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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. The author states that a prophet looked at things that seemed what to other people?
(a) Trivial.
(b) Extraneous.
(c) Sacred.
(d) Odd.

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

3. What does Heschel say the prophets had to endure?
(a) Ill health.
(b) Scorn.
(c) Loneliness.
(d) Lack of wealth.

4. How does Heschel describe the time during Second Isaiah?
(a) Filled with death and destruction.
(b) Filled with doom and hope.
(c) Filled with tears and joy.
(d) Filled with repentance.

5. What promise did God give with Second Isaiah?
(a) Promise of future wealth.
(b) Promise of redemption.
(c) Promise of destruction.
(d) Promise of love.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Second Isaiah refer to the people of Israel?

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

4. How does Heschel describe freedom?

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

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