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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In order to aid the reader's understanding, Heschel includes an appendix on what subject?
(a) Maps of the time.
(b) Theology.
(c) Pathos.
(d) God.

2. According to Heschel, the prophets had no ideas about God, but had what?
(a) An understanding.
(b) A relationship.
(c) An obedience.
(d) An experience of him.

3. The prophets were outraged because of what?
(a) Injustice.
(b) Idolatry.
(c) People's lack of understanding.
(d) The king's edicts.

4. Heschel says that God is our father but also our judge, and when he judges us he is also what?
(a) Vengeful.
(b) Compassionate.
(c) Just.
(d) Remorseful.

5. Whom did Jeremiah say would overtake the cities of Judah?
(a) God.
(b) The people who lived in Judah before the Israelites.
(c) The enemies.
(d) The people of the Northern Kingdom.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Heschel use quotes from other books of the Bible?

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

3. Amos began with a message of what?

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

5. Prophets were hypersensitive to what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Jeremiah called the prophet of wrath?

2. Does Heschel say there is anything that can change God's judgment after the prophets warn the people of destruction?

3. Did the prophets see things differently based upon their relationship with God?

4. How does God answer Habakkuk when he asks him why and how long this will continue?

5. What was the prophet Micah's concern with the people?

6. What does understanding God depend on, according to Heschel?

7. How does Heschel describe the words of prophecy?

8. How did Hosea and Amos differ?

9. What did Heschel say about the prophets' popularity?

10. Why, according to Heschel, do others reject prophets?

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