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WorksheetsWorkbook Q & A Chapter 3
Total questions: 90
Worksheet time: 45mins
What are the Israelites doing as the Book of Exodus begins?
The Israelites have settled in Goshen the best grazing land in Egypt and prospering.
The Israelites are wandering in the desert searching for food.
The Israelites are building the city of Jerusalem.
The Israelites are fighting a war against the Egyptians.
What does the Book of Exodus mean when it states, “Now there arose a new king in Egypt who did not know Joseph”?
The new Pharaoh did not want to keep the same friendly relationships with the Israelites.
The new Pharaoh was a descendant of Joseph.
The new Pharaoh was an Israelite.
The new Pharaoh was unaware of the existence of Egypt.
How does the Pharaoh stir up public sentiment against the Israelites?
There could be a war, and these foreigners would fight against Egypt from within.
He promises to give the Israelites more land and wealth.
He claims the Israelites are stealing from Egyptian temples.
He accuses the Israelites of spreading disease among the Egyptians.
What is the first stage of Pharaoh’s plan to keep the Israelites under control?
He makes them slaves.
He sends them out of Egypt.
He gives them more food.
He appoints them as officials.
From Exodus 2:10 and from our text, we find out the meaning of Moses’ name. What is it?
Brought up from the water
Son of Pharaoh
Leader of Israel
Messenger of God
What are some of the details by which the Egyptians unwittingly contribute to their own defeat?
Moses is raised by Pharaoh’s daughter with all the benefits of being royalty but is nursed by his mother and she instills in him the faith of the Israelites.
The Egyptians allow the Israelites to freely practice their religion without any restrictions.
Pharaoh immediately releases the Israelites after the first plague without resistance.
The Egyptians provide the Israelites with advanced weapons for their journey.
What is the event that pushes Moses to claim his Hebrew ancestry?
He kills an Egyptian slave master that was beating an Israelite slave.
He finds a hidden scroll revealing his ancestry.
He is visited by an angel in a dream.
He overhears a conversation about his true heritage.
What causes Moses to flee Egypt?
He was breaking up a fight between two Hebrew men when they call him out for killing the Egyptian. He becomes afraid and flees to the land of Midian.
He was caught stealing from Pharaoh's palace and was sentenced to exile.
He refused to worship the Egyptian gods and was banished by Pharaoh.
He was accused of conspiring with the Midianites to overthrow Egypt.
While in the land of Midian, Moses marries ________, the daughter of a priest named Jethro.
Zipporah
Rebecca
Miriam
Rachel
How old was Moses when he meets God on the mountain for the first time?
80
40
100
60
How does God identify himself to Moses in the burning bush?
The God of Abraham, God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.
The Creator of Heaven and Earth.
The Lord of Hosts.
The Almighty One.
If God had only identified himself as the God of Abraham, who else could claim him as their God?
Midianites, Ishmaelites, Egyptians
Philistines, Canaanites, Babylonians
Romans, Greeks, Persians
Moabites, Edomites, Assyrians
What is the cryptic phrase that contains the name of God? When Moses asks God his name, God responds with “I am who I am.”
YHWH- LORD
Elohim- Creator
Adonai- Master
El Shaddai- Almighty
God often chooses those who are weak and with no apparent skills or abilities to do his work because:
He wants to show that His power works through human weakness.
He prefers people with no experience.
He does not value skills or abilities.
He wants to avoid those who are strong.
God plans to use Israel as a priestly nation by:
Serving as a mediator between God and other nations
Conquering all neighboring countries
Establishing a monarchy over the world
Building the largest temple in history
Moses’ first demand of Pharaoh is:
To let the Israelites go to worship in the wilderness
To abolish slavery in Egypt
To build a temple for the Israelites
To share the throne with Moses
Pharaoh’s attitude toward God when he says “Who is the LORD, that I should heed his voice and let Israel go? I do not know the LORD, and moreover, I will not let Israel go.” can best be described as:
Defiant and dismissive toward God
Respectful and obedient to God
Curious and willing to learn about God
Fearful and submissive to God
Pharaoh’s response to Moses’ first demand that the people be allowed to go to the desert to sacrifice to God was:
He refused and increased the Israelites’ workload.
