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Books of the Old Testament Bible

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The beginning. God's creation of World. Fall of Men. Adam & Eve.

a)

Genesis

b)

Exodus

c)

Genosis

d)

Genesas

2.

Departure. Israel's journey out of slavery from Egypt (40 years).

a)

Journey

b)

Leviticus

c)

Genesis

d)

Exodus

3.

Worship dictated by God

a)

Exodus

b)

Leviticus

c)

Numbers

d)

Deuteronmy

4.

History of people during 40 years in wilderness. Moses took census of people in 12 tribes.

a)

Leviticus

b)

Deuteronomy

c)

Numbers

d)

Exodus

5.

Second Law. Moses giving laws for second time. Farewell speeches.

a)

Deuteronomy

b)

Joshua

c)

Numbers

d)

Judges

6.

Salvation. After Moses. Lord help Israel capture many fo cities and towns of Canaan.

a)

Moses

b)

Judges

c)

Jude

d)

Joshua

7.

Author: Samuel. They helped when other nations attacked due to Israel's ignorance of God. 13.

a)

Kings

b)

Judges

c)

Numbers

d)

Chronicles

8.

Author: unknown. story of the woman refusing to leave her elderly mother in law. Great- grandmother of King David and foremother of Jesus

a)

Mary

b)

Ruth

c)

Rebecca

d)

Esther

9.

Which of the books had the author to be Samuel (last judge)? Story of Saul and David. [SELECT ALL THAT APPLY]

a)

1st Kingdom

b)

2nd Kingdom

c)

3rd Kingdom

d)

4th Kingdom

10.

Which of the books had the author to be Jeremiah? Story of Solomon's reign. Building temple in Jerusalem. End of 4th temple: destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar and taken prisoner to Babylon. [SELECT ALL THAT APPLY]

a)

1st Kingdom

b)

2nd Kingdom

c)

3rd Kingdom

d)

4th Kingdom

11.

The author was Ezra. David’s reign (ignored all his sins). Anointing of Solomon. [Select all that apply]

a)

1st Ezra

b)

1st Chronicle

c)

2nd Chronicle

d)

2nd Ezra

12.

Apocryphal book. Follow Law of Moses. Masoretic text. Faithfulness otherwise followed by punishment. Book of theology. [Select all that apply]

a)

1st Ezra

b)

1st Chronicle

c)

2nd Chronicle

d)

2nd Ezra

13.

Not priest. Not prophet. Governor of Jerusalem. Reestablished Mosaic Law. Instrumental in rebuilding wall and gates of Jerusalem

a)

Nehemiah

b)

Tobit

c)

Judith

d)

Esther

14.

Apocryphal book. Iconic book of salvation. Exile in Nineveh.

a)

Nehemiah

b)

Tobit

c)

Judith

d)

Esther

15.

Apocryphal book. Beautiful widow of a farmer in Bethulia. Stood up against Nebuchadnezzar.

a)

Nehemiah

b)

Tobit

c)

Judith

d)

Esther

16.

Author Mordecai. Sections in apocryphal book. History of Israel. Queen Esther persuaded the king to stop the persecution of the Jews.

a)

Nehemiah

b)

Tobit

c)

Judith

d)

Esther

17.

Author is unknown. Apocryphal book. God's deliverance of Israel.

a)

1st Maccabees

b)

2nd Maccabees

c)

3rd Maccabees

d)

4th Maccabees

18.

Authors are David, Moses, & temple musicians. 151 soulful hymns. Included in Holy Liturgy.

a)

Psalms

b)

Job

c)

Proverbs

d)

Ecclesiastes

19.

Depths of man's unshakeable faith in face of tragedy an innocent suffering.

a)

Psalms

b)

Job

c)

Proverbs

d)

Ecclesiastes

20.

Author is Solomon (middle age). Collection of moral and religious instruction taught to young people. Central theme: human wisdom is only achieved through total submission to God's will. Forerunner to beatitudes of NT.

a)

Psalms

b)

Job

c)

Proverbs

d)

Ecclesiastes

21.

Author is Solomon (old age). Be satisfied in simple things in life.

a)

Psalms

b)

Job

c)

Proverbs

d)

Ecclesiastes

22.

Author is Solomon ( Youth). Collection of lyrical poems about human love.

a)

Song of Songs

b)

Wisdom of Solomon

c)

Wisdom of David

d)

Wisdom of Sirach

23.

Apocryphal Book. Encourage Jews to be faithful to the covenant of God.

a)

Song of Songs

b)

Wisdom of Solomon

c)

Wisdom of David

d)

Wisdom of Sirach

24.

Author is Jesus ben Sirach and translate by his grandson. Apocryphal book. AKA Ecclesiasticus. Ethical/religious topics. Wisdom comes from God.

a)

Song of Songs

b)

Wisdom of Solomon

c)

Wisdom of David

d)

Wisdom of Sirach

25.

Meaning Salvation/deliverance. Prophet of love. Redeeming and steadfast love of God.

a)

Hosea

b)

Amos

c)

Micah

d)

Joel

26.

