B'reisheet Quiz
These questions will appear on the final exam. Use this one to practice!
- 1.
In the notation "B'reisheet 42:24", what does the number 42 represent?
- A.
Book
- B.
Chapter
- C.
Verse
- D.
Word
Correct Answer
B. Chapter -
- 2.
Approximately how many years ago did Rashi live?
- A.
9
- B.
90
- C.
900
- D.
9000
Correct Answer
C. 900 -
- 3.
Which is NOT one of the ways that the Torah is divided?
- A.
Book
- B.
Section
- C.
Chapter
- D.
Verse
Correct Answer
B. Section -
- 4.
Which of the following descriptions of Isaac is NOT true?
- A.
Abraham's son
- B.
Jacob's father
- C.
Reuben's grandfather
- D.
Rachel's husband
Correct Answer
D. Rachel's husband -
- 5.
According to the Torah, why does God choose Abraham to lead the new people?
- A.
He broke his father's idols.
- B.
He proclaimed his faith in one God.
- C.
He was a devoted family man.
- D.
The Torah does not provide us with a reason.
Correct Answer
D. The Torah does not provide us with a reason. -
- 6.
How is Lot related to Abraham?
- A.
Son
- B.
Nephew
- C.
Brother
- D.
Grandson
Correct Answer
B. Nephew -
- 7.
Who does NOT accompany Abraham when he first leaves Haran?
- A.
Isaac
- B.
Sarah
- C.
Lot
- D.
His servants
Correct Answer
A. Isaac -
- 8.
After Lot and Abraham separate, where does Lot eventually settle?
- A.
Sodom
- B.
Gomorrah
- C.
Canaan
- D.
Haran
Correct Answer
A. Sodom -
- 9.
Abraham circumcises himself as a symbol of the covenant (or agreement) between him and God. What is the Hebrew word for covenant?
- A.
P'shat
- B.
Sefer
- C.
Brit
- D.
Parasha
Correct Answer
C. Brit -
- 10.
How many visitors come to visit Abraham's tent?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
Correct Answer
C. 3 -
- 11.
According to the Torah, why does God command Abraham to sacrifice his son?
- A.
To test him.
- B.
To test Sarah to see if she would agree to it.
- C.
To punish him.
- D.
The Torah doesn't provide a reason.
Correct Answer
A. To test him. -
- 12.
We looked at a few answers to the question, "Why does God need to test Abraham?" Which is NOT one of the answers provided by the commentators we studied?
- A.
God wanted to use Abraham as an example to teach others that we must go as far as possible in our devotion to God.
- B.
God wasn't sure whether Abraham would go through with it.
- C.
God wanted Abraham to earn a reward for what he has actually done, not just for what he has the potential to do.
- D.
God only tested him because he knew he would succeed.
Correct Answer
B. God wasn't sure whether Abraham would go through with it. -
- 13.
Which of the following does the word "P'shat" NOT refer to?
- A.
The simple meaning
- B.
The literal meaning
- C.
What's in the text
- D.
Midrashic stories
Correct Answer
D. Midrashic stories -
- 14.
Which of the following people in B'reisheet is NOT tricked?
- A.
Laban
- B.
Esau
- C.
Jacob
- D.
Isaac
Correct Answer
A. Laban -
- 15.
Which of the following does NOT happen to Jacob as he waits to reunite with Esau?
- A.
He wrestles with a man until dawn.
- B.
He dreams of angels going up and down on a ladder.
- C.
His name is changed.
- D.
His hip socket is dislocated.
Correct Answer
B. He dreams of angels going up and down on a ladder. -
- 16.
How long does Jacob work before marrying Rachel?
- A.
7 years
- B.
14 years
- C.
20 years
- D.
21 years
Correct Answer
B. 14 years -
- 17.
Which of the following does Jacob NOT do in preparation for his reunion with Esau?
- A.
Gathers a gift of animals for Esau
- B.
Prays to God
- C.
Divides up his camp for battle
- D.
Eats a feast
Correct Answer
D. Eats a feast -
- 18.
Which nation was NOT involved in buying or selling Joseph as a slave?
- A.
Canaanites
- B.
Egyptians
- C.
Midianites
- D.
Ishmaelites
Correct Answer
A. Canaanites -
- 19.
Which of the prisoners gets a death sentence from Pharaoh?
- A.
Joseph
- B.
The chief steward
- C.
The chief cupbearer
- D.
The chief baker
Correct Answer
D. The chief baker -
- 20.
What does the word "Drash" refer to?
- A.
Gaps in the text
- B.
The simple meaning
- C.
Things we cannot understand
- D.
A disagreement between different commentators
Correct Answer
A. Gaps in the text -
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