Quiz on the Story of Joseph and Historical Context

Joseph's initial status when he arrived in Egypt was (a)  

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.