Evaluation "The Story of Ruth"

Directions: Read the following statements and choose the letter of the correct answer

1. What was Naomi's main motivation for leaving Moab and traveling back to Bethlehem?

• a. She missed her loved ones.

• b. Moab was experiencing a famine.

• c. The death of her husband and sons

• d. She wanted to find new husbands for her daughters-in-law

2. 2. Ruth's loyalty to Naomi is symbolized by her famous statement. Which of the following is that statement?

• a. "Your people will be my people, your God my God."

• b. "Where you go, I will follow, where you live, I will live."

• c. "Only death will part you and me."

• d.All of the above

3. 3. What is Boaz's relationship to Naomi's family?

• a.     Brother-in-law

• b. Neighbor

• c. Kinsman-redeemer

• d. Stranger

3. 4. Why did Ruth go to the fields to gather leftover grain?

• a.     It was her job to do so

• b. To pay off a debt

• c. They were in financial need

• d. It was a community service

3. 5. What did Naomi advise Ruth to do regarding Boaz?

• a.     Avoid him

• b. Ask for his protection

• c. Request to marry him

• d. Work in his fields

3. 6. How does Boaz first learn of Ruth's existence?

• a.     Through a dream

• b.     Naomi mentions her

• c.     Seeing her in the field

• d.     From the town elders

3. 7. Ruth and Orpah had to make a decision after their husbands' deaths. What did Orpah decide to do?

• a.     Stay with Naomi

• b.     Go back to her people

• c.     Travel to a new land

• d.     Stay in Moab alone

3. 8. In what ways does the story of Ruth illustrate the theme of redemption?

• a.     Through Boaz's willingness to marry Ruth and redeem Naomi's family

• b.     Through Ruth's efforts to redeem herself from poverty and hardship

• c.     Through Naomi's decision to redeem her past mistakes by returning to Bethlehem

• d.     Through Orpah's redemption from her initial abandonment of Naomi

3. 9. How does the story of Ruth demonstrate the importance of faithfulness to God's commandments?

• a.     Through Ruth's adherence to the laws of the Israelites

• b.     Through Boaz's devotion to the traditions of his ancestors

• c.     Through Naomi's prayers for guidance and assistance

• d.     Through Orpah's abandonment of her faith in favor of worldly desires

3. 10. How does the story of Ruth illustrate the importance of kindness and hospitality in religious teachings?

• a.     Through Ruth's willingness to work diligently in Boaz's fields to support herself and Naomi

• b.     Through Boaz's compassionate treatment of Ruth even though she is a stranger in his land

• c.     Through Naomi's acceptance of Ruth's decision to accompany her back to Bethlehem

• d.     Through Orpah's rejection of Naomi's offer to stay with her and embrace her faith