Parshat Miketz Quiz

Where was Joseph when he became known for his ability to interpret dreams?

• In a dungeon in Egypt

• In a palace in Egypt

• In a cave in Canaan

• In a castle in Israel

Answer explanation

Joseph became known for his ability to interpret dreams while he was in a dungeon in Egypt.

What did Pharaoh dream about that Joseph interpreted?

• Seven healthy sheep and seven sickly sheep

• Seven ripe fruits and seven rotten fruits

• Seven healthy cows and seven sickly cows

• Seven plump ears of grain and seven withered ears of grain

Answer explanation

Pharaoh dreamt of seven healthy cows and seven sickly cows, which Joseph interpreted.

What did Joseph recommend Pharaoh do in response to the dreams?

• Start a war with neighboring countries

• Build a new palace

• Find a wise man to oversee grain collection

• Go on a vacation

Answer explanation

Joseph recommended Pharaoh to find a wise man to oversee grain collection, as the correct choice.

What did Joseph become after Pharaoh liked his plan?

• A farmer

• A merchant

• A viceroy

• A soldier

Answer explanation

Joseph became a viceroy after Pharaoh liked his plan.

Where did Joseph's brothers come from to buy food during the famine?

• Israel

• Canaan

• Syria

• Egypt

Answer explanation

Joseph's brothers came from Canaan to buy food during the famine. Canaan is the correct choice because it was their homeland.

What did Joseph's brothers not recognize about him when they came to buy food?

• His name

• His clothes

• His face

• His voice

Answer explanation

Joseph's brothers did not recognize him because of his clothes.

What did Joseph do when his brothers showed up to buy food?

• He ran away

• He ignored them

• He acted like a manipulative jerk

• He welcomed them with open arms

Answer explanation

Joseph acted like a manipulative jerk when his brothers showed up to buy food.

What did Joseph name his oldest son, proclaiming that he had completely forgotten his hardship and parental home?

• Menashe

• Benjamin

• Reuben

• Ephraim

Answer explanation

Joseph named his oldest son Menashe, proclaiming that he had completely forgotten his hardship and parental home.

What did Joseph name his younger son, proclaiming double fruitfulness?

• Benjamin

• Reuben

• Menashe

• Ephraim

Answer explanation

Joseph named his younger son Ephraim, proclaiming double fruitfulness.

What is the custom of blessing Jewish children on Friday night based on?

• The story of Joseph and his brothers

• The story of Ephraim and Menashe

• The story of Pharaoh's dreams

• The story of the famine in Egypt

Answer explanation

The custom of blessing Jewish children on Friday night is based on the story of Ephraim and Menashe.