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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, Chapters V-IX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Elisha find out he has been betrothed to?
(a) Theo.
(b) Zoma.
(c) Deborah.
(d) Shraga.

2. Why is Abuyah considered something of a heretic among others in this society?
(a) His wife, Elisheba, died shortly after giving birth to his son.
(b) He is known to have studied Greek and Roman works.
(c) He spoke with Roman soldiers.
(d) He is late for Elisha's circumcision.

3. How does Elisha meet Akiba?
(a) At the Sanhedrin during the proceedings.
(b) Rabbi Joshua introduces them when they get to the Sanhedrin.
(c) Akiba is Elisha's teacher.
(d) At a dinner.

4. What is the name of the Greek scholar who instructs Elisha as a boy?
(a) Abuyah.
(b) Nicholaus.
(c) Pappas.
(d) Theo.

5. Why does Deborah encourage Elisha to curry the Shraga's favor?
(a) She wants Elisha to become Shraga's disciple.
(b) She is concerned the Shraga might prevent his ordination.
(c) She wants the Shraga to give Elisha more servants.
(d) She is concerned the Shraga wants to take Elisha away from her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Deborah's behavior and actions at the feast make very clear about her character?

2. How old is Elisha when he gets married?

3. Who is the confusing and angry man Elisha meets at dinner before he meets Simeon ben Azzai and Simeon ben Zoma?

4. What is the origin of Theo's name?

5. Whose mother dies soon after childbirth?

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