He immediately agreed and let them go.
He asked Moses to perform a miracle first.
He ignored Moses and did nothing.
Why is Pharaoh unimpressed with Moses’ staff turning into a snake, the Nile River into blood, and the plague of frogs?
Because his own magicians could replicate these miracles.
Because he did not witness the events himself.
Because he believed the miracles were illusions.
Because he was not affected by the plagues.
Moses insists to Pharaoh that the sacrifices cannot take place within the land of Egypt because:
the Egyptians would find their sacrifices abominable and might stone them
the land of Egypt was too small for the sacrifices
Pharaoh did not allow any religious ceremonies
the Israelites had no animals for sacrifice
The plagues themselves are God’s judgement upon the gods of Egypt because:
They demonstrated God’s power over the Egyptian gods.
They were natural disasters unrelated to religion.
They were punishments for the Pharaoh’s stubbornness only.
They were random acts with no symbolic meaning.
Pharaoh plays right into God’s hand by:
Refusing to let the Israelites go, which allows God to display His power through the plagues.
Helping Moses lead the Israelites out of Egypt.
Worshipping the God of Israel.
Making peace with the Israelites.
In a final act of judgement on Pharaoh and the Egyptians, God tells Moses that the Angel will pass through the land and slay the first born of all the Egyptians and their livestock. What will God prove by doing this?
That He is the one true God with power over life and death
That Pharaoh is innocent
That the Egyptians are favored
That Moses is powerless
How were the Israelites to identify their homes so that the Angel of Death would pass over them?
By marking their doors with lamb's blood
By lighting candles in their windows
By hanging a red cloth outside
By placing stones at the entrance
God commanded the Israelites to eat unleavened bread with their Passover meal because:
it symbolized the haste in which they left Egypt
it tasted better than leavened bread
it was a tradition from Abraham's time
it was easier to prepare than leavened bread
The Passover lamb is understood as a type for Christ in which of the following ways?
Christ is seen as the sacrificial lamb whose death brings salvation, just as the Passover lamb's blood protected the Israelites.
Christ is seen as a prophet who led the Israelites out of Egypt.
Christ is understood as a king who ruled over Israel during Passover.
Christ is seen as a teacher who instituted the Passover feast.
The Jewish people celebrated the Passover for over 1000 years before the Birth of Jesus. How is this part of God’s magnificent and intricate plan for our salvation?
It foreshadowed Jesus as the ultimate Passover Lamb, whose sacrifice brings salvation.
It was a tradition unrelated to salvation and had no connection to Jesus.
It was meant only to commemorate the Exodus and had no future significance.
It was a celebration that ended with the birth of Jesus.
Pharaoh and his officials change their minds about letting the Israelites go because:
they regret losing their slaves and workforce.
they fear the Israelites will rebel.
they want to avoid conflict with neighboring nations.
they receive a prophecy to keep the Israelites.
God clears a path through the Sea of Reeds for the Israelites by:
sending a strong wind to part the waters
building a bridge overnight
having the Israelites swim across
using fire to evaporate the water
With Pharaoh and his army following, the Israelites arrive at the Sea of Reeds, which in English translations of the Bible is often rendered as what?
Red Sea
Dead Sea
Sea of Galilee
Mediterranean Sea
What happens when the Egyptians try to follow the Israelites through the Sea?
The Egyptians are drowned as the waters return.
The Egyptians safely cross the Sea.
The Egyptians capture the Israelites.
The Egyptians turn back before entering the Sea.
Some difficulties that await the Israelites include:
Facing hostile nations and battles
Enjoying peace and prosperity
Receiving immediate rewards
Avoiding any challenges
Once free, what is the first concern and complaint of the Israelites?
They were hungry and lacked food.
They missed their homes in Egypt.
They wanted a new leader.
They were tired of walking.
