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

2. What do the rabbis talk about during their meeting, other than keeping the faith alive and ordaining new rabbis?

3. Where does Elisha go to begin his work for the Romans?

4. What is Elisha's great undoing?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Why does Akiba refuse to speak to Elisha when they see each other on the road?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Within As a Driven Leaf, a lot of promises are made and broken. Choose a side and argue whether or not promises should ever be broken. Cite three examples from the book that deal with promises to back up the argument.

Essay Topic 2

When Meir and Beruriah's sons die, Elisha thinks about the fragility of life. Elisha looks to Jewish stories and traditions for solace, but he begins to doubt their veracity. Why does Elisha look to the Jewish traditions and literature for comfort? Why does he doubt their potency and truth? Cite three examples of mistrust of faith throughout the novel and explain the tensions characters have between faith and reason.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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