Bible Quiz - Book Of Jonah

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    How long Jonah was in the belly of the fish?

    • Three days and Three nights
    •  Twelve days and Twelve nights
    • Seven days and Seven nights
    •  Nine days and Nine nights
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This Bible Quiz focuses on the Book of Jonah, exploring its historical context, key messages, and notable events such as Jonah's journey from Joppa and his time in the fish. It assesses understanding of biblical narratives and their theological implications, suitable for learners interested in religious studies.

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  • 2. 

    So the people of Nineveh believed God, and proclaimed a fast, and put on ________, from the greatest of them even to the least of them.

    • Black cloth

    • Sackcloth

    •  The whole armour of God

    •  White cloth

    Correct Answer
    A. Sackcloth
    Explanation
    Jonah 3:5

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  • 3. 

    What did the king of Nineveh do in response to Jonah's proclamation?

    • He ordered Jonah to leave his city and never return.

    • He and his commanders ridiculed Jonah and called him a babbling fool.

    • He declared that everyone in Nineveh should give up their evil ways and violence, and wear sackcloth as a sign of repentance.

    • He directed that a temple be built and all his people should worship the God of Jonah.

    Correct Answer
    A. He declared that everyone in Nineveh should give up their evil ways and violence, and wear sackcloth as a sign of repentance.
    Explanation
    Jonah 3:5-9

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  • 4. 

    Total chapters in this book?

    • 4

    • 6

    • 8

    • 3

    Correct Answer
    A. 4
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 4 because the question asks for the total number of chapters in the book, and out of the given options, 4 is the only number that represents a possible total number of chapters in a book.

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  • 5. 

    Name of Jonah’s father

    • Tirzha

    •  Obed

    • Elijha

    • Amittai

    Correct Answer
    A. Amittai
    Explanation
    Jonah 1:1

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  • 6. 

    How many days did Jonah say Nineveh will be overthrown?

    • 3

    • 7

    • 21

    • 40

    Correct Answer
    A. 40
    Explanation
    Jonah 3:4

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  • 7. 

    What did Jonah do after God relented from destroying Nineveh?

    • He did in a stable in the city

    •  He rejoiced with the people

    • He went out the city and made a shelter

    •  He brought a house

    Correct Answer
    A. He went out the city and made a shelter
    Explanation
    Jonah 4: 5

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  • 8. 

    But God prepared a ____ when the morning rose the next day, and it smote the gourd that it withered.

    • Bird

    • Goat

    •  Deer

    •  Worm

    Correct Answer
    A.  Worm
    Explanation
    Jonah 4: 7

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  • 9. 

    Since God spared the city, Jonah ____________

    • Rejoiced

    •  Praise God

    • Was displeased

    • Went home

    Correct Answer
    A. Was displeased
    Explanation
    Jonah 4:1

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  • 10. 

    What was the message of Jonah to the Ninevites?

    • "Repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand!"

    • "Woe to Nineveh, city of wickedness!"

    • "Forty days from now Nineveh will be destroyed!"

    • "The Lord, God is One. You shall have no other gods before Him!"

    Correct Answer
    A. "Forty days from now Nineveh will be destroyed!"
    Explanation
    Jonah 3:4

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  • 11. 

    How did mariners determine Jonah was the cause of their trouble?

    • Jonah revealed them

    • They tortured him until he confessed

    • They cast lots  

    •  by God’s vision

    Correct Answer
    A. They cast lots  
    Explanation
    Jonah 1: 7

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  • 12. 

    When the storm stopped, the men on the ship offered sacrifices and____________

    • Had a feast

    •  Played music

    • Made vows

    • Sang

    Correct Answer
    A. Made vows
    Explanation
    Jonah 1:16

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  • 13. 

    Prayer of Jonah from the belly of fish

    • Chapter 1 

    •  Chapter 2

    •  Chapter 3

    • Chapter 4

    Correct Answer
    A.  Chapter 2
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Chapter 2 because it is the chapter in which the prayer of Jonah from the belly of the fish is mentioned. In this chapter, Jonah prays to God for deliverance and repents for his disobedience. He acknowledges God's sovereignty and expresses gratitude for being saved from drowning. This chapter highlights Jonah's realization of his need for God's mercy and his willingness to fulfill his vow to God.

