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

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

3. How does Elisha feel about his quest to seek a reasoned certainty that would explain everything, including faith?
(a) His quest was in vain.
(b) His quest has only strengthened his commitment to faith.
(c) His quest was a vital part of faith.
(d) Given the chance, he would not change anything.

4. How does Elisha look when he hears Charicles speak at Antioch?
(a) Worried by the outlandish ideas Charicles speaks of.
(b) Distracted by his own memories of betrayal.
(c) Appears youthful and vibrant, despite his age.
(d) Ravaged and he has white hair.

5. How do the two men discuss the highest levels of philosophy?
(a) With disgust.
(b) From the standpoint of men who have great faith.
(c) As men who have devoted their lives to the study of philosophy.
(d) Without much passion or wit.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are over thirty rabbis able to meet in the attic of a friend in Lydda?

2. Where has Rufus erected his headquarters?

3. Why does Elisha return to Antioch?

4. What happens when Meir and Elisha part ways?

5. Why does Demonax recommend that Elisha see Poleman?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the rabbis have to meet in secret in the attic?

2. Why does Elisha's discussion with Charicles deeply disturb Elisha?

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

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

5. What does Elisha tell Meir about faith and reason?

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

7. Where does Elisha go during the blizzard, and why?

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

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

10. How did Meir honor Elisha after Elisha died?

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