The Living Word Chapter 6 Practice Quiz

Which of the following statements about the Old and New Covenants is correct?

• The Old Covenant is founded upon the New, and the New Covenant shows us the way to the Old.

• The New Covenant is founded upon the Old, and the Old Covenant shows us the way to the New.

• The New Covenant and the Old Covenant have nothing to do with each other.

• The New Covenant revoked and replaced the Old Covenant, which is no longer valid.

What messages did God send to the Chosen People through the prophets he called?

• messages calling the people to repent of their sins and return to God

• messages of consolation during times of suffering

• messages of hope during times of suffering

• all of these

In the historical books, we can trace the saving action of God in whose lives?

• the Romans

• the Samaritans

• the Israelites

• the early Christians

Which of the following is NOT one of the categories of Old Testament books?

• wisdom books

• books of the law

• historical books

• creation books

Which book tells us about the early Christian community under the leadership of Saints Peter and Paul, guided by the Holy Spirit?

• Acts of Apostles

• Revelation

• Genesis

• Gospel of John

Which of the following terms do we use to describe the first five books of the Bible?

• Pentateuch

• books of the law

• Torah

• all of these

Which of the following is NOT one of the categories of New Testament books?

• prophetic books

• the Gospels

• the Book of Revelation

• the Pauline letters

What does the Parousia refer to?

• the persecution of Christians

• the mystery of Jesus Christ’s human and divine natures

• the second coming of Christ

• the first five books of the Old Testament

As Christians, why do we venerate the Old Testament?

• It is the foundation of our identity as a people, a family of faith.

• It contains the Revelation of God and his saving plan.

• It lays the framework for our Christian faith and our understanding of the Incarnation.

• all of these

Which of the following statements about the Old Testament is true?

• The Old Testament describes God’s covenant with the Jewish people and his continual faithfulness.

• The Old Testament describes the Roman conquest of Palestine, the Holy Land.

• The Old Testament describes the missionary journeys of Saint Paul and his followers.

• The Old Testament provides us with precise details of the history of the Jewish people, including eyewitness accounts in chronological order.