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WorksheetsUnlocking the Door to Mezuza
Total questions: 58
Worksheet time: 29mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
How many passages from the Torah are inside a Mezuza?
a)
2
b)
5
c)
7
d)
10
2.
How many lines of letters are on the Mezuza?
a)
22
b)
18
c)
12
d)
26
3.
How big must a room be to be obligated in a Mezuza?
a)
3x3 feet
b)
4x4 feet
c)
6x6 feet
d)
8x8 feet
4.
Who is qualified to write a Mezuza scroll?
a)
Any Jewish person
b)
A sofer (scribe)
c)
A rabbi
d)
The Gabbai
5.
What is the Beracha recited when affixing a Mezuza?
a)
Baruch Shem
b)
Al Netilat Lulav
c)
Likboa Mezuza
d)
L’hadlik Ner
6.
What is written on the Mezuza?
a)
The first 2 paragraphs of the Shema
b)
All 3 paragraphs of the Shema
c)
The 1st paragraph of the Shema
d)
The 1st & 3rd paragraphs of the Shema
7.
How does R’ Hirsch classify the mitzvah of Mezuza?
a)
As a law for protection
b)
As a symbolic observance representing Jewish truths
c)
As a means to increase brochos
d)
As a reminder of Jewish history
8.
According to the Chovos Halevovos, how is a Mezuza compared to water and air?
a)
Only important for learning
b)
Available only to the righteous
c)
Always there, always needed
d)
Needed only in times of prayer
9.
Why should we do the Mitzva of Mezuza?
a)
To be protected
b)
Because Hashem has commanded us to
c)
To have long life
d)
To show we have no fear
10.
What lessons of Emunah are learned by putting up a Mezuza?
a)
Trust in God's protection
b)
Belief in charity
c)
The importance of daily prayer
d)
The mitzva of kindness
11.
What belief does affixing a Mezuza represent, according to Ramban?
a)
Belief in all aspects of the Torah
b)
Belief in the importance of Eretz Yisroel
c)
Belief in personal success
d)
Belief in ritual purity
12.
The Mezuza outside of the home represents...
a)
Jewish homes look different
b)
Curse on our enemies outside
c)
Hashem protecting us from outside
d)
Jeiwsh Pride
13.
What does the Mezuza symbolize in relation to Hashem’s presence?
a)
Hashem is always present in the home
b)
Hashem protects the wealthy
c)
Hashem rewards the righteous
d)
Hashem blesses those who give tzedaka
14.
What is the punishment for not being careful with this mitzva?
a)
Lashes from the Beis Din
b)
House gets dismantled
c)
Death Penalty
d)
Exact reverse of the reward
15.
What happens if a letter on the Mezuza scroll is smudged?
a)
The Mezuza is still kosher
b)
It can be fixed by anyone
c)
It is Passul (not kosher)
d)
It only needs to be checked
16.
Can a Mezuza be placed on a sliding door?
a)
Yes
b)
No
c)
Only if the door is wooden
d)
Only if the door is not used
17.
How many times is Hashem’s name written on the Mezuza scroll?
a)
3
b)
5
c)
7
d)
1
18.
What is the spiritual significance of the Mezuza?
a)
It brings good luck
b)
It invites Hashem’s presence into the home
c)
It brings wealth
d)
It ensures family unity
19.
How is the Mezuza scroll usually protected?
a)
It is laminated
b)
It is placed inside a case
c)
It is written on waterproof parchment
d)
It is wrapped in cloth
20.
Why is the Mezuza placed on the right doorpost and not the left like Tefillin?
a)
The right symbolizes kindness
b)
It represents the side of strength
c)
Right is easier to access
d)
Left is reserved for Tefillin
21.
What should be done with a damaged Mezuza scroll?
a)
It should be thrown away
b)
It should be buried
c)
It should be burned
d)
It should be donated
22.
The Torah says "put Mezuzos" in the plural. Why do we only put up one?
a)
It refers to multiple doors
b)
It symbolizes unity
c)
The plural includes all houses
d)
The plural is a general rule
23.
What does the Mezuza testify about, according to R’ Hirsch?
a)
All of life is accomplished through Hashem
b)
Jewish historical victories
c)
The strength of Jewish tefilla
d)
The beauty of mitzvos
24.
Can a Mezuza be affixed on a door leading to a garden?
a)
Yes
b)
No
c)
Only if it's a public garden
d)
Only if the garden has a gate
25.
Can a Mezuza be affixed without a Beracha?
a)
Yes
b)
No
c)
Only in Israel
d)
Only on weekdays
26.
How should the Mezuza scroll be rolled?
a)
Rolled from left to right
b)
Rolled from bottom to top
c)
Rolled from right to left
d)
Folded in half
27.
Does the mitzvah of Mezuza apply to women?
a)
Yes
b)
No
c)
Only in Israel
d)
Only on Yom Tov
28.
Why does Hashem attach His Great Name to Klal Yisroel, according to the Yerushalmi?
a)
To help them win battles
b)
To ensure their survival as a people
c)
To grant them prosperity
d)
To teach them humility
29.
Does a garage door require a Mezuza?
a)
Yes
b)
No, garages are exempt
c)
Yes, if it's used regularly
d)
Only if the garage is for cars
30.
Is a Mezuza required in an office or a commercial building?
a)
Yes, in all Jewish-owned properties
b)
No, only in residential buildings
c)
Only if the owner is observant
d)
Only on certain doors
31.
