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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapters 10-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does Heschel compare the descriptions of prophecy?
(a) Religious literature.
(b) Grace and holiness.
(c) Religious fervor.
(d) Poetry.

2. If ecstasy were a requirement for a prophet, which prophets of the Old Testament would not have been classified as prophets?
(a) Moses and Isaiah.
(b) Daniel and Zechariah.
(c) Second Isaiah and Habakkuk.
(d) Micah and Jonah.

3. How is God's love to man shown?
(a) By being righteous.
(b) By giving us a connection with God.
(c) By giving us what we want.
(d) By showing us what we should do.

4. One view that Heschel discusses is that an outstanding feature of a poet's consciousness is the sense of being what at the moment of inspiration?
(a) Taken over by another.
(b) Passive.
(c) In control.
(d) Rational.

5. God's anger is great and to be feared, but God is also what?
(a) Just.
(b) Vengeful.
(c) Rational.
(d) Compassionate.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Heschel call the prophet he discusses after Habakkuk the "Second Isaiah"?

2. Heschel links divine inspiration to what?

3. Heschel says the problem is not that we depict God incorrectly but what?

4. What does Heschel say that Habakkuk is tormented by?

5. What is anthropopathy?

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