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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jeremiah was a prophet when what happened to Jerusalem?
(a) It fell.
(b) It became the capital of the Assyrian empire.
(c) It prospered.
(d) It was the center of culture.

2. What country did Israel ask for help and protection from Assyria during the time of Isaiah?
(a) Syria.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Mesopotamia.
(d) Babylon.

3. What does Heschel avoid telling the reader about the prophets' message?
(a) Whether the prophet's message was legitimate.
(b) The specific outcome of the message.
(c) The historical context of the message.
(d) Whether he agrees or disagrees.

4. Isaiah was aware that disaster was coming and from that disaster would come what?
(a) Revenge.
(b) Exile.
(c) Redemption.
(d) Victory.

5. What prophet did God send to Nineveh?
(a) Jeremiah.
(b) Jonah.
(c) Amos.
(d) Micah.

Short Answer Questions

1. Heschel admits that pathos is both a paradox and what?

2. What does Heschel say will change God's judgment about destruction?

3. Who died the year that Isaiah was called by God?

4. What does Tao mean?

5. What did Amos speak out against that differed from Hosea?

(see the answer key)

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