Can a rented room require a Mezuza?
a)
Yes, if rented for more than 30 days
b)
No, only owned properties
c)
Yes, if the renter is Jewish
d)
No, only in Jewish communities
32.
What is the main material used to write a Mezuzah scroll?
a)
Ink and quill
b)
Pencil and paper
c)
Printer ink and paper
d)
Typewriter ink and parchment
33.
What does the chain in the Yerushalmi parable represent?
a)
Torah mitzvos
b)
Protection from enemies
c)
Hashem’s Name ensuring Klal Yisroel’s survival
d)
The unity of the Jewish people
34.
What is the reward in this world for fulfilling the mitzva of Mezuza?
a)
Long life
b)
Protection from harm
c)
Wealth and prosperity
d)
Children and success
35.
What should one think when touching or passing by a Mezuza?
a)
Ask for wealth
b)
Reflect on Hashem’s protection
c)
Pray for the family’s safety
d)
Think about personal success
36.
Must the room be used for living or sleeping to require a Mezuza?
a)
Yes
b)
No, any room qualifies
c)
Only if used for prayer
d)
Only if it has furniture
37.
What does the word "Shaddai" on the Mezuza symbolize?
a)
Peace
b)
Strength
c)
One of God’s names
d)
Compassion
38.
If one cannot afford both Tefillin and Mezuza, which one should he buy and why?
a)
Mezuza, because it protects the home
b)
Tefillin, because it’s worn daily
c)
Tefillin, for personal holiness
d)
Mezuza, because it’s less expensive
39.
Which room does NOT require a Mezuza?
a)
The bedroom
b)
The bathroom
c)
The kitchen
d)
The living room
40.
Who is responsible for checking the Mezuza regularly?
a)
The local rabbi
b)
The homeowner
c)
The synagogue custodian
d)
The local Jewish community
41.
Who should recite the Beracha when affixing a Mezuza?
a)
A rabbi
b)
The homeowner
c)
The eldest child
d)
Any male family member
42.
According to Ramban, what does a person acknowledge by purchasing and affixing a Mezuza?
a)
The mitzvah of Tzedaka
b)
The importance of Limud Torah
c)
Creation, Hashgacha, and Prophecy
d)
Personal growth through tefilla
43.
Which of the following is a condition for a room to require a Mezuza?
a)
The room has a roof
b)
The room is larger than 50 square feet
c)
The door has a frame
d)
The door swings open
44.
How many times is the mitzvah of Mezuza mentioned in the Torah?
a)
Once
b)
Three times
c)
Twice
d)
Five times
45.
According to the Yerushalmi, how is Hashem’s connection to Klal Yisroel compared?
a)
To a tree and its branches
b)
To a king attaching a chain to a key
c)
To a shepherd guarding his sheep
d)
To a rebbe and talmid
46.
What is the purpose of the Mezuza case?
a)
To protect the scroll
b)
To enhance its appearance
c)
To make it more portable
d)
To make it easier to read
47.
What is the purpose of kissing the Mezuza when passing by?
a)
To show respect to the Torah
b)
To ensure it stays clean
c)
To ask for protection
d)
To express love for God
48.
Does a temporary structure require a Mezuza?
a)
Yes
b)
No
c)
Only if used for 30 days
d)
Only if it has a permanent roof
49.
According to R’ Hirsch, why should the "Shema Yisroel" and "V’hoya im shomo’a" be written on the entrances of houses?
a)
To remember Yetzias Mitzrayim
b)
To sanctify the house as a place where Hashem is always present
c)
To protect the inhabitants
d)
To symbolize wealth and prosperity
50.
Why is the Mezuza placed at the beginning of the doorpost and not in the middle?
a)
To be seen easily
b)
To symbolize God’s first command
c)
To remind us immediately of Hashem
d)
For easy access to touch it
51.
How many times does the Torah command us to put up a Mezuza?
a)
Once
b)
Twice
c)
Three times
d)
Four times
52.
Which mitzvos does R’ Hirsch compare to the mitzva of Mezuza?
a)
Tefillin and Limud Torah
b)
Tzedakah and tefillah
c)
Shabbos and Yom Tov
d)
Kashrus and kibud av v’eim
53.
When, according to Rambam, are we reminded by the Mezuza of Hashem's Presence?
a)
Only on Shabbos
b)
When we say Shema
c)
When we come in and go out
d)
When we leave for a long journey
54.
Why might people think that Mezuza doesn't apply to women?
a)
The sources say the word "odom"
b)
Women do not engage in mitzvos involving the home
c)
It is primarily for men
d)
The Mezuza protects men
55.
Must a Mezuza be placed on interior doors as well?
a)
Only if they lead to a bedroom
b)
Yes, all doorways
c)
Only if they lead to outside
d)
No, only on the front door
56.
Can a Mezuza be affixed on the left side of the doorframe?
a)
Yes, if it's a right-handed person
b)
Yes, if the door swings inward
c)
No, it must be on the right side
d)
Only in special circumstances
57.
Is there a maximum size for a Mezuza?
a)
No, it can be as large as desired
b)
Yes, it must be tiny
c)
Depends on the size of the doorpost—it has to fit and be proportionate
d)
Only if the doorpost is decorative
58.
What is the reward for doing the Mitzva of Mezuza?
a)
Long life for him and his children
b)
Your home is protected
c)
No reward in this world
d)
Both
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