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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. As Meir is weeping at Elisha's grave, how does Meir remember Elisha?
(a) With remorse and sympathy for his lost faith.
(b) As the old man who caused so much suffering.
(c) With love and regret that Elisha's dreams had to die.
(d) With contempt and malice for his betrayal.

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

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

4. What do the people of Bethar do when they realize that the Romans will soon overrun their town?
(a) Surrender to the Romans.
(b) Celebrate and prepare a grand feast.
(c) Commit suicide.
(d) Invite the Romans into town.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rufus do when he realizes Elisha has tried to deceive him?

2. What did Meir fight for concerning Elisha's death?

3. What causes Charicles to change his mind about Elisha?

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

5. What task has Rabbi Judah ben Baba been chosen for during the meeting in the attic?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What happened to Elisha after he was forced to watch the rabbis be executed?

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

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

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

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

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

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