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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many years did Elisha sit as an observer and Joshua's apprentice at the Sanhedrin?
(a) Two Years.
(b) Fourteen Years.
(c) Thirteen Years.
(d) Five Years.

2. Which two friends of Elisha are going insane because of the knowledge they have gained from Greek literature?
(a) The two Simeons.
(b) Akiba and Simeon ben Azzai.
(c) Simeon ben Zoma and Akiba.
(d) None of Elisha's friends are going insane.

3. When Elisha returns to his rooms, who wants to know what he is doing?
(a) The Roman government.
(b) A delegation of Jewish rebels.
(c) A delegation of local Jews.
(d) A gathering of Christian rebels.

4. Why does Pappas go back to Israel?
(a) To ask rabbi Joshua for advice concerning Elisha.
(b) To bring Deborah back to Antioch with him.
(c) To inform the Sanhedrin that Elisha has no intent to return to Israel.
(d) To extract a message of intent from the Sanhedrin concerning Elisha.

5. Why is Elisha overcome with discontent when he visits with Meir and Beruriah?
(a) They tell Elisha that they can no longer see 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 him that the Sanhedrin will indict him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Elisha find, to his delight and surprise, in Caeserea?

2. Soon after Elisha's conversation, a rider comes into town with what news?

3. Why is Rabbi Johannan amazed that Elisha is studying to become a rabbi?

4. What does Elisha's life revolve around once he begins his studies?

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

(see the answer key)

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