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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Elisha suspect the real truth lies?
(a) Math, english, and religion.
(b) Science, math, or philosophy.
(c) The Sanhedrin, tradition, and ancient scriptures.
(d) Logic, reason, and astrology.

2. Why does the Sanhedrin send a delegation to Rome?
(a) The Sanhedrin is concerned about rebel Jews.
(b) The Sanhedrin is asking to rebuild their temple.
(c) Rome has threatened to rebuild the temple for the Jews.
(d) Roman soldiers are traveling to close to the Sanhedrin.

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

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

5. What type of teaching does Amram follow in his life, and how important is it to him?
(a) Amram follows both the Greek and Jewish teachings.
(b) Amram is an atheist.
(c) Amram is an unrelenting zealot in the Greek tradition.
(d) Amram is an unrelenting zealot in the Jewish tradition.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Elisha respond when Deborah is trying to renew her marriage with him?

2. What is Elisha's new plan concerning the Jews and Christians who believe differently than the traditional Jewish doctrine?

3. How many years did Elisha sit as an observer and Joshua's apprentice at the Sanhedrin?

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

5. When Elisha and his friends are at the home of Simeon ben Azzai, what happens to their host?

(see the answer key)

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