Meaning burden bearer. Shepherd. 1st Hebrew prophet. Told Israel about God's wrath for their immorality.

a)

Hosea

b)

Amos

c)

Micah

d)

Joel

27.

Meaning who is like the Lord. Prophesied incarnation, Christ's birth at Bethlehem, and His suffering.

a)

Hosea

b)

Amos

c)

Micah

d)

Joel

28.

Meaning Yahweh is God. Prophet of Pentecost. Prophecy of outpouring of Holy Spirit.

a)

Hosea

b)

Amos

c)

Micah

d)

Joel

29.

Meaning servant of Lord. Shortest of prophetic books (21 verses). Destruction of Edom.

a)

Obadiah

b)

Jonah

c)

Nahum

d)

Habakkuk

30.

Meaning dove. Universality of God's love and mercy. Nineveh lent of repentance.

a)

Obadiah

b)

Jonah

c)

Nahum

d)

Habakkuk

31.

Meaning consolation. Prophesied defeat of Assyrian enemy.

a)

Obadiah

b)

Jonah

c)

Nahum

d)

Habakkuk

32.

Prophesies the fall of Judah by Babylonians, coming of Christ, and salvation through Him. Visited Daniel in lion's den.

a)

Obadiah

b)

Jonah

c)

Nahum

d)

Habakkuk

33.

Meaning God has hidden. Royal heritage. Comfort and peace to those who wait.

a)

Zephaniah

b)

Haggai

c)

Zechariah

d)

Malachi

34.

Meaning Festal. 1st post exile prophet. Rebuild temple to revive religion.

a)

Zephaniah

b)

Haggai

c)

Zechariah

d)

Malachi

35.

Meaning He whom God remembers. 2nd post exile prophet. Prophesied Christ's humble coming.

a)

Zephaniah

b)

Haggai

c)

Zechariah

d)

Malachi

36.

Meaning Angel/messenger. Birth of a forerunner: John the Baptist.

a)

Zephaniah

b)

Haggai

c)

Zechariah

d)

Malachi

37.

Meaning salvation of God. Lived in Judah. 5th Gospel. Coming of Messiah in detail. Virgin birth. Intense suffering of Christ with His resurrection.

a)

Isaiah

b)

Jeremiah

c)

Baruch

d)

Lamentations of Jeremiah

38.

Meaning the one whom God appoints/exalts. Foretell capture of Jews by Babylonians. Prophesied new covenant between God and mankind to be fulfilled through Messiah. 2 versions: Greek (septuagint) and Hebrew (Masoretic).

a)

Isaiah

b)

Jeremiah

c)

Baruch

d)

Lamentations of Jeremiah

39.

Apocryphal book. Secretary of Jeremiah and reader at temple. Story of relationship between God and his people.

a)

Isaiah

b)

Jeremiah

c)

Baruch

d)

Lamentations of Jeremiah

40.

Apocryphal book. Author is Jeremiah. Woe over devastation of Jerusalem. 'weeping prophet'.

a)

Epistle of Jeremiah

b)

Ezekiel

c)

Daniel

d)

Lamentations of Jeremiah

41.

Apocryphal book. Author is Jeremiah. Forewarning by him to Jewish community in exile to beware consequences of idol worship.

a)

Epistle of Jeremiah

b)

Ezekiel

c)

Daniel

d)

Lamentations of Jeremiah

42.

Meaning God strengthens. From priest family. Accurate about God's direction oof events to take place in heaven and earth.

a)

Epistle of Jeremiah

b)

Ezekiel

c)

Daniel

d)

Lamentations of Jeremiah

43.

Meaning God is my judge. Story of Daniel in captivity. Reinstates blessings of God granted to those who stay away from idol worship and pray to One God.

a)

Epistle of Jeremiah

b)

Ezekiel

c)

Daniel

d)

Lamentations of Jeremiah

44.

Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy are called...

a)

Books of Law

b)

Books of Israel's History

c)

Books of Wisdom

d)

Books of Prophecy

45.

Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1st - 4th Kingdom, 1st - 2nd Chronicle, 1st - 2nd Ezra, Nehemiah, Tobit, Judith, Esther, and 1st - 3rd Maccabees are called...

a)

Books of Law

b)

Books of Israel's History

c)

Books of Wisdom

d)

Books of Prophecy

46.

Psalms, Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Wisdom of Solomon, and Wisdom of Sirach are called...

a)

Books of Law

b)

Books of Israel's History

c)

Books of Wisdom

d)

Books of Prophecy

47.

Hosea, Amos, Micah, Joel, Obadiah, Jonah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi, Isaiah, Jeremiah,Baruch, Lamentations of Jeremiah, Epistle of Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel are called...

a)

Books of Law

b)

Books of Israel's History

c)

Books of Wisdom

d)

Books of Prophecy

48.

Which of these are apocryphal books?

a)

Genesis

b)

1st, 2nd, 3rd Maccabees

c)

Judith

d)

Tobit

e)

1st & 2nd Ezra

49.

Which of these are apocryphal books?

a)

Wisdom of Solomon

b)

Wisdom of Sirach

c)

Baruch

d)

Lamentations of Jeremiah

e)

Epistle of Jeremiah

50.

How many books are there in the Old Testament?

(a)