Otto's Tales: The Parable of the Talents Quiz

What is a parable?

• A scientific explanation

• A poem about nature

• A short story with a moral lesson

• A long historical account

What did the master give to his servants?

• Land deeds

• Precious stones

• Gold pouches

• Silver coins

How did the first servant handle his gold?

• He spent it all

• He gave it away

• He hid it under his bed

• He invested it and doubled it

What was the third servant's approach to his gold?

• He donated it to charity

• He buried it to keep it safe

• He spent it on luxuries

• He invested it wisely

What was the master's reaction to the first servant's actions?

• He took back the gold

• He praised him and gave more responsibilities

• He was disappointed

• He ignored him

What did the master do with the third servant's gold?

• He returned it to him

• He gave it to the servant with ten bags

• He kept it for himself

• He donated it

What does the gold in the parable represent?

• Gifts and talents

• Material wealth

• Fame and power

• Only money

What lesson does the parable teach about gifts?

• To hide them for safety

• To ignore them

• To use them wisely and productively

• To give them away

What happens to those who do nothing with their gifts, according to the parable?

• They gain more gifts

• They remain the same

• They are rewarded

• They lose what little they have

What is the ultimate purpose of using one's talents, as explained in the video?

• To gain wealth

• To help the community and glorify God

• To become famous

• To compete with others