God provides for their needs by:
giving them food and shelter
ignoring their prayers
making them work for everything
leaving them to fend for themselves
What aspect of human nature does this Scripture illustrate for us?
It illustrates the tendency toward selfishness.
It illustrates the pursuit of wisdom.
It illustrates the importance of physical strength.
It illustrates the value of material wealth.
What does the Hebrew word manna mean in English?
What is it?
Bread from heaven
Miracle food
Desert dew
Angel's meal
The manna that God sends down on the Israelites in the desert is a type for the sacrament of the Eucharist because:
It prefigures the spiritual nourishment provided by Christ in the Eucharist.
It was a daily miracle that ceased after entering the Promised Land.
It was only available to the priests and Levites.
It was a symbol of God's punishment for disobedience.
According to God’s plan, the priestly function of the People of Israel is to:
offer sacrifices for all nations
rule over other peoples
accumulate wealth and power
serve as a light and example to other nations
God had promised that he would speak to his people face to face. What happens when he tries to do this?
The people are afraid and ask Moses to speak to God on their behalf.
The people rejoice and welcome God's presence.
The people ignore God's attempt to speak to them.
The people leave and do not listen to God.
God keeps his covenant promise with Israel by:
Remaining faithful to His word
Changing His promises over time
Breaking His covenant occasionally
Ignoring Israel's actions
Moses is alone with God on Mt. Sinai for how long?
40 days and 40 nights
7 days
21 days
3 days
The Ark of the Covenant served which two main purposes?
It held the tablets of the Law and represented God's presence among the Israelites.
It was used as a weapon and a storage for food.
It was a symbol of wealth and a place for sacrifices.
It was a throne for the king and a treasury for gold.
Exodus 32 is filled with bitter irony. The Israelites had seen the 10 plagues and had crossed through the Red Sea. What unimaginable statements do the Israelites make about God?
They said the golden calf brought them out of Egypt.
They praised God for the miracles.
They denied ever being slaves in Egypt.
They claimed Moses was a false prophet.
Meanwhile, as God and Moses are talking on the mountain, God tells Moses about the Israelites and refers to them as:
His chosen people
Your people not His People.
The children of Abraham
Faithful followers
What does God initially propose to Moses as a solution to the behavior of the Israelites?
To destroy the Israelites and make a great nation out of Moses
To forgive the Israelites and bless them
To send the Israelites back to Egypt
To let the Israelites wander in the desert forever
When Moses sees for himself what is going on in the Israelite camp, he:
breaks the tablets of the law
builds a golden calf
leads the Israelites in prayer
ignores the situation
In Exodus 32:20 we read, “Moses took the calf which they had made, burnt it with fire, ground it to powder, scattered it upon the water, and made the people of Israel drink it.” Why do you think Moses would do this? What would you do if you took a gulp of water that had metal dust in it?
To make the Israelites face the consequences of their idolatry
To purify the water for drinking
To create a new religious ritual
To test the strength of the Israelites
Aaron’s explanation/excuse is like what Adam and Eve do when God catches them in their sin because:
Both try to shift blame or avoid responsibility for their actions.
Both immediately confess and accept full responsibility.
Both deny that anything wrong happened.
Both ask for forgiveness without any explanation.
The Levites become the tribe consecrated to God’s service by:
being chosen by Moses after the incident of the golden calf
being the firstborn sons of Israel
volunteering for temple duties
being descendants of Aaron
Why was Levitical priesthood necessary in the first place?
To mediate between God and the Israelites
To establish political leadership in Israel
To lead military campaigns against enemies
To collect taxes for the government
Select two reasons why the incident with the golden calf is like the Original Sin of Adam and Eve.
Both involve disobedience to God's command and result in consequences for the people.
Both are stories about the creation of the world and the first humans.
Both incidents occur in the Garden of Eden.
Both involve the worship of animals as gods.
God hopes to teach his people what by laws of ritual purity?
The importance of holiness and separation from sin
The need for political power
The value of material wealth
The significance of military strength
Why does God impose a way of life upon his people that keeps them apart from the other nations?
