What was the purpose of telling the story of Abraham's test of faith?

To understand that obedience was critical to God

Why were Hagar and Ishmael expelled from the household by Sarai?

For fear of Sarai's son's place and status in the home

What do the stories of the patriarchs and matriarchs meant to explain?

How God chose a people to start setting things right again

Which of the following is not true in the story of Jacob?

Rachel is the eldest daughter of Laban

How is Abraham tested in faith?

He is asked to offer Isaac as a sacrifice

What is the most important reason Joseph forgave his brothers?

They intended harm but God intended good to come from it.

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OT Unit 2 2025

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1
How does Jacob steal his father's blessing?
Jacob prepares a meal for Isaac
Jacob pretends to be Esau
Rebekah aids in deception
All of the above
2
What was the purpose of telling the story of Abraham's test of faith?
To show Abraham was superior to others
To understand the 10 Commandments
To show that Abraham was evil
To understand that obedience was critical to God
3
What happened in the story of Abraham when he was visited by the 3 strangers?
Sarah laughed at what they said
All of the above
Abraham asked Sarah to prepare them food
He was told he would have a child when they came again
4
What does the name Isaac mean in Hebrew?
Laughter
Wise one
Second child
Sunshine
5
Why were Hagar and Ishmael expelled from the household by Sarai?
There were too many children
For fear of Sarai's son's place and status in the home
Hagar wanted to kill Sarai
Hagar stole from the family
6
Who was the first-born son of Isaac and Rebekah?
Moses
Jacob
Esau
Joseph
7
A double portion of the father's wealth upon his death
Rights and responsibility
All of the above
Expectation
birthright
8
Key moments of Salvation History include
Decline of Israel/ exile and return
All of the above
Conquest of Canaan
Patriarchs and Exodus
9
What is the sign of the Abrahamic Covenant?
circumcision
Rainbow
Baptism
10 Commandments
10
What do the stories of the patriarchs and matriarchs meant to explain?
How God chose a people to start setting things right again
Both a and b
How people were exiled from their land
None of the above
11
Who is considered the father of Biblical faith?
Joseph
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
12
What are the parts of the Abrahamic covenant?
Blessing to all nations
Descendants
all of the above
Land
13
The concern of Genesis is:
Literary analysis of events
Historical accounting of events
Showing the death of Jesus
Telling of God's promises
14
What name means "one who wrestles with God"?
Joseph
Ehud
Israel
Solomon
15
The writings in Genesis after pre-history...
explain relationship between Israel and God
All of the above
give genealogies
contain stories of partriachs/matriarchs
16
What is the geographic region of the stories of the patriarchs?
Australia
South America
Ancient Middle East
Europe
17
Who is responsible for the transmission of Divine revelation?
No one
None of the above
Magisterium
Lay people
18
Why did Joseph's brothers hate him?
Joseph was Jacob's favorite son
He dreams that his brothers would bow down to him
Jacob singled him out with a special coat as a gift
All of the above
19
Who was Abraham's first born child?
Joseph
Jacob
Ishmael
Isaac
20
Which of the following is not true in the story of Jacob?
Rachel is the eldest daughter of Laban
Jacob works for Laban for 7 years to marry Rachel
Jacob asks Laban to marry Rachel
He marries Leah because he was tricked
21
How is Abraham tested in faith?
He is asked to leave his wife
He is asked to marry Hagar
He is asked to offer Isaac as a sacrifice
Abraham was never tested in faith
22
The story of God's saving love for His people
Covenantal History
Enuma Elish
Sin History
Salvation History
23
What is the most important reason Joseph forgave his brothers?
All of the above
They intended harm but God intended good to come from it.
The pharaoh made him
He felt guilty for planting the golden cup on Benjamin
24
What are the 2 pillars of Catholicism?
None of the above
Bishops and Pope
Scripture and Tradition
Purgatory and Heaven
25
What do we call an unbreakable promise from God?
Legal agreement
Contract
Covenant
Bond

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