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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What has Akiba predicted about the Roman Empire?
2. Where does Elisha go to escape the cold of the blizzard?
3. What does Rufus say will happen to Elisha and Pappas if they do not comply?
4. Why does Elisha arrange to meet with Demonax?
5. What does Elisha tell Meir about faith and reason?
Short Essay Questions
1. Was it wise for Elisha to pursue truth regardless of the consequences?
2. Why does the bloody spectacle not humor the Romans?
3. Why is Elisha not happy about his relationship with Manto?
4. How did Meir honor Elisha after Elisha died?
5. What did the people of Bethar choose to do rather than face Roman slavery and torture?
6. Why did Charicles not want to speak with Elisha at first?
7. Why does Demonax refuse to take on Elisha as a student, and what consolation does he offer to Elisha?
8. Why does Charicles say that mathematics and science could also be myths?
9. As Elisha and Pappas travel back to Jerusalem, how does their hometown look?
10. Why does Akiba refuse to speak to Elisha when they see each other on the road?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The Jewish community is generally mistrustful of the Romans. When Shraga and Elisha are working on the court case for the merchant, what does the merchant decide to do, and why? Why did the merchant's business suffer when he took his case to the Roman court? Describe the relationship between the Jewish community and the individual. What pressures and responsibilities do the Jewish members have to their community?
Essay Topic 2
Elisha proposes to Manto because he loves her. However, Manto rejects Elisha's offer of marriage. Is Manto right to not leave her lifestyle for Elisha? Is Elisha being too selfish and asking too much of Manto, or do you think Manto's love isn't strong enough? Argue for or against Manto's decision. Support your argument with three solid reasons and use material from the text.
Essay Topic 3
When Elisha moves to Antioch, his whole lifestyle completely changes. How does Elisha handle his new life? Should he be more accepting or reserved concerning the Greek lifestyle he is being quickly caught up in? Contrast the community of Antioch with the Jewish community of Elisha's youth.
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