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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 9-11; Part 2: Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In order to aid the reader's understanding, Heschel includes an appendix on what subject?
(a) Theology.
(b) Pathos.
(c) Maps of the time.
(d) God.

2. How does Heschel describe the time that Jeremiah lived?
(a) One of anger and wrath.
(b) One of injustice.
(c) One of peace.
(d) One of war.

3. Who died the year that Isaiah was called by God?
(a) His son.
(b) The prophet Amos.
(c) His wife.
(d) The king.

4. According to Heschel, how did God show himself to prophets?
(a) In absolutes.
(b) In totality.
(c) In variables.
(d) In vague notions.

5. What did Amos speak out against that differed from Hosea?
(a) Infidelity.
(b) Accumulation of wealth.
(c) Negligence.
(d) Injustice.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Heschel say God wants his people to obey?

2. Why does Heschel call the prophet he discusses after Habakkuk the "Second Isaiah"?

3. What does Heschel say that Habakkuk is tormented by?

4. What does Heschel say that the prophets looked towards?

5. Prophets were hypersensitive to what?

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