WorksheetsUNIT QUIZ PARABLES
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 21mins
Define the term PARABLE.
A fictional story that illustrates a moral lesson.
A short story Jesus told to teach spiritual truths or moral lessons.
Explain why Jesus taught in parables.
To explain his teachings.
To teach about what God wants by using familiar things.
To make a comparison between heavenly and earthly situations.
Which Parable can this quote be found "Fool! This night your soul will be required of you" Luke 12:20
Parable of the Sower & the Seed
Parable of the Rich Fool
The Pharisee & the Tax Collector
The Lost boy
"Take heed and beware of covetousness" means
Be glad to take things from others.
Be aware of wanting to have other's things
Have whatever you want.
One of the brothers asked Jesus to:
Tell his brother to give him the house.
Convince his brother to divide their crops
Convince his brother to divide their inheritance
Why did the rich man in the parable build a barn?
To give to the poor
Because he lost his house
To have a place to put all his possessions
What happened to the rich fool?
He invited his friends
He died before he could enjoy his possessions
He got robbed
Jesus wanted the people in the crowd to understand that true happiness is found only in:
IN MONEY
The hard work you do
The kingdom of God
Which character traits did the rich fool display?
He was grateful
He was thankful
He was greedy and selfish
Prodigal means wasteful.
True
False
Which son asked his father for his portion of his money?
The oldest
The youngest
Both Sons
Neither sons
What did the son do with his money?
Gave it back to his father
Gave it to the poor
Wasted all of it
Saved it
How much was the youngest son's share of the inheritance?
1/3
2/3
3/3
What happened in the country the son moved to?
Famine
War
Floods
Plague
What happened to the son's friends when he had no money?
They found him a job
They helped him get money
They sold him as a slave
They ignored him
What job did the son find when he was poor?
Feeding pigs
Working in fields
Being a shepherd
He became a carpenter
Repent means to feel sorry for one's sins and to ask for forgiveness.
TRUE
FALSE
Who does the forgiving father in this parable represent?
Our parents
God
Family and Friends
What did the son ask his father when he returned home?
To be hired as a servant
For a place to sleep
For more money
The father ran out and gave his son a kiss. What did the kiss represent?
Honor
Authority
Son-ship
Welcome and Forgiveness
What was the son given by his father on his return? Select THREE.
Robe
House
Sandals
Ring
Gold and silver
How did the older brother react to the celebration for his younger brother?
He was family and loving
He was not told
He was jealous and angry
He did not care
What caused the older brother to react this way?
He was tired
His father never threw him a party before
He missed the party
He hated his brother
What is the meaning of the Parable of The Lost Boy/Prodigal Son?
Take your inheritance and spend it as you wish
God shows His love for His children through forgiveness
Spend your money foolishly and your parents will give you more
It's good to have rich parents
What happened to the seeds that fell on the thorny ground?
They began to grow but were choked by thorns
The seeds ripened and multiplied
The seeds were eaten by the birds.
The seeds began to grow but they were burnt by the sun
The sower represents the:
Preacher
The word of God
hearts of people
The _____ represents the word of God.
seed
sower
ground
The soil represents the heart of the people.
True
False
What is the explanation of the seeds that fell on rocky ground/soil?
People who hear the Word of God but give up because of worries, troubles, riches and pleasures.
People who hear the Word of God and gladly receive it but give up when hard times and trials come.
People who hear the Word of God, believe, share the Word of God with others, and making more disciples.
Why did Jesus talk in parables?
To explain his teachings.
To teach about what God wants by using familiar things.
To make a comparison between heavenly and earthly situations
All of the above
The Pharisee was humble as he prayed
True
False
What was the simple prayer said by the tax collector
"Lord, have mercy on my soul"
"Lord, I am a sinner. Please reward me."
"O God, I have never sinned."
“O God, be merciful to me, for I am a sinner.”’
We receive God's forgiveness in the Sacrament of______________.
Baptism
Repentance and Confession
Marriage
Eucharist
What percentage of our income are we supposed to give back to God?
20%
1%
15%
10%
The Pharisee thought that he was _________ than the tax collector.
older
worse
wealthier
better
In the parable about the Pharisee and the tax collector, Jesus admired the tax collector's _____________.
Sense of humor
intelligence
compassion
humility
Everyone who exalts himself or thinks that they are better than other people shall be brought …........ ; and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.
down
up
left
right
26. ............... is showing great kindness and forgiveness.
Giving
Mercy
Humbleness
Identify THREE types of prayer.
Praise
Confession
Crucifixion
Intercession
Burial
In the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector whose prayer was answered?
Pharisee
Tax Collector
