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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "The Prophets" was written for which religious groups?
(a) Christians and Muslims.
(b) Jews and Christians.
(c) Jews and Orthodox.
(d) Jews and Muslims.

2. In order to aid the reader's understanding, Heschel includes an appendix on what subject?
(a) God.
(b) Theology.
(c) Pathos.
(d) Maps of the time.

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

4. Who died the year that Isaiah was called by God?
(a) His son.
(b) The king.
(c) His wife.
(d) The prophet Amos.

5. Prophets rebuked the inhabitants of cities for things that others would have called what?
(a) Wondrous.
(b) Acceptable.
(c) Sinful.
(d) Unjust.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Amos describe God's voice calling to him?

2. The author states that a prophet looked at things that seemed what to other people?

3. What people did Amos, Hosea, and Isaiah try to save?

4. Hosea was aware that his relationship with his wife mirrored the relationship of whom?

5. What social ill did Hosea primarily speak out against?

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