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

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

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

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

5. In the Old Testament, sacrifices were part of the people's what?
(a) Way of showing remorse.
(b) Way of worship.
(c) Way of honoring their dead families.
(d) Way of showing how much they owned.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country did Israel ask for help and protection from Assyria during the time of Isaiah?

2. God answers Habakkuk that God's hand is constantly working even though what?

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

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

5. What did Mesha sacrifice to appease his idols during wartime?

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