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

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

3. Amos began with a message of what?
(a) Contrition.
(b) Love.
(c) Doom.
(d) Hope.

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

5. What social ill did Hosea primarily speak out against?
(a) Idolatry.
(b) Infidelity.
(c) Gluttony.
(d) Sin in general.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Heschel use to solidify his facts about the prophets?

3. Heschel says God hates sin but is also what?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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