To maintain their distinct identity and holiness.
To encourage them to conquer other nations.
To make them wealthy and powerful.
To punish them for their sins.
Why does God demand animal sacrifices?
To atone for sins and seek forgiveness
To provide food for priests
To display wealth and status
To celebrate harvest festivals
What 2 functions do these laws serve for the people?
They protect rights and maintain order.
They increase taxes and limit freedoms.
They promote inequality and restrict movement.
They encourage conflict and reduce safety.
The Tabernacle served as:
A portable sanctuary for worship used by the Israelites
A marketplace for trading goods
A palace for the kings of Israel
A school for teaching religious laws
The name Leviticus means:
pertaining to the Levites
book of laws
holy offerings
sacred rituals
The Book of Leviticus is:
a book in the Old Testament of the Bible
a famous Greek novel
a scientific textbook
a collection of modern poetry
The reason behind all the laws in the Book of Leviticus is:
To maintain ritual and moral purity among the Israelites
To establish political alliances with neighboring nations
To promote economic prosperity above all else
To encourage artistic expression in worship
Some of the foods forbidden to the Israelites are perfectly healthy to eat. We eat many of them to this day. Why does God forbid certain foods to be eaten?
To teach spiritual and moral lessons
Because the foods are always unhealthy
To follow modern dietary trends
Because the foods were unavailable
In Hebrew tradition, the significance of this census is:
To organize the tribes and prepare for military service
To celebrate a religious festival
To distribute land among the tribes
To record family genealogies
Explain why the people must wander in the wilderness for 40 years.
God had delivered his people to the edge of the Promised Land in just a few months, but they didn’t trust when they got there. They thought the inhabitants in the PL would slaughter them.
They wanted to explore the wilderness for adventure and excitement.
They were searching for food and water for 40 years.
They were punished for building a golden calf.
What happens during the Israelites journey in the desert that prevents Moses from entering the PL?
Moses angrily strikes a rock as if he himself would bring water out of it, rather than simply speaking to the rock and showing that the power came from God.
Moses builds a golden calf for the Israelites to worship.
Moses refuses to cross the Red Sea with the Israelites.
Moses eats forbidden food in the desert.
The name Deuteronomy means ________.
Second Law.
Book of Prophets.
First Covenant.
Holy Sacrifice.
What is the difference between the laws laid down in Deuteronomy compared to those of Exodus and Leviticus?
The laws in Ex. and Lv. are spoken in the voice of God and the laws in Dt. are spoken in the voice of Moses.
The laws in Deuteronomy are only about dietary restrictions, while Exodus and Leviticus cover all aspects of life.
Deuteronomy contains no laws about worship, while Exodus and Leviticus do.
The laws in Deuteronomy are written in poetry, while those in Exodus and Leviticus are written in prose.
What are 2 examples of concession that Deuteronomy makes to Israel’s hard hearts?
Divorce and genocidal warfare to cleanse the areas of idol worshippers.
Polygamy and animal sacrifice for forgiveness.
Sabbath rest and dietary laws.
Temple construction and priestly garments.
What reality must Deuteronomy accept?
Instead of teaching the people holiness, Deuteronomy accepts the fact that the people will not be holy.
Deuteronomy accepts that the people will always follow the law perfectly.
Deuteronomy accepts that the people will never face any challenges.
Deuteronomy accepts that the people are inherently righteous.
How old was Moses when he dies?
120 years old
100 years old
80 years old
150 years old
Who is Moses successor?
Joshua is Moses successor.
Aaron is Moses successor.
Caleb is Moses successor.
Samuel is Moses successor.
Why do the Israelites never succeed in fully driving the Canaanites out of the PL and what is the long-term effect of this failure?
The Canaanites are a constant source of temptation for the Israelites to fall into the sin of Idolatry.
The Israelites lack military strength to defeat the Canaanites.
The Canaanites offer valuable trade opportunities to the Israelites.
The Israelites and Canaanites form a peaceful alliance.
