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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 5-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Jeremiah imprisoned?
(a) Because he abandoned the Babylonians.
(b) Because he spoke out against the king.
(c) Because he abandoned the Assyrians.
(d) Because of his prophesies.

2. What does Heschel use to solidify his facts about the prophets?
(a) His opinions.
(b) Other parts of the Bible.
(c) Opinions of others.
(d) The prophets' own words.

3. Heschel says God hates sin but is also what?
(a) Intolerant of injustice.
(b) Judgmental.
(c) Forgiving.
(d) Vengeful.

4. Hosea was aware that his relationship with his wife mirrored the relationship of whom?
(a) God's people and their kings.
(b) God's people and Hosea.
(c) God and Hosea.
(d) God and his people.

5. Heschel says that Jeremiah is often called a prophet of what?
(a) Wrath.
(b) Forgiveness.
(c) Doom.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Heschel avoid telling the reader about the prophets' message?

3. Jeremiah was a prophet when what happened to Jerusalem?

4. Before Amos was called by God what was his job?

5. What term does Jeremiah use for the people of God because they refuse to turn themselves toward God?

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