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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Hezekiah?
(a) A prophet.
(b) A brother of Isaiah.
(c) A king.
(d) A shepherd.

2. What does Heschel avoid telling the reader about the prophets' message?
(a) Whether he agrees or disagrees.
(b) Whether the prophet's message was legitimate.
(c) The historical context of the message.
(d) The specific outcome of the message.

3. What country did Israel ask for help and protection from Assyria during the time of Isaiah?
(a) Mesopotamia.
(b) Babylon.
(c) Syria.
(d) Egypt.

4. Heschel says God hates sin but is also what?
(a) Vengeful.
(b) Forgiving.
(c) Judgmental.
(d) Intolerant of injustice.

5. Isaiah was aware that disaster was coming and from that disaster would come what?
(a) Victory.
(b) Exile.
(c) Revenge.
(d) Redemption.

Short Answer Questions

1. What Bible does Heschel use as the source for scripture passages?

2. Hosea describes Israel as the unfaithful wife and God as Israel's what?

3. According to Heschel, in what way did Hosea differ from Amos?

4. Hosea was aware that his relationship with his wife mirrored the relationship of whom?

5. The author states that a prophet looked at things that seemed what to other people?

(see the answer key)

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