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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. How does Elisha try to deceive Rufus?

2. Who does Elisha encounter on the road to Caesarea?

3. Where is Elisha taken after the executions?

4. What vow does Elisha make to Manto before she dies in his arms?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How did Meir honor Elisha after Elisha died?

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

5. While in jail, Akiba makes a prediction. What does Akiba predict?

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

7. Why do Elisha and Manto hide their mutual love from Rufus, Manto's benefactor?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

In As a Driven Leaf, Deborah and Elisha are betrothed according to Jewish tradition. What similarities is their marriage based on? Find other couples and marriages in the book. What similarities are their relationships based on? Compare and contrast at least two relationships. Support your examples with material from the book.

Essay Topic 3

The grand thematic struggle is between faith and reason and mostly exemplified by Elisha's character. Can faith and reason work together or are they fundamentally different principles? Discuss how Elisha is affected by the struggle between choosing faith and reason. Provide two examples of the conflict between faith and reason found in the book.

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