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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Elisha based his entire life and course of studies on?
(a) Greek and Roman literature.
(b) Jewish traditions and values.
(c) Business management.
(d) The fact of mathematics.

2. How can Elisha's life be described?
(a) As one of controversy and dissent and of questioning and seeking truth.
(b) As one of faith, honor, and dignity.
(c) As a life of shame and embarrassment.
(d) As a life of fear and self-loathing.

3. What is the result of Elisha and Pappas visit with Rufus to ask him to convince the Emperor to change his plans?
(a) Rufus tries, but fails to convince the Emperor to change his plans.
(b) Rufus convinces the Emperor to change his plans.
(c) Rufus tells them that he can do nothing.
(d) Elisha insults Rufus.

4. Why has Akiba come to Antioch to raise money for war against the Romans?
(a) He has joined the Jewish rebels.
(b) The Emperor is dedicating the temple to Jupiter.
(c) Because of the Emperor's plan to turn Israel into a site for pagans.
(d) The Romans killed so many jews, and burned down the temple.

5. What does Rufus say will happen to Elisha and Pappas if they do not comply?
(a) They will be killed.
(b) They will be jailed.
(c) Their homes will be destroyed.
(d) They will be exiled until they change their minds.

6. How do the two men discuss the highest levels of philosophy?
(a) Without much passion or wit.
(b) As men who have devoted their lives to the study of philosophy.
(c) With disgust.
(d) From the standpoint of men who have great faith.

7. Why do Manto and Elisha always have a third person with them?
(a) So that Rufus will not be concerned about their relationship.
(b) Manto and Rufus always go everywhere together.
(c) Manto is uncomfortable around Elisha.
(d) Rufus orders it for their protection.

8. How does Elisha look when he hears Charicles speak at Antioch?
(a) Distracted by his own memories of betrayal.
(b) Worried by the outlandish ideas Charicles speaks of.
(c) Appears youthful and vibrant, despite his age.
(d) Ravaged and he has white hair.

9. How are the conditions of the jail described to Elisha?
(a) Terrible.
(b) Comfortable.
(c) Fair conditions.
(d) Royal and plush.

10. Where does Elisha go to begin his work for the Romans?
(a) The library.
(b) Caesarea.
(c) Rome.
(d) Israel.

11. After Elisha receives a letter of commendation from head of the museum in Alexandria, who does he rush to show the letter to?
(a) Akiba.
(b) Antiphanes.
(c) Pappas.
(d) Manto.

12. How does Elisha try to deceive Rufus?
(a) By not telling Rufus some important information about the Jews.
(b) By lying to Rufus by making up facts about the Jews.
(c) By escaping and running away.
(d) By poisoning Rufus during dinner.

13. Who encourages Elisha to publish his monograph?
(a) Manto.
(b) Antiphanes.
(c) Pappas.
(d) The librarian.

14. What happens to people who are caught practicing Jewish traditions and teachings?
(a) They are praised.
(b) No one in the book practices Jewish traditions and teachings.
(c) No one is caught.
(d) They are executed.

15. What has Akiba predicted about the Roman Empire?
(a) The Roman Empire will destroy the Jewsish faith.
(b) The Roman Empire will change some day.
(c) The Roman Empire will never fall.
(d) The Roman Empire will someday fall.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Meir tell Elisha about what the Sanhedrin has done?

2. What happens to Elisha's grave?

3. How are over thirty rabbis able to meet in the attic of a friend in Lydda?

4. What does Elisha realize about the peddlers as they sing their wares?

5. What happens after Judah ben Baba ordains the new rabbi at their secret meeting?

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