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

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

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

4. Prophets were hypersensitive to what?
(a) Religious fanatics.
(b) People calling them crazy.
(c) Things that offended God.
(d) Expensive habits.

5. Heschel says that Habakkuk knowing that destruction is coming feels that this is the opposite of what?
(a) The promise.
(b) God.
(c) Good.
(d) The covenant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Heschel use as examples of how pathos is associated to God in heaven?

2. Amos began with a message of what?

3. What does understanding God depend on?

4. Micah lived about the same time as what other prophet?

5. "The Prophets" was written for which religious groups?

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