Mishnah Berakhot Quiz

From when does one recite Shema in the evening?

• From the time when the priests enter to partake of their teruma

• From midnight

• From when the sun begins to shine

• From when a person can distinguish between sky-blue and white

Until when does the time for the recitation of the evening Shema extend?

• Until the end of the first watch

• Until dawn

• Until midnight

• Until the priests finish eating their teruma

According to Rabban Gamliel, until when can one recite Shema in the morning?

• Until the end of the first watch

• Until three hours of the day

• Until the priests finish eating their teruma

• Until dawn

What did Rabban Gamliel's sons say to him when they returned late from a wedding hall?

• They recited Shema at the wedding hall

• They recited Shema in the morning instead

• They recited Shema in the evening instead

• They did not recite Shema

Why did the Sages say that the time for the recitation of the evening Shema is until midnight?

• To ensure people have enough time to eat their evening meal

• To allow for flexibility in case of delays

• To discourage people from procrastinating

• To align with the time when the priests finish eating their teruma

According to Beit Shammai, how should one recite Shema in the evening?

• Stand

• Recline on one's side

• Lie down flat on the ground

• Sit

According to Beit Hillel, how should one recite Shema in the evening?

• Recline on one's side

• Stand

• Sit

• Lie down flat on the ground

What did Rabbi Tarfon do when he was on the road?

• He recited Shema in the manner of Beit Hillel

• He recited Shema in the evening

• He recited Shema in the morning

• He recited Shema in the manner of Beit Shammai

What did the Sages say to Rabbi Tarfon after he recited Shema in the manner of Beit Shammai?

• He deserved to be in a position where he was liable to pay with his life

• He deserved to be praised for his meticulousness

• He deserved to be rewarded with a blessing

• He deserved to be forgiven for his mistake

How many blessings are recited in the morning when reciting Shema?

• Two

• One

• Three

• Four