Ezra and Nehemiah Quiz

What was the original form of the books of Ezra and Nehemiah?

• They were written by different authors.

• They were part of the Torah.

• They were always separate books.

• They were originally a unified work.

Who was the first leader to return to Jerusalem and what was his main task?

• Ezra, to teach the Torah

• Nehemiah, to rebuild the walls

• Zerubbabel, to rebuild the temple

• Cyrus, to issue a decree

What was the reaction of the elders who had seen Solomon's temple when the new temple was dedicated?

• They were indifferent.

• They opposed the new temple.

• They cried out in grief.

• They were overjoyed.

What was Ezra's main goal upon returning to Jerusalem?

• To issue a decree

• To bring about spiritual and social renewal

• To rebuild the walls

• To rebuild the temple

What controversial decree did Ezra enact?

• To rebuild the temple

• To issue a new Torah

• To annul marriages with non-exiles

• To rebuild the walls

What was Nehemiah's primary task upon returning to Jerusalem?

• To teach the Torah

• To rebuild the temple

• To rebuild the walls

• To issue a decree

How did Nehemiah handle the opposition he faced while rebuilding the walls?

• He built the city with armed guards.

• He negotiated with the opposition.

• He abandoned the project.

• He ignored it.

What was the final outcome of the combined efforts of Ezra and Nehemiah?

• A complete failure

• A successful spiritual renewal

• A new temple and walls

• A mixed result with ongoing issues