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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. What does Heschel say plays a part in the message that the prophets bring to the people?
(a) The words themselves.
(b) The situation.
(c) The man and his life.
(d) The way the message is presented.

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

3. Why was Jeremiah imprisoned?
(a) Because of his prophesies.
(b) Because he abandoned the Assyrians.
(c) Because he abandoned the Babylonians.
(d) Because he spoke out against the king.

4. The prophets were outraged because of what?
(a) Idolatry.
(b) People's lack of understanding.
(c) The king's edicts.
(d) Injustice.

5. How long is the book of Habakkuk?
(a) A few chapters.
(b) Longest book of "The Prophets".
(c) 10 chapters.
(d) Longer than Jeremiah.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Heschel say is the basis for the relationship of God and man?

2. Prophets were hypersensitive to what?

3. Whom did the prophets blame for the injustices in the land?

4. What term does Jeremiah use for the people of God because they refuse to turn themselves toward God?

5. According to Heschel, what is one of the things that caused a need for prophets?

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