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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 Rufus do when he realizes Elisha has tried to deceive him?

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

3. How can Elisha's life be described?

4. Whose voice does Elisha recognize discussing cases in Jewish Law?

5. Why do Akiba and Elisha not speak when they meet?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What did the people of Bethar choose to do rather than face Roman slavery and torture?

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

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

9. Why do the rabbis have to meet in secret in the attic?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After the ex-communication, Akiba randomly meets Elisha on the road. However, Akiba does not speak to Elisha because he is honoring the orders of the ex-communication. Is Akiba's behavior too drastic? Should the bonds of friendship be more important than the bonds of law? Cite three examples from the book when friendship and rules are at odds.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Within the various communities of As a Driven Leaf, knowledge seems to be a precious commodity held in high regard. Is it possible that there are universal truths, or is truth subjective to culture? Explain by using three examples that relate to the teachings of the Jewish tradition and the Sanhedrin, as well as the lessons and literature of the Greeks.

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