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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Chapters XVIII - XIX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After sitting as an observer and Joshua's apprentice at Sanhedrin, what happened to Elisha?
(a) Elisha moves to Italy.
(b) Elisha is ordained as a Rabbi.
(c) Elisha leaves his wife.
(d) Elisha becomes a Bishop.

2. What idea does Elisha present to his friends about Greek literature?
(a) Studying it could help counter debate.
(b) Studying it could help people forget their faith.
(c) That the Sanhedrin tax owners of Greek literature.
(d) That they burn all Greek literature.

3. What great tragedy happened to Elisha's family?
(a) His mother died.
(b) His grandparents died.
(c) Both his mother and father died.
(d) His father died.

4. Why is Elisha overcome with discontent when he visits with Meir and Beruriah?
(a) They tell him that the Sanhedrin will indict him.
(b) He lacks the proper education to study Greek literature well.
(c) Meir and Beruriah mock Elisha for his educational background.
(d) They tell Elisha that they can no longer see him.

5. What is Deborah bothered by when around Meir and his wife?
(a) They're not wealthy.
(b) They're richer than her.
(c) Their children are annoying.
(d) They live in squalor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the leader of the rebels?

2. What task has Rabbi Judah ben Baba been chosen for during the meeting in the attic?

3. Before leaving the garden, Akiba pleads with Elisha to do what?

4. Does Abuyah consort with pagan philosophers and read Greek books?

5. When Elisha's trial period as a sage apprentice is over, what does he decide to do?

(see the answer key)

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