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Old Testament Semester Exam Review
Old Testament Semester Exam Review
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1
According the Catholic Tradition, the creation stories in Genesis are
scientifically true
historically accurate
religious truths
all of the above!
2
What was the time period of the Creation story?
Jurassic Era
Historical Era
Biblical Era
Prehistorical Era
3
Samson and Samuel were both
Nazirites
Pretty bad dudes
Prophets
Judges
4
The Torah is to Hebrew Scriptures as
the Pentateuch is to the Old Testament
the new testament is to the old
the Canon is to the Bible
Genesis is to Exodus
5
The Hebrew Creation story is radically different from the Babylonian creation story because...
All of the above
humans are made in the image and likeness of God
Creation is good
God is one
6
When were the Exodus stories collected and edited?
During the time of Jesus
Around the time of the Babylonian Exile
At Mount Sinai
None of the above
7
Otherwise known as a place of refuge for the persecuted and homeless
None of the above
Hospitality
Red Cross
Sanctuary
8
Which statement is true about slavery in the Old Testament?
Slavery has ALWAYS been a violation of human rights
Slavery was NOT a universal practice in the ancient world
All of the above
Slavery was clearly prohibited by Mosiac Law
9
Where is the promised land?
West Virginia
Heaven
Egypt
Canaan
10
The Israelites followed the proscription of the Ban fully and faithfully at Jericho?
Yes, no person or animal survived their siege
No, the ban is more a theological lesson than historical
11
Which brother gives up his birthright for a bowl of that delicious red stuff?
Cain
Abel
Jacob
Esau
12
This Biblical book is considered a part of Deuteronomic History...
Chronicles
Ruth
None of the above
Deuteronomy
13
Who is chosen for marriage because of a show of generous hospitality to a stranger?
Rebekah
Leah
Moses
Joshua
14
What types of writings are found in the Old Testament?
Poems
All of the above
Prayers
Laws
15
What is the correct order of the thematic cycle found in the Book of Judges?
repentance, sin, deliverance, disaster
sin, disaster, repentance, deliverance
disaster, disaster, disaster, distaster, utter disaster....
sin, repentance, deliverance, disaster
16
________ is the father of Biblical faith, but he grew up ________.
Abraham.....polytheistic
Moses..... monotheistic
Moses..... polytheistic
Abraham..... monotheistic
17
The Babylonian exile occurred because God suspended the Covenant in frustration over the people
True, why God have you forsaken us?
False, it was our own sinfulness
18
For Catholics, to say that the Bible is inspired by God means...
all the people are ideal models for us to follow
It contains all the truth necessary for our salvation
It's all factually true
God dictated every word to the authors
19
Who is the prophetess who, in a moment of weakness, rebels against Moses
Hagar
Sarah
Miriam
Rahab
20
When was animal sacrifice last used for Yom Kippur?
Mt. Sinai
Dispersion
Babylonian Exile
Jesus' time
21
How many books are within the Catholic canon of the Old Testament?
109
17
28
46
22
God commanded us to rest on the seventh day because....
God loves Ozzie Ozbourne
it is an act of civil disobedience
it's important to keep the Sabbath holy
Creating the universe was terribly hard
23
This refers to the Jewish people being exiled from Jerusalem and scattered in the world by the Roman empire.
Nazirite
Dispersion
Holiness code
Shema
24
Who is Moses' successor in leading the Israelite people?
James
Samuel
Joshua
Judges
25
Who was the mysterious being Jacob wrestles with all night long?
It depends on the translator!
an angel
a man
a stranger
26
The prayer that begins, "Listen, O Israel...."
Shalom
Seder
Sanctuary
Shema
27
The daughter of Saul, the victim of political power struggles
Ruth
Michal
Bathsheba
Abigail
28
The ritualized meal that commemorates the eve of the last plague in Egypt
Seder
Eucharist
Shema
Jubilee
29
What is Christmas all about?
Candy Canes and other goodies!
Togetherness
Christ is born
Joy
30
After the snake's crafty questioning, Eve looks at the tree of knowledge and sees
that the fruit would be nourishing
that the fruit is beautiful
that eating the fruit would bring her wisdom
All of the above
31
Ruth is allowed to do this because she is a widow and a foreigner
complain
clean
glean
remarry
32
In their hatred of him, Joseph's brothers do NOT
sell him to passing traders
take turns wearing his special coat because it was lovely
trick Jacob in thinking Joseph is dead
plot to kill him
33
What is NOT a sign of a covenant in Hebrew Scripture?
Blood
Circumcision
Rainbow
The Law
