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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Meir and Elisha part ways?
(a) Elisha watches Meir walk away until he can no longer be seen.
(b) Meir watches Elisha walk away until he can no longer be seen.
(c) Meir walks on with Elisha.
(d) Meir swears to never tell a soul about seeing Elisha.

2. What does Charicles finally say about mathematics and science?
(a) They will replace faith some day.
(b) They could also be myths.
(c) They should be forbidden.
(d) They are the laws that all men live by.

3. Why does Elisha return to Antioch?
(a) To end the war, and free his people.
(b) To ask Pappas for forgiveness.
(c) To complete his studies.
(d) To attend the funeral of his good friend, Pappas.

4. How long does the siege on Bethar last?
(a) It never ends.
(b) Four years.
(c) The siege never takes place.
(d) Three years.

5. As Elisha and Pappas travel back through the lands of their birth, what do they find has become of their homes?
(a) They are no loger welcomed because no one knows them anymore.
(b) They have been destroyed.
(c) Roman soldiers now occupy them.
(d) New families live there, and not much else has changed.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Elisha leave the arena?

2. How does Elisha look when he hears Charicles speak at Antioch?

3. What do the rabbis talk about during their meeting, other than keeping the faith alive and ordaining new rabbis?

4. Where has Rufus erected his headquarters?

5. Whose voice does Elisha recognize discussing cases in Jewish Law?

Short Essay Questions

1. Rufus presents a life or death question to Pappas and Elisha. How does Elisha respond?

2. Elisha's life was controversial and devastating as he searched for truth. Was Elisha's search for truth in vain?

3. What did Manto make Elisha vow to do, as she lay dying in his arms?

4. Why did Charicles not want to speak with Elisha at first?

5. Why is Elisha not happy about his relationship with Manto?

6. Why does Demonax refuse to take on Elisha as a student, and what consolation does he offer to Elisha?

7. As Elisha and Pappas travel back to Jerusalem, how does their hometown look?

8. Why does Charicles say that mathematics and science could also be myths?

9. Was it wise for Elisha to pursue truth regardless of the consequences?

10. While in jail, Akiba makes a prediction. What does Akiba predict?

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