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

2. When Abuyah dies, who burns all the books and documents that are not Jewish?
(a) Theo.
(b) Nicholaus.
(c) Uncle Amram.
(d) Elisha.

3. What gift does Elisha receive from Pappas?
(a) Old, ancient scrolls.
(b) A ring.
(c) A Greek book.
(d) An expensive lamp.

4. What is Abuyah's dying wish for Elisha to fulfill?
(a) That Elisha train to become a rabbi and sage.
(b) That Elisha burn all books and documents that are not Jewish.
(c) That Elisha do what his uncle, Amram, tells him to do.
(d) That Elisha will be wholehearted and not torn in two.

5. What do Deborah's behavior and actions at the feast make very clear about her character?
(a) That she values wealth more than friendship.
(b) That she is in love with Pappas.
(c) That she is warm and genuine.
(d) That she is very temperamental.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Sanhedrin send a delegation to Rome?

2. What is the result of the three years of instruction Elisha receives from Amram after his father's death?

3. After Elisha's first meeting with Rabbi Joshua, how does Rabbi Joshua win Elisha's confidence?

4. Why is Abuyah considered something of a heretic among others in this society?

5. While the seventy sages of the Sanhedrin are in session, who raises the question about whether a man should use Greek books and letters to read and study?

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