Pharaoh's Dreams and Joseph's Rise

Pharaoh dreams of seven fat and seven lean cows, and seven healthy and seven withered grains. Joseph, a Hebrew prisoner, interprets these dreams as seven years of abundance followed by seven years of famine. Pharaoh appoints Joseph to manage Egypt's resources, leading to successful preparation and management during the famine. Joseph's wisdom and God's guidance help Egypt thrive while other lands suffer.

What did Pharaoh see in his first dream?

• A field of flowers

• Seven fat cows and seven lean cows

• A river overflowing with water

• Seven healthy heads of grain and seven thin heads

Who was unable to interpret Pharaoh's dreams?

• The magicians and wise men

• Pharaoh himself

• The chief cupbearer

• Joseph

What did the chief cupbearer remember about Joseph?

• Joseph was a skilled musician

• Joseph had interpreted dreams accurately before

• Joseph was a great warrior

• Joseph was a famous merchant

What did Joseph say the seven good cows and heads of grain represented?

• Seven years of drought

• Seven years of abundance

• Seven years of peace

• Seven years of war

What was the significance of the two forms of Pharaoh's dream?

• It was a sign of Pharaoh's power

• It indicated the matter was firmly decided by God

• It showed the dreams were unrelated

• It meant the dreams were a warning of war

What role did Pharaoh assign to Joseph after interpreting the dreams?

• Chief magician

• Head of the army

• Manager of Egypt's resources

• In charge of the palace

What was Joseph's strategy to prepare for the famine?

• Build more granaries

• Store a fifth of the harvest during the abundant years

• Ration food immediately

• Import grain from neighboring countries

How did Joseph's management affect Egypt during the famine?

• Egypt went to war for resources

• Egypt ignored the famine

• Egypt had enough food and helped other countries

• Egypt suffered greatly

What was the outcome for Joseph after the famine began?

• He left Egypt

• He was recognized for his leadership

• He was forgotten by Pharaoh

• He was imprisoned again

What did people from other countries do during the famine?

• They attacked Egypt

• They came to Egypt to buy grain

• They ignored the famine

• They sent aid to Egypt