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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. Does Abuyah consort with pagan philosophers and read Greek books?
(a) When he was younger, but he does not do so anymore.
(b) Yes.
(c) Sometimes, but he hides his beliefs from everyone.
(d) No.

2. Where does Elisha go to escape the cold of the blizzard?
(a) The headquarters of Rufus.
(b) The home of Pappas.
(c) The library.
(d) The Sanhedrin.

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

4. What news does Pappas return to Antioch with?
(a) The Sanhedrin does not want to extradite Elisha, and Joshua is dead.
(b) Deborah wants to reconcile.
(c) The Sanhedrin now studies Greek and Roman literature.
(d) Deborah wants a divorce, and Joshua has become ill.

5. What does Elisha think about his new wife after the week-long festival?
(a) He is disappointed.
(b) He is embarrassed by her.
(c) He hates her.
(d) He loves her.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Elisha returns to his rooms, who wants to know what he is doing?

2. When Abuyah dies, who burns all the books and documents that are not Jewish?

3. On his next journey, when Elisha stops in a small town what does he see?

4. Who does Elisha want to seek out to answer his questions?

5. Whose voice does Elisha recognize discussing cases in Jewish Law?

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