Book of Ecclesiastes Quiz

What does the word 'qohelet' mean in Hebrew?

• Prophet

• Warrior

• Teacher

• King

Who is believed to be the teacher in the book of Ecclesiastes?

• King Solomon

• All of the above

• A later king of David's line

• A later Israelite teacher

What does the word 'Hevel' mean in Hebrew?

• Alas

• Vapor

• Meaningless

• Smoke

How many times does the teacher use the word 'Hevel' in the book?

• 30

• 50

• 38

• 20

What is the author's basic goal in the book of Ecclesiastes?

• To advocate relativism

• To deconstruct false hopes

• To promote hedonism

• To encourage materialism

What does the author conclude is the whole duty of humans?

• Seek wealth and pleasure

• Fear God and keep his Commandments

• Pursue wisdom and knowledge

• Live for the moment

What does the author think gives life true meaning?

• Hope of God's judgment

• Religious rituals

• Pursuit of wealth

• Pleasure seeking

What is the author's advice regarding life's existential puzzles?

• Ignore them and focus on pleasure

• Seek wisdom from the teacher

• Don't try to answer them

• Spend your life buried in books