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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. How does Elisha feel about his quest to seek a reasoned certainty that would explain everything, including faith?
(a) His quest has only strengthened his commitment to faith.
(b) His quest was a vital part of faith.
(c) Given the chance, he would not change anything.
(d) His quest was in vain.

2. How does Elisha feel about Meir's marriage?
(a) Glad his marriage is nothing like Meir's.
(b) Feels Meir's wife should be more submissive.
(c) Feels should Meir treated his wife better.
(d) Wishes his marriage was like Meir's.

3. How are the conditions of the jail described to Elisha?
(a) Fair conditions.
(b) Comfortable.
(c) Terrible.
(d) Royal and plush.

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

5. What happens to people who are caught practicing Jewish traditions and teachings?
(a) They are executed.
(b) No one is caught.
(c) No one in the book practices Jewish traditions and teachings.
(d) They are praised.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Elisha tell Meir about faith and reason?

2. Who tells Elisha Pappas is not good company for him, and that he should not be reading Greek books?

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

4. How are over thirty rabbis able to meet in the attic of a friend in Lydda?

5. What is the result of Elisha and Pappas visit with Rufus to ask him to convince the Emperor to change his plans?

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