Religion Quiz 1 - Annual

What are parables?

• Stories found in the Bible.

• Stories written by Jesus.

• Stories told by Jesus to teach a lesson.

• Lessons taught by the apostles.

Why did Jesus use parables?

• To teach a lesson to the public.

• To teach a story to others.

• To include everyone in the stories.

• To make a collection for a book.

Which parable is linked to the phrase 'Love your neighbour as yourself'?

• The Lost Sheep

• The Good Samaritan

• The Prodigal Son

• The Widow's Gift

Why did the prodigal son go back to his father's house?

• He decided to go home for a party.

• He wanted to see his father again after a long time.

• He spent all his money and realised that no one loved and care for him as his father.

• He wanted to meet his brother.

What is the lesson learnt behind the Parable of the Prodigal Son?

• Live a happy life.

• We should go out and spend everything without consideration.

• God will always be there even if we do not repent.

• God will always accept us back as his daughters/sons if we repent.

Who is the shepherd in the Parable - The Lost Sheep?

• The shepherd taking care of his animals.

• God, Our Father.

• Our friends,

• Our parents.

Why did the shepherd leave the 99 sheep to go and find the lost one?

• Everyone is important.

• To make her come back by force.

• To punish her.

• To visit her.

"Father, I have sinned against God and against you. I don't deserve to be called your son." Who said these words and to whom?

• The elder son to his brother.

• The prodigal son to his father.

• The elder son to his father.

• The father to the prodigal son.

The parable of the Good Samaritan still counts today because...

• we should not help each other if we have different religious beliefs.

• we should always help the poor.

• w can give money to those in need.

• we can help each other no matter what differences separate us.

Is the Widow's Gift a parable?

• Yes

• No