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  • 14. 

    Where did Jonah board the ship?

    • Joppa

    •  Tarshish

    •  Nineveh

    •  Tarsus

    Correct Answer
    A. Joppa
    Explanation
    Jonah 1 : 3

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  • 15. 

    As per this book the population of Nineveh

    • More than hundred and twenty thousand persons

    • More than hundred and thirty thousand persons

    •  More than hundred and ten thousand persons

    •  More than hundred and forty thousand persons

    Correct Answer
    A. More than hundred and twenty thousand persons
    Explanation
    Jonah 4:11

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  • 16. 

    What was wrapped about Jonah’s head ?

    • Thoughts

    •  Weeds 

    • Lies 

    • Fish

    Correct Answer
    A.  Weeds 
    Explanation
    Jonah 2:5

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  • 17. 

    God said there were people in Nineveh who did not know

    • The name of the Lord

    •  The life and the death

    • God’s mercy and grace

    • Their right hand from their left

    Correct Answer
    A. Their right hand from their left
    Explanation
    Jonah 4:11

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  • 18. 

    That is what I tried to forestall by fleeing to Tarshish. I knew that you are a __________ and ___________ God, slow to anger and abounding in love, a God who relents from sending calamity." (Jonah 4 v 2)

    • Kind and Generous

    • Just and Omnipotent

    • Merciful and holy

    •  Gracious and compassionate

    Correct Answer
    A.  Gracious and compassionate
    Explanation
    The passage from Jonah 4 v 2 suggests that the speaker knew that God is a gracious and compassionate God. They believed that God is slow to anger, abounding in love, and willing to relent from sending calamity. This implies that the speaker recognized God's mercy and kindness towards humanity, acknowledging His compassionate nature.

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  • 19. 

    What does the name Jonah means?

    • Dove

    •  Worship

    •  flock of God

    •  Singing bird

    Correct Answer
    A. Dove
    Explanation
    The name Jonah means "Dove." In many cultures, the dove symbolizes peace, love, and purity. In the biblical story of Jonah, he was swallowed by a whale and later released, which can be seen as a metaphor for rebirth and new beginnings. The name Jonah is often associated with qualities such as gentleness, grace, and innocence, which are also commonly associated with doves.

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  • 20. 

    But I will sacrifice unto thee with ________; I will pay that that I have vowed. Salvation is of the LORD

    • Burnt offerings

    •  Guilt offerings

    •  Sin offerings

    •  The voice of thanks giving ​​​​​​​

    Correct Answer
    A.  The voice of thanks giving ​​​​​​​
    Explanation
    Jonah 2:9

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  • 21. 

    The reference in the New Testament which not mentioned  about Jonah

    • Matthew 12: 38-41

    •  Matthew 16: 4

    •  Luke 11: 29-32

    • Luke 13: 6

    Correct Answer
    A. Luke 13: 6
    Explanation
    The reference in Luke 13:6 does not mention Jonah. This verse talks about a parable that Jesus tells about a fig tree that does not bear fruit. In this parable, the owner of the vineyard wants to cut down the tree because it is not producing fruit, but the gardener asks for one more year to cultivate it and see if it will bear fruit. This verse does not make any direct reference to Jonah or his story.

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  • 22. 

    Difference of days between Great lent and nineveh lent ?

    • 16

    • 25

    • 18

    • 32

    Correct Answer
    A. 18
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 18. The difference of days between Great Lent and Nineveh Lent is 18. This means that there is an 18-day gap between the two Lenten periods.

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  • 23. 

    Period of the book Jonah?

    • 800-840BC

    •  450-500 BC

    •  787-748 BC

    •  630-656 BC

    Correct Answer
    A.  787-748 BC
    Explanation
    2 King 14: 25 is the only reference, in the Bible about Jonah other than the book of Jonah.This is the base of this argument.

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  • 24. 

    How many personal questions sailors asked to Jonah in verse 8 of the first chapter?

    • 3

    • 5

    • 4

    • 6

    Correct Answer
    A. 4
    Explanation
    Then said they unto him, Tell us, we pray thee, for whose cause this evil is upon us; What is thine occupation? and whence comest thou? what is thy country? and of what people art thou?

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