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The Book of JONAH

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many chapters does the book of Jonah have?

a)

1

b)

4

c)

5

d)

6

2.

The Lord told Jonah to go and preach against what Assyrian city?

a)

Nivea

b)

Nirvana

c)

Nineveh

d)

Nintendo

3.

Jonah tried to run away from the Lord. Where did he plan to go instead?

a)

Tarshish

b)

Tarsus

c)

Thesaurus

d)

Tarsier

4.

When the Lord sent a violent storm that threatened to break up the ship, what did the sailors do?

a)

Threw cargo into the sea.

b)

Cast lots to see who is responsible for the storm.

c)

Cry out to their own gods.

d)

All of the above.

5.

When the sailors asked Jonah about himself, he answered them: (Click as many correct answers then SUBMIT.)

a)

I am a Hebrew.

b)

I am a prophet of the Lord.

c)

I worship the God of heaven who made the sea and the land.

d)

I serve the God of gods, the revealer of mysteries.

6.

When Jonah told the sailors to throw him into the sea, their immediate response was:

a)

To try to row back to land.

b)

To throw Jonah into the sea.

c)

To throw ALL cargo overboard.

d)

All of the above.

7.

The sailors threw Jonah overboard, and the raging sea grew calm. How did the men respond?

a)

They rested peacefully.

b)

They got rid of their idols.

c)

They made vows to the Lord.

d)

All of the above.

8.

How long did Jonah stay inside the big fish?

a)

1 day and 1 night.

b)

3 days and 3 nights.

c)

7 days and 7 nights.

d)

40 days and 40 nights.

9.

While inside the fish, what was Jonah's prayer to the Lord? (Click as many correct answers then SUBMIT.)

a)

The Lord chastened (or "disciplined") him, but answered his cry for help.

b)

He will offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving to the Lord.

c)

He will fulfill his vow to the Lord.

d)

The Lord has shown He is just to both the righteous and the wicked.

10.

Jonah proclaimed that Nineveh will be destroyed in how many days?

a)

3 days

b)

30 days

c)

40 days

d)

100 days

11.

When the Ninevites heard Jonah's proclamation, how did they respond?

a)

They declared a fast for both man and animals.

b)

They covered both man and animals with sackcloth.

c)

They called on God and turned from their evil ways.

d)

All of the above.

12.

In his anger, Jonah wanted to:

a)

Let the Lord take his life away.

b)

Curse the Ninevites.

c)

Be swallowed by another fish.

d)

None of the above.

13.

While Jonah sat and waited outside the city to see what would happen, what did the Lord provide him?

a)

A tree to give shade for his head.

b)

A vine to give shade for his head.

c)

A stream to quench his thirst.

d)

Dew drops to quench his thirst.

14.

At sunrise the next day, what happened to the plant the Lord provided?

a)

It caught fire and was turned into ash.

b)

It grew a fruit never been seen before.

c)

It was eaten by a worm and then withered.

d)

It grew into a giant beanstalk.

15.

What MAIN lesson is the Lord teaching Jonah?

a)

The Lord never fails to provide for the needs of His people.

b)

The Lord's compassion extends to undeserving sinners who repent.

c)

The Lord has power over all His creation, and knows all things hidden.

d)

The Lord can turn anyone into fish stuffing, so better obey.