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Quiz about The Old Testament
Quiz about The Old Testament

The Old Testament Multiple Choice Quiz | The Bible


A few questions mainly dealing with the Old Testament. This quiz also contains material found in the Deuterocanonical Books. All material is taken from the Fireside Study Edition of the New American Bible.

A multiple-choice quiz by batman4ever30. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
265,869
Updated
Mar 30 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
1631
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. What is the shortest book in the Old Testament? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who is the only judge who we know was left-handed? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The Books of Maccabees tell the story of how Judah successfully revolted against Seleucid rule. These books are named after which leader of this revolt? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In 2 Kings 2:23-24, some children pester the prophet Elisha about his being bald. Elisha curses them in the name of the Lord. What fate befalls the children? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who was the last king of Judah before the Fall of Judah to Babylon? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of these things did Noah do? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who is the first person to be taken up to heaven alive? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. David takes Bathsheba as his wife. This is a problem because Bathsheba already has a husband. Who was Bathsheba's husband before David? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Jeroboam created two separate places of worship in the Northern Kingdom, marked by golden idols. What were these two places? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Mt. Sinai is also referred to by what name? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is the shortest book in the Old Testament?

Answer: Obadiah

The Book of Obadiah is the shortest book in the Old Testament, containing only 21 verses. Obadiah's prophecy calls for the destruction of Edom and for Judah's rise to power.
2. Who is the only judge who we know was left-handed?

Answer: Ehud

Ehud the Benjaminite is the left handed judge who delivered Israel by killing Eglon, King of Moab. Ehud drew a dagger from behind his right thigh with his left hand and stabbed Eglon, who was so fat that his body drew in the blade.
(The story of Ehud can be found in Judges 3:12-30)
3. The Books of Maccabees tell the story of how Judah successfully revolted against Seleucid rule. These books are named after which leader of this revolt?

Answer: Judas

Judas was called Judas Maccabeus, meaning Judas the Hammer. He was the third son of the priest Mattathias, and the first leader of the revolt against the Seleucids. (1 Maccabees 2:66; 1 Maccabees 3:1)
4. In 2 Kings 2:23-24, some children pester the prophet Elisha about his being bald. Elisha curses them in the name of the Lord. What fate befalls the children?

Answer: 42 of them are torn to pieces by she-bears

Oddly enough, the Lord brings forth two she-bears from the woods and they devour the children. Immediately following, Elisha simply continues on his way up to Mount Carmel and back to Samaria.
5. Who was the last king of Judah before the Fall of Judah to Babylon?

Answer: Zedekiah

Zedekiah, formerly known as Mattaniah, was appointed king by Nebuchadnezzar when Babylon began to exile Judah's army and craftsmen. He was the uncle of the former king Jehoiachin. (2 Kings 25:1-21 tells of Babylon's capture of Zedekiah and the sacking of Jerusalem)
6. Which of these things did Noah do?

Answer: Getting drunk and falling asleep naked

Noah drank some of the wine from his vineyard, and became drunk. He fell asleep naked in his tent. His son Ham, who would be the father of Canaan, saw his nakedness and informed his brothers Shem and Japheth. These two covered Noah with a robe and did not see his nakedness. (Genesis 9:18-28)
7. Who is the first person to be taken up to heaven alive?

Answer: Enoch

Enoch lived for 365 years, then was taken up by God. Every other person mentioned in this genealogy is said to have died except for Enoch. (Genesis 5:21-24)
8. David takes Bathsheba as his wife. This is a problem because Bathsheba already has a husband. Who was Bathsheba's husband before David?

Answer: Uriah

Uriah is a Hittite who is an armor-bearer in Israel's army. David has him placed in the front lines of battle, then commands the rest of the army to retreat, leaving Uriah to die. (2 Samuel 11:1-17)
9. Jeroboam created two separate places of worship in the Northern Kingdom, marked by golden idols. What were these two places?

Answer: Bethel and Dan

Jeroboam created two places of worship in order to make it more convenient for people to worship. Unfortunately, these two places marked by idols became a large problem, causing sin in the eyes of the Lord. (1 Kings 12:26-32)
10. Mt. Sinai is also referred to by what name?

Answer: Mt. Horeb

Mt. Sinai is referred to as Mt. Horeb several times in the Old Testament. Elijah flees to Mt. Horeb because it is symbolic of the beginning of the covenant. (1 Kings 19:8)
Source: Author batman4ever30

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