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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 does Elisha feel shamed by?

2. Why do Manto and Elisha always have a third person with them?

3. Why does Demonax refuse Elisha's request?

4. How does Charicles first feel about Elisha?

5. Why do both Elisha and Pappas curtail their expenses and move to smaller apartments?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

7. Why does Elisha decide not to reveal the names of the new rabbis to Rufus?

8. How did Meir honor Elisha after Elisha died?

9. Why does Demonax refuse to take on Elisha as a student, and what consolation does he offer to Elisha?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Deborah does not treat others with much respect. She encourages Elisha to get rid of some servants because they are too old to work. Describe her behavior toward other people. Using Deborah as one example, defend or oppose the argument that respect should be deserved or earned. Cite at least two other examples from the book that draw on different characters to support your argument.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the contrast between the decision of the people of Bethar and the decision of Elisha when faced with Roman persecution. Why did the people of Bethar choose to commit mass suicide? Who made the wiser choice, the people of Bethar or Elisha? Define wisdom according to the principles of Elisha and the town of Bethar.

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