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

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

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

4. Where is Elisha taken after the executions?
(a) To the home of Pappas, who has been executed.
(b) To the home of Nicholaus, who cares for him.
(c) To jail.
(d) To Rufus.

5. Meir walks with Elisha until they reach the boundary which marks what?
(a) Where Jews are not allowed to cross on the Sabbath.
(b) The separation between Jews and Romans.
(c) The entrance to Caesarea.
(d) The beginning of Roman territory.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Charicles say about Euclid?

2. When does Elisha hear Charicles the philosopher speak at Antioch?

3. Why do Akiba and Elisha not speak when they meet?

4. After Elisha receives a letter of commendation from head of the museum in Alexandria, who does he rush to show the letter to?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does the bloody spectacle not humor the Romans?

5. What is symbolic about Meir choosing to not walk with Elisha past the boundary where Jews are not allowed to cross on the Sabbath?

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

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

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

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

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

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