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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 to the new rabbis after Judah ben Baba ordains them?
(a) They disappear.
(b) They escape from the Romans without harm.
(c) They refuse to teach the people.
(d) They convert to Buddhism.

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

3. How are over thirty rabbis able to meet in the attic of a friend in Lydda?
(a) They pretend to be merchants attending a market.
(b) They pretend to be lepers.
(c) The rabbis experience no problems and meet without disguise.
(d) They pretend to be old women attending a knitting party.

4. Why do Akiba and Elisha not speak when they meet?
(a) Akiba and Elisha have no interest in each other.
(b) Akiba hates Elisha for what he did in Israel.
(c) Akiba honors the commands of the ex-communication.
(d) Elisha is upset that Akiba did not stand by him in Israel.

5. Why does Demonax recommend that Elisha see Poleman?
(a) Poleman can outline Elisha's reading for him.
(b) Poleman has questions he feels only Elisha can answer.
(c) Poleman knows of a man who may be able to help Elisha.
(d) Poleman taught Demonax everything he knows.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Elisha taken after the executions?

2. Who does Elisha find in prison?

3. What has Elisha based his entire life and course of studies on?

4. How long does the siege on Bethar last?

5. Why do Manto and Elisha always have a third person with them?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Elisha decide not to reveal the names of the new rabbis to Rufus?

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

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

4. What did the people of Bethar choose to do rather than face Roman slavery and torture?

5. How do the Jews of Palestine react when they discover Judah was martyred?

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

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

8. Describe the symbolism behind Rufus making Elisha sit beside a harlot during the executions.

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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