After the Israelites cross the Jordan River (which for Christians is a type of Baptism), the first city they conquer is ________.
Jericho.
Ai.
Bethel.
Hebron.
Rahab is a woman who helps the spies that Joshua sends across the Jordan River to gather information about the PL.
Rahab
Deborah
Ruth
Esther
What does St. Matthew tell us about Rahab?
She was the ancestor of David and of Christ.
She was a prophetess in Israel.
She was a queen of Egypt.
She was a disciple of Paul.
Describe how the Israelites conquered Jericho?
They marched around the city once a day for 6 days and on the seventh day, marched around 7 times, gave a mighty shout and the walls of the city crumbled.
They attacked the city with swords and arrows during the night.
They negotiated peace with the city's leaders and entered peacefully.
They built a tunnel under the walls and entered the city secretly.
During this time of Judges, people remain faithful to God for how long?
For a short period
For their entire lives
For several generations
Forever
God had vowed to give the PL to Abraham’s descendants. What was happening in the land of Canaan that facilitated its being conquered by the Israelites?
The land was divided among small, weak city-states.
The Canaanites had formed a powerful unified kingdom.
The land was protected by strong alliances.
The Israelites had already settled in Canaan.
What is the pattern of how the events of the entire book will unfold in Judges 2: 11-23?
The Israelites sin, God becomes angry and allows enemies to oppress them, the Israelites repent, God raises a judge to deliver them, and peace is restored until the cycle repeats.
The Israelites are always faithful, God rewards them with prosperity, and there is no conflict.
The Israelites conquer all their enemies without any setbacks or periods of oppression.
The Israelites are punished once and then remain obedient for the rest of the book.
Israel so easily abandons the covenant because:
They are influenced by surrounding nations.
They have a strong commitment to the covenant.
They lack any external pressures.
They always follow the covenant faithfully.
Some of the things that distinguish the Canaanites from the Israelites and reasons why the Israelites admired the Canaanites include:
The Canaanites had advanced cities and culture, which the Israelites admired.
The Canaanites spoke the same language as the Israelites and had identical customs.
The Israelites admired the Canaanites because they were nomadic like themselves.
The Canaanites and Israelites shared the same religious beliefs.
Samuel is the last of the Judges.
True
False
Cannot be determined
None of the above
What do the people demand of Samuel as things begin to unravel in his old age?
They demand a king to rule over them.
They ask for more sacrifices at the temple.
They request Samuel to appoint his sons as judges.
They demand Samuel to retire immediately.
God reassures Samuel by:
Telling him not to be afraid and that He has chosen him for a purpose.
Giving him a sign in the sky.
Sending an angel to speak to him.
Promising him riches and power.
In three words what will happen to the people if Samuel gives in to their demands for a king?
They will suffer
They will rejoice
They will prosper
They will unite
We can see that the people are rejecting the idea of being a people set apart. If they were to accept God on his terms, what would God require of them and how much would it cost them?
God would require complete obedience and it would cost them everything.
God would require occasional worship and it would cost them very little.
God would require only ritual sacrifices and it would cost them some animals.
God would require financial offerings and it would cost them some money.
Saul’s family background and physical appearance can be described as:
He was from the tribe of Benjamin and was tall and handsome.
He was from the tribe of Judah and was short and stout.
He was from the tribe of Levi and had red hair.
He was from the tribe of Ephraim and was bald.
How long was Moses on the mountain with God before the Israelites began to worship the golden calf?
20 minutes
40 days
40 hours
100 days
What was the first plague of Egypt?
Locusts
Darkness
Water turned into blood
Frogs
Which one was not a plague in Egypt?
frogs
locusts
spiders
flies
Saul's first mistake causes him to lose his ____, and his second mistake causes him to lose his ___?
Dynasty, Kingdom
Wealth, Children
Kingdom, Wealth
Dynasty, Faith
Samuel is from the tribe of ____ and David is from the tribe of ____.
Judah, Judah
Judah, Levi
Levi, Judah
Levi, Benjamin
