Gospel of Mark Quiz

Who is identified as the author of the Gospel of Mark according to church tradition?

• Luke

• John Mark

• Matthew

• Barnabas

How does the Gospel of Mark begin?

• With the genealogy of Jesus

• With the preaching of John the Baptist

• With the birth of Jesus

• With the Sermon on the Mount

What animal is mentioned in connection with John the Baptist’s clothing and food?

• Locusts and wild honey

• Fish and bread

• Lamb and figs

• Dates and olives

At Jesus’ baptism, what descended upon Him?

• A dove

• A flame of fire

• An angel

• A rainbow

After His baptism, Jesus was immediately led into the wilderness for how many days?

• 20

• 30

• 40

• 7

The first disciples called by Jesus in Mark were:

• Peter and Andrew

• James and John

• Philip and Nathanael

• Matthew and Thomas

Which miracle occurs in Capernaum early in Jesus’ ministry?

• Healing of a paralytic lowered through the roof

• Walking on water

• Healing of Bartimaeus

• Raising of Jairus’ daughter

What parable does Jesus explain as the key to understanding all parables?

• Parable of the Sower

• Parable of the Mustard Seed

• Parable of the Tenants

• Parable of the Lost Sheep

Who was healed when she touched the hem of Jesus’ garment?

• Jairus’ daughter

• The woman with a flow of blood

• Peter’s mother-in-law

• Mary Magdalene

How many loaves and fish did Jesus use to feed the 5,000?

• 5 loaves and 2 fish

• 7 loaves and 2 fish

• 2 loaves and 5 fish

• 3 loaves and 3 fish