Quiz on the Story of Joseph and Historical Context

Joseph's initial status when he arrived in Egypt was _____

Who was the man Judah became friends with after leaving his brothers?

• Onan

• Hirah

• Pharaoh

• Potiphar

What was the reason God caused Judah's first son, Er, to die?

• He was a thief.

• He was lazy.

• He was disobedient.

• He was wicked.

What did Tamar do when she realized Judah would not give her to Shelah?

• She left the country.

• She returned to her family.

• She disguised herself and had a relationship with Judah.

• She married another man.

What position did Joseph hold in Potiphar's house?

• Scribe

• Cook

• Gardener

• House steward

Why was Joseph thrown into prison?

• He tried to escape.

• He was falsely accused by Potiphar's wife.

• He stole from Potiphar.

• He refused to work.

What did Joseph do for the chief cupbearer and the chief baker in prison?

• He helped them escape.

• He gave them food.

• He wrote letters for them.

• He interpreted their dreams.

Which Pharaoh is believed by some scholars to have made Joseph a leader in Egypt?

• Sesostris I

• Tutankhamun

• Ramses II

• Akhenaten

What was a common reward in Egypt for good service, as given to Joseph?

• A feast

• A chariot

• A gold chain

• A new house

What was the significance of the cupbearer being restored to his job on Pharaoh's birthday?

• It was a coincidence.

• It was a mistake.

• Pharaohs often released prisoners on their birthday.

• It was a new tradition.