha present to his friends about Greek literature?

3. How does Charicles first feel about Elisha?

4. Who encourages Elisha to publish his monograph?

5. What is Deborah bothered by when around Meir and his wife?

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