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Patriarchs Part II Test

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The land God promised to Abraham's descendants. It covered about the same territory as modern Israel. Its inhabitants were idol-worshipers who sacrificed their own children in cult rituals.

a)

Canaan

b)

Egypt

c)

Moriah

d)

Midia

2.

The ancient kingdom along the Nile River. During the time of the Patriarchs, this was the wealthiest and most powerful nation on earth.

a)

Canaan

b)

Egypt

c)

Moriah

d)

Midia

3.

The elder of Isaac and Rebekah's twin sons. The ancestor of the Edomites. He gave up his birthright for a bowl of Jacob's stew.

a)

Jacob

b)

Esau

c)

Isaac

d)

Joseph

4.

The younger of Isaac and Rebekah's twin sons. He fooled his father into giving him the first-born's blessing, becoming Isaac's heir. Through him God renewed the covenant with Abraham's descendants. He practiced polygamy with four wives producing twelve sons

a)

Jacob

b)

Esau

c)

Isaac

d)

Joseph

5.

son of Abraham and father of Jacob and Esau. His favorite son was Esau

a)

Jacob

b)

Esau

c)

Isaac

d)

Joseph

6.

wife of Isaac and mother of Esau and Jacob whose favorite son was Jacob

a)

Rebekah

b)

Leah

c)

Zilhah

d)

Rachel

7.

older sister of Rachel; wife of Jacob

a)

Rebekah

b)

Leah

c)

Zilhah

d)

Rachel

8.

mother of Joseph and Benjamin. Favorite wife of Jacob

a)

Rebekah

b)

Leah

c)

Zilhah

d)

Rachel

9.

The name given to Jacob after he wrestled with God. Also the name of the nation descended from him.

a)

Israel

b)

Egypt

c)

Canaan

d)

Joseph

10.

Jacob's favorite among his twelve sons. His envious brothers sold him as a slave, but Joseph rose to become prime minister of Egypt, where he was ultimately able to save his family from starvation

a)

Israel

b)

Jacob

c)

Esau

d)

Joseph

11.

A father who leads a family or tribe. Abraham and his descendants, the founders of Israel, are known as the this

a)

Patriarch

b)

Matriarch

c)

Patrick

d)

Matria

12.

A mother who helps lead a family or tribe. Abraham, Isaac and Jacob's wives are known as this

a)

Patriarch

b)

Matriarch

c)

Patrick

d)

Matria

13.

father of Rachel and Leah. Uncle of Jacob. Tricked Jacob into marrying Leah.

a)

Israel

b)

Jacob

c)

Esau

d)

Laban

14.

one of the maidservants of Rachel and Leah; wife of Jacob

a)

Zilpah

b)

Zillah

c)

Hagar

d)

Bilahi

15.

gifts given to the parents of the bride by the groom

a)

dowry

b)

bridal price

c)

marriage covenant

d)

cash

16.

ruler of Egypt

a)

pharoah

b)

prime minister

c)

governor

d)

potiphar

17.

tried to tempt Joseph to sin

a)

Leah

b)

Rachel

c)

Potiphar's wife

d)

Jacob's wife

18.

bought Joseph as his slave from Midianite traders

a)

Joseph

b)

Potiphar

c)

Reuben

d)

Pharoah Tut

19.

In exchange for Rachel’s hand in marriage, Jacob first agrees to work for Laban for ____ years

a)

7

b)

15

c)

21

d)

10

20.

Oldest daughter of Laban

a)

Rachel

b)

Rebekah

c)

Zilpah

d)

Leah

21.

After Jacob awoke from his dream, Jacob made a promise to God he would give him ___ of everything.

a)

a quarter

b)

a tenth

c)

a third

d)

a lot

22.

How many sons did Jacob have?

a)

10

b)

13

c)

2

d)

12

23.

Why was Jacob given the new name of Israel?

a)

Because Jacob wrestled with God and men and had prevailed

b)

Because Jacob hated his name

c)

Because the angel of God told God the Father to do so

d)

Because Jacob wrestled his brother Esau and won the name

24.

Why did Laban trick Jacob?

a)

It was the custom that the older daughter should marry last

b)

It was the custom that the older daughter should not get married

c)

It was the custom that the older daughter should marry her second cousin

d)

It was the custom that the older daughter should marry first

25.

What is one thing Esau did NOT do when he saw his brother, Jacob, after their huge long fight?

a)

He hugged Jacob

b)

He kissed Jacob

c)

He wept

d)

He kicked Jacob

26.

How did Rachel die?

a)

Giving birth to Joseph

b)

Giving birth to Benjamin

c)

She was killed by Leah

d)

She was killed by her maidservant Zilpah

27.

What is one promise God did NOT make to Israel when he renewed the covenant with him?

a)

God promised that many nations would descend from him

b)

God promised that many kings would descend from him

c)

God promised Israel the land of Egypt

d)

God promised Israel the land of Canaan

28.

Gifts given to the parents of the bride by the groom is a

a)

marriage covenant

b)

spiritual exercise

c)

bridal price

d)

coins

29.

Isaac’s son __________ was the oldest and expected to inherit Isaac’s blessing.

a)

Esau

b)

Jacob

c)

Isaac

d)

Joseph

30.

He gave up his birthright for a bowl of Jacob's stew.

a)

Esau

b)

Jacob

c)

Isaac

d)

Joseph

31.

This parent's favorite son was Esau

a)

Rebekah

b)

Jacob

c)

Isaac

d)

Esau

32.

