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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Elisha ask of Rufus in return for his cooperation?
(a) To destroy the Sanhedrin.
(b) To forgive him.
(c) To not kill Pappas.
(d) To stop the war.

4. When does Elisha hear Charicles the philosopher speak at Antioch?
(a) Many years later.
(b) During a festival.
(c) As soon as he returns to Antioch.
(d) Before leaving Antioch for the last time.

5. What is the strength of the Jewish faith expected to outlast?
(a) The paganism practiced by the Romans.
(b) The war against the Jews.
(c) The Jews who practice it.
(d) The vast studies and wisdom of the Romans and Greeks.

6. What vow does Elisha make to Manto before she dies in his arms?
(a) Nothing will stop him from completing his great project.
(b) He will tell Rufus she loves him.
(c) He will find Rufus and aid him in his war efforts.
(d) He will love her forever.

7. What does Rufus want Elisha and Pappas to do?
(a) To stay with him at his headquarters for their safety.
(b) To fight along side the Romans.
(c) To send a message to Israel.
(d) To inform him about the Jews.

8. Why do both Elisha and Pappas curtail their expenses and move to smaller apartments?
(a) They are trying to live more humble lives.
(b) The economy of the area is devastated because of the war.
(c) They are saving money to help the Jews war with the Romans.
(d) They are preparing for the harsh winter.

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

10. What has Demonax studied all available information on for years and found nothing to use?
(a) Greek literature.
(b) Paganism.
(c) Metaphysics.
(d) Business management.

11. What can Meir see in his old master's eyes?
(a) Concern.
(b) Anguish.
(c) Disappointment.
(d) Disillusionment.

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

13. How can Elisha's life be described?
(a) As a life of fear and self-loathing.
(b) As one of controversy and dissent and of questioning and seeking truth.
(c) As one of faith, honor, and dignity.
(d) As a life of shame and embarrassment.

14. What does Elisha realize about the peddlers as they sing their wares?
(a) Messages are being sent in Hebrew.
(b) They love to sing lullabies.
(c) Peddlers are incoherent babblers.
(d) They will cheat everyone out of their money.

15. What happens after Judah ben Baba ordains the new rabbi at their secret meeting?
(a) Judah ben Baba flees to Morocco.
(b) The Romans find Judah ben Baba and kill him.
(c) Elisha talks with Judah ben Baba about logic and faith.
(d) The Persians attack Rome.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the new rabbis after Judah ben Baba ordains them?

2. After 8 years in Antioch, Elisha writes a monograph detailing what?

3. Where has Rufus erected his headquarters?

4. How long does the siege on Bethar last?

5. Where is Elisha taken after the executions?

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