Parashat Miketz

What is the meaning of "Miketz"?

• Interpreter of Dreams

• In the Beginning

• At the End

• The Return

Which two dreams did Pharaoh dream about?

• Seven lean cows which were eaten by seven fat cows

• Seven fat cows which were eaten by seven lean cows

• Seven ripe ears of grain which were eaten by seven thin ears of grain

• Seven fat bears which were eaten by seven lean bears

Yosef was able to interpret Pharaoh's dreams. What did they mean?

• Seven years of abundance would come, followed by seven years of famine

• Seven daughters would be born to Pharaoh, and all seven of them would die

• Seven of Yosef's brothers were coming but they would not recognize him

Why did Pharaoh appoint Yosef to be in charge of Egypt?

• Because Yosef interpreted dreams by himself

• Because Yosef was wise and G-d was with him

• Because Pharaoh was tired of ruling Egypt

• Because Pharaoh wanted to take a summer vacation and had to leave someone in charge

Name one of Yosef's sons.

Why did Yosef's brothers travel to Egypt?

• They had to leave the land of Israel for unknown reasons

• They wanted to spy on Egypt

• They wanted to search for Yosef

• They needed to buy grain from Egypt

Yosef recognized his brothers, but pretended not to and asked them to bring ------- as proof that they were not spies.

• Benyamin, their brother

• A bag of silver and gold

• A prized goblet

• Ya'akov, their father

Which brother promised Ya'akov that he would look after Benyamin?

(Hint: Ya'akov consented to send Benyamin only after this person's promise)

What did Yosef do upon seeing Benyamin for the first time in many years?

• He revealed that he was Yosef

• He went to his room and cried

• He placed Benyamin in prison

• He sent all his brothers away

In whose sack was Yosef's goblet hidden?

• Reuven's

• Shimon's

• Yehudah's

• Benyamin's