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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 9-11; Part 2: Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Heschel says that prophets have a duty to what?
(a) To their countrymen.
(b) To their religion.
(c) To their time and place.
(d) To their families.

2. According to Heschel, how did God show himself to prophets?
(a) In totality.
(b) In vague notions.
(c) In absolutes.
(d) In variables.

3. Why does Heschel use quotes from other books of the Bible?
(a) To prove his point.
(b) To provide background.
(c) To prove he knows about the Bible.
(d) To show continuity.

4. Which prophet does Heschel not provide the reader his past?
(a) Hosea.
(b) Micah.
(c) Second Isaiah.
(d) Elijah.

5. Micah lived about the same time as what other prophet?
(a) Jeremiah.
(b) Amos.
(c) Hosea.
(d) Isaiah.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Heschel say is the basis for the relationship of God and man?

2. What changed with Second Isaiah?

3. The author describes what era in the Old Testament?

4. Who was Hezekiah?

5. What does Heschel say plays a part in the message that the prophets bring to the people?

(see the answer key)

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