Jacob wore skins of a ____________ to make his arms appear hairier than they were.

a)

Lamb

b)

Cow

c)

Goat

d)

Ram

33.

Rebekah was the wife of

a)

Isaac

b)

Jacob

c)

Esau

d)

Abraham

34.

Laban is the brother of

a)

Jacob

b)

Rebekah

c)

Isaac

d)

Sarah

35.

Where was Rebekah found while Abraham's servant was looking for a wife for Isaac?

a)

A Well

b)

A Mountain

c)

A Farm

d)

A Boat

36.

How did Abraham's servant know Rebekah was the right choice for Isaac?

a)

Rebekah offered Abraham a camel

b)

Rebekah offered Abraham's servant and camels water

c)

Rebekah offered Abraham's servant and camels wine

d)

Abraham's servant offered Rebekah and her camels water

37.

Jacob sounds like Hebrew for what?

a)

laughter

b)

to grab at the heel

c)

to kill

d)

to kick up

38.

Where did Jacob run away from his Esau after the birthright was stolen?

a)

Ur

b)

Bethel

c)

Haran

d)

Hebron

39.

With whom did Jacob wrestle after he crossed the River Jabbok?

a)

An angel

b)

Esau

c)

A Soldier

d)

Isaac

40.

When did Esau and Jacob meet for the very last time?

a)

At their father’s funeral

b)

in Heaven

c)

At their mother's funeral

d)

At their brother's funeral

41.

Why did Joseph’s brothers hate him?

a)

Their father liked Joseph more than his brothers and gave him a coat of many colors and this made his brothers jealous.

b)

Joseph had dreams where his brothers bowed down to their father.

c)

Joseph had dreams where his brothers bowed down to their uncle.

d)

Joseph had dreams where his brothers bowed down to their mother.

42.

What did Joseph’s brothers first plan to do to him?

a)

kill him

b)

sell him

c)

drown him

d)

lose him

43.

What happened to Joseph?

a)

His brothers threw him into the ocean

b)

His brothers told their father Joseph was alive

c)

He was sold into slavery in Egypt

d)

He was sold into slavery in Canaan

44.

How did Joseph’s brothers deceive their father?

a)

They slaughtered a wild animal and dipped Joseph’s coat into the blood and told their father that Joseph had died

b)

They slaughtered a monkey and dipped Joseph’s coat into the blood and told their father that Joseph had died

c)

They slaughtered a slave and dipped Joseph’s coat into the blood and told their mother that Joseph had died

d)

They slaughtered a mosquito and dipped Joseph’s coat into the blood and told their mother that Joseph had died

45.

Why was Joseph put in charge of Potiphar’s household?

a)

Joseph worked hard and gained the trust of his master

b)

Joseph worked very little and gained the trust of his master

c)

Joseph worked very little and gained the trust of his mother

d)

Joseph worked hard and gained the trust of his mother

46.

Why was Joseph thrown into jail?

a)

Potiphar's wife lied to her husband and told him that Joseph mistreated her

b)

Potiphar's husband lied to his wife and told her that Joseph mistreated him

c)

Joseph stole a silver goblet from Potiphar

d)

Joseph killed a man

47.

How did God show His merciful love to Joseph while he was in jail?

a)

He gave him a favored status with the chief jailor, and the jailor put Joseph in charge of all the other prisoners in the jail.

b)

He was given a wife

c)

He was given a son

d)

Joseph got to eat the best food

48.

What is the Egyptian dream-manual?

a)

a reference book used by magicians and wise men to interpret dreams

b)

a reference book used by midwives and nurses to interpret dreams

c)

a reference book used by dreamers to interpret dreams

d)

a reference book used by Pharaoh and his wives to interpret dreams

49.

What was the meaning of Pharaoh's dreams?

a)

There would be seven years of good harvest and seven years of famine

b)

There would be six years of good harvest and six years of famine

c)

There would be seventeen years of good harvest and seventeen years of famine

d)

He would be executed in three days

50.

What was so special about the ring that Pharaoh gave to Joseph?

a)

It was Pharaoh's signet ring which held the stamp or seal of Pharaoh on it

b)

It was Potiphar's signet ring which held the stamp or seal of Potiphar's on it

c)

It was Jacob's signet ring which held the stamp or seal of Jacob's on it

d)

It was Joseph's signet ring which held the stamp or seal of Joseph's on it

51.

Joseph's two sons were

a)

Manasseh and Ephraim

b)

Jacob and Esau

c)

Israel and Isaac

d)

Naphtali and Zebulun

52.

Why did Jacob send his sons to Egypt?

a)

to buy food during the famine

b)

to buy livestock during the famine

c)

to look for Joseph

d)

to look for Benjamin

53.

Why didn’t Joseph’s brothers recognize him?

a)

Joseph was dressed in fine robes and looked like an Egyptian

b)

Joseph was dressed in fine robes and looked like an Canaanite

c)

Joseph was wearing a mask

d)

Joseph got plastic surgery

54.

Of what crime did Joseph accuse his brothers on their first journey?

a)

spying

b)

stealing a goblet

c)

stealing food

d)

adultery

55.

When did Joseph recognize that his brothers loved their father and each other?

a)

When they begged Joseph not to keep Benjamin as a slave, because it would kill their father, Jacob

b)

When Judah offered to take Joseph's place

c)

When Benjamin offered to take Judah's place

d)

When they begged Joseph not to keep Benjamin as a slave, because it would kill their mother, Rebekah