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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. What term does Jeremiah use for the people of God because they refuse to turn themselves toward God?
(a) Idolaters.
(b) Lovers of evil.
(c) Adulterers.
(d) Murderers.

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

3. What did Amos speak out against that differed from Hosea?
(a) Injustice.
(b) Negligence.
(c) Accumulation of wealth.
(d) Infidelity.

4. How long is the book of Habakkuk?
(a) Longest book of "The Prophets".
(b) A few chapters.
(c) 10 chapters.
(d) Longer than Jeremiah.

5. Who died the year that Isaiah was called by God?
(a) The prophet Amos.
(b) The king.
(c) His wife.
(d) His son.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children did Hosea have?

2. According to Heschel, how did God show himself to prophets?

3. Amos began with a message of what?

4. In order to aid the reader's understanding, Heschel includes an appendix on what subject?

5. What was another name for Hosea?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Heschel think Habakkuk is a tormented man?

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

3. What does Heschel say God's ultimate goal is?

4. Did the prophets feel differently about sin than others?

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

6. What type of message did Amos bring to the people?

7. Why was Jeremiah called the prophet of wrath?

8. Who is Second Isaiah?

9. Why does Heschel say that the tone changes toward the people of Israel while Second Isaiah is the prophet?

10. Did the people listen to the prophet Isaiah?

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