1. Chapter 26: That's Not My Wife, That's My Sister In a classic case of history repeating itself, Isaac found himself telling a king that his wife was actually his sister. Coincidentally enough, it's the exact same king Abraham told the same lie to back in Chapter 20. Who is this king? Xerxes Abimelech Amraphel Shemeber

2. Chapter 27: The Blessing In his old age, Isaac became blind. When the time came to bless his eldest son, Isaac asked Esau to hunt some game and bring it to him. Instead, Jacob brought him the food and disguised himself as Esau so he could be blessed. Whose idea was this? Jacob God Esau Rebekah

3. Chapter 28: Jacob's Ladder On the run from his brother Esau, and under the blessing of his father, Jacob stopped to sleep. He dreamed of a ladder with angels climbing. God spoke to him in this dream, and promised him several things. Which of the following was not one of them? "Cursed be everyone who curses you, and blessed be everyone who blesses you." "Your offspring shall be like the dust of the earth." "The land on which you lie I will give to you and your offspring." "Know that I am with you and will keep you wherever you go."

4. Chapter 29: Rachel and/or Leah Jacob sought out his mother's brother Laban to live with while he was in exile. Laban had two daughters, Rachel and Leah, both of whom would become Jacob's wives. Which one did Jacob marry first? Answer: (One Word - Rachel or Leah)

5. Chapter 30: Jacob's Family After both women had been married to Jacob, they collectively bore him twelve sons (with some help from their maidservants, Zilpah and Bilhah). Who was the mother of Gad? Bilhah Leah Zilpah Rachel

6. Chapter 31: Jacob On The Run This chapter finds Jacob on the lam again. Who was he running from this time? Esau Laban Leah God

7. Chapter 32: Wrasslin' With God Tired of running, Jacob made his way home to meet Esau, sending presents and his household ahead of him. When he was alone, a man approached Jacob and wrestled him all night. According to clues given after this wrestling match, who was this man? Leah in disguise Laban God Esau

8. Chapter 33: Family Reunion When Jacob saw Esau approaching, he separated his family and went ahead to meet his brother. How many men did Esau have with him? 400 700 100 1,000

9. Chapter 34: The Rape Of Dinah Shechem, the son of Hamor, saw Jacob's daughter Dinah and raped her. He then fell in love with her and begged for her hand. Dinah's brothers refused, because he had defiled her first, but said they would agree on what condiditon? That everyone in Hamor's house worship God That every child be brought up in the Jewish traditions That every female in Hamor's house be available for marriage to Jacob's sons That every male in Hamor's house be circumcised

10. Chapter 35: Good Times, Bad Times Jacob was furious with his sons, but God commanded him to return to Bethel. After going to Bethel and making a covenant with God, the group left to the deathbed of Isaac. On the way, Benjamin was born. What complications arose from his birth? He was premature No troubles Rachel was in labor for a week Rachel died in labor

11. Chapter 36: Family History This chapter recounts the descendants of Esau and the clans of Edom. Which of Esau's wives gave birth to Jeush? Oholibamah Basemath Adah Eliphaz

12. Chapter 37: Joseph v His Brothers Now the story shifts from Jacob to his sons, and particularly Joseph, who has been dreaming of greatness. Blinded by jealousy, his brothers started making plans to kill Joseph. Which of Joseph's brothers stuck up for him and convinced the rest not to kill him? Benjamin Levi Judah Reuben

13. Chapter 38: Judah And Tamar In one of the less uplifting stories of the Bible, Judah married off two of his sons to Tamar. Both sons died by the Lord's hands because of their wickedness. Judah told Tamar to wait until his third son, Shelah, grew up. However, after the death of Judah's wife, Tamar noted that Shelah was all grown up and Judah had not given him to her. So she dressed as a prostitute and had relations with Judah, and was impregnated. When Judah found out she was pregnant, and still unmarried, what was his initial response? "Whoever has taken this widow shall be judged harshly." "She is more in the right than I." "Shechem has been stealing what is not yet rightfully his." "Bring her out, and let her be burned."

14. Chapter 39: Joseph Goes To Jail Now a slave, Joseph went down to Egypt, where he began to serve Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh. Potiphar's wife started to hit on him, but Joseph constantly refused her advances. Finally, when she tried to seduce him for the last time, what did he leave that served as the wife's proof that he had tried to rape her? His sandal His robe His loincloth His belt

15. Chapter 40: Dreams, Part I The chief cupbearer and the chief baker of Pharaoh offended their king in some way (it isn't explained) and got tossed in jail with Joseph. Both had dreams, and both dreams were interpreted by Joseph. One dream was a good premonition, and one was bad. Which royal officer had the bad premonition? Answer: (One Word - Cupbearer or Baker)

16. Chapter 41: Dreams, Part II Pharaoh, upon hearing of Joseph's powers of interpretations, sent for him and explained a couple of dreams he had been having. In one, seven fat cows were eaten up by seven skinny cows. In another, seven good ears of grain were swallowed up by seven withered and blighted ears of grain. Joseph interpreted these dreams as what? Signs of plenty and of famine Signs of the plagues Signs of the Israelites' slavery Signs of cannibalistic cows invading the country

17. Chapter 42: Joseph's Brothers In Egypt The seven years of famine affected the whole world, not just Egypt. So Joseph's brothers came to him to try and buy food. Joseph recognized them and accused them of being what? Murderers Heathens Kidnappers Spies

18. Chapter 43: Joseph And Benjamin, Part I Part of Joseph's requirements for the release of Simeon was for his brothers (who still didn't know it was Joseph) to bring Benjamin to Egypt with them the next time. What did Jacob, now known as Israel, NOT tell them to offer in return for the freedom of both Simeon and Benjamin? A little balm and a little honey Double the money they needed Pistachio nuts and almonds Seven fatted cows

19. Chapter 44: Joseph And Benjamin, Part II What did Joseph plant in the food bag of Benjamin in order to detain him? The money for the food A silver cup A golden necklace A bronze statue

20. Chapter 45: The Revelation Joseph, in this chapter, finally reveals himself to his brothers as the one they sold into slavery. How many years does he say the famine has been around in his speech? Answer: (One word or number)

21. Chapter 46: Israel Moves To Egypt When Israel heard that Joseph was alive, he got up to move, taking his entire family with him. How many of his offspring (children, grandchildren, but not wives) came with him to Egypt? 56 46 66 36

22. Chapter 47: Israel In Egypt How old was Jacob when he first met Pharaoh? 160 140 130 150

23. Chapter 48: Blessings Now on his deathbed, Israel sees Joseph's sons, Ephraim and Manasseh. Israel had never expected to see Joseph again, much less his sons. Now it was time to bless them. Whom did he put his right hand, the favored hand, on? Ephraim, the youngest son of Joseph Joseph, his favourite son Manasseh, the oldest son of Joseph Benjamin, his youngest son

24. Chapter 49: Jacob's Last Words Before dying, Jacob had a parting thought for each of his sons. To whom did he say, "Your brothers shall praise you; your hand shall be on the neck of your enemies; your father's sons shall bow down before you."? Judah Gad Joseph Dan

25. Chapter 50: The Last Days Of Joseph Joseph died at the ripe old age of 150. True False