Transgressing Shabbat for an Ill Person

Quiz

1 - Where someone's life is endangered, which of the following statements is relevant?

• You must ask a non-Jew to do what is needed but a Jew may not transgress Shabbat.
• If there is a non-religious Jew around, it is preferable that you ask him to do what is needed.
• You may do whatever is needed for the person.

2 - With regards to a child under the age of six, which of the following statements is relevant?

• He is considered as one who is ill, but whose life is not in danger.
• He is considered as one whose life is endangered.
• He is considered as an adult.

3 - Which of the following applies to someone who is ill but whose life is not in danger?

• Whatever is needed can be done as normal.
• A non-Jew may be asked to do all that is needed.
• There are no special halachot for such a person.