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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. Whom did the prophets blame for the injustices in the land?
(a) Culture.
(b) History.
(c) Religion.
(d) Kings and leaders.

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

3. In Jeremiah, God states that he will have to destroy what he has built. What was he referring to?
(a) The covenant.
(b) His people.
(c) The temple in Jerusalem.
(d) The land.

4. What changed with Second Isaiah?
(a) The weather.
(b) The situation.
(c) The people.
(d) The king.

5. "The Prophets" was written for which religious groups?
(a) Jews and Christians.
(b) Christians and Muslims.
(c) Jews and Orthodox.
(d) Jews and Muslims.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Heschel says that God is our father but also our judge, and when he judges us he is also what?

3. How does Heschel describe freedom?

4. According to Heschel, what is one of the things that caused a need for prophets?

5. What does Heschel say that Habakkuk is tormented by?

(see the answer key)

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