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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. Where does Elisha go to escape the cold of the blizzard?
(a) The library.
(b) The Sanhedrin.
(c) The headquarters of Rufus.
(d) The home of Pappas.

2. What great tragedy happened to Elisha's family?
(a) His mother died.
(b) His father died.
(c) His grandparents died.
(d) Both his mother and father died.

3. What gift does Elisha receive from Pappas?
(a) A ring.
(b) Old, ancient scrolls.
(c) An expensive lamp.
(d) A Greek book.

4. How does Charicles first feel about Elisha?
(a) He admires Elisha for his faith.
(b) Disgust for Elisha's reputation.
(c) Pity for Elisha's troubled life.
(d) He tries to avoid talking to him.

5. Why is Rabbi Johannan amazed that Elisha is studying to become a rabbi?
(a) Because Elisha is a lay carpenter.
(b) Because Elisha is a Greek.
(c) Because Elisha isn't intelligent enough to handle the job.
(d) Because Elisha's father had strong sympathies for the Greek.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Meir fight for concerning Elisha's death?

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

3. What does Charicles finally say about mathematics and science?

4. What do the people of Bethar do when they realize that the Romans will soon overrun their town?

5. What happened to the merchant's business after the court case?

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