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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 has Akiba come to Antioch to raise money for war against the Romans?
(a) He has joined the Jewish rebels.
(b) The Emperor is dedicating the temple to Jupiter.
(c) Because of the Emperor's plan to turn Israel into a site for pagans.
(d) The Romans killed so many jews, and burned down the temple.

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

3. While the seventy sages of the Sanhedrin are in session, who raises the question about whether a man should use Greek books and letters to read and study?
(a) A Rabbi.
(b) The Patriarch.
(c) Abuyah.
(d) Elisha.

4. Who stands up against the leader of the rebels?
(a) The Sanhedrin.
(b) Rabbi Joshua.
(c) Julianus.
(d) The Roman Cavalry.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens after Judah ben Baba ordains the new rabbi at their secret meeting?

2. What does Rufus say will happen to Elisha and Pappas if they do not comply?

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

4. To which court does the the merchant take his case, after he leaves the Jewish court?

5. How does Elisha meet Akiba?

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