Parsha Quiz - November 13th
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How old was Sarah when she died?
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127
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One hundred twenty seven
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קכ"ז
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The 'Parsha Quiz - November 13th' assesses knowledge on key biblical events and figures. It covers the age of Sarah at death, transactions by Avraham, and specifics about Eliezer's journey, enhancing understanding of religious texts and historical contexts.
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Who did Avraham buy Me'arat Hamachpela from?
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Tzochar
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Kalev
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Eliezer
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Efron
Correct Answer
A. EfronExplanation
Avraham bought Me'arat Hamachpela from Efron.Rate this question:
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How many silver coins did Avraham pay for the cave?
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400
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300
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200
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100
Correct Answer
A. 400Explanation
Avraham paid 400 silver coins for the cave.Rate this question:
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Eliezer swore to Avraham by putting his under Avraham's ______________
Correct Answer
thigh
thih
yerech
ירךExplanation
In ancient times, making a vow or oath by placing one's hand under the thigh of another person was a common practice. This gesture symbolized a solemn promise and was seen as a way of showing respect and submission to the person being sworn to. In this case, Eliezer swore to Avraham by placing his hand under Avraham's thigh, indicating his commitment and loyalty to his master. The word "thigh" is translated as "yerech" in Hebrew, which is why all the given options are correct.Rate this question:
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What animal did Eliezer take with him?
Correct Answer
camel
camelsExplanation
Eliezer took a camel or camels with him.Rate this question:
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Please fill answer below
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N/A - 7.
How many of those animals did Eliezer take?
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5
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10
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15
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20
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A. 10Explanation
Eliezer took 10 animals.Rate this question:
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What was the name of Rivka's father?
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Lavan
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Nachor
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Betuel
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Haran
Correct Answer
A. BetuelExplanation
Betuel is the correct answer because in the biblical narrative, Betuel is mentioned as the father of Rivka (Rebecca). He is also described as the father of Laban and the grandfather of Rachel and Leah. Betuel plays a significant role in the story of Rivka's marriage to Isaac, as he is consulted by Abraham's servant and gives his consent for the marriage to take place. Therefore, based on the biblical account, Betuel is the name of Rivka's father.Rate this question:
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What was the name of Rivka's brother?
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Lavan
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Nachor
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Betuel
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Haran
Correct Answer
A. LavanExplanation
Rivka's brother's name was Lavan.Rate this question:
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At what time of day did Eliezer arrive in Charan?
Correct Answer
evening
late afternoon
in the evening
the eveningExplanation
The question is asking about the time of day when Eliezer arrived in Charan. The answer options "evening," "late afternoon," "in the evening," and "the evening" all indicate that Eliezer arrived during the evening hours. Therefore, any of these options can be considered as the correct answer.Rate this question:
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Yitzchak and Rivka were first cousins.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
Yitzchak and Rivka were not first cousins.Rate this question:
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Which of these did Eliezer NOT give to Rivka?
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Noserings
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Bracelets
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Earrings
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A. EarringsExplanation
Eliezer did not give earrings to Rivka.Rate this question:
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What did Eliezer eat when he first came into Betuel's house
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Water
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Bread
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Guacamole
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Nothing
Correct Answer
A. NothingExplanation
Eliezer ate nothing when he first came into Betuel's house.Rate this question:
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When Betuel asked Rivka if she wanted to go with Eliezer, she answered
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Yes
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I will go.
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I want to go.
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Nothing
Correct Answer
A. I will go.Explanation
The correct answer is "I will go" because it directly responds to Betuel's question and indicates Rivka's willingness to accompany Eliezer. The other options, "Yes" and "I want to go," also convey her agreement, but "I will go" specifically addresses the question and provides a clear response. The option "Nothing" does not relate to the question and is therefore not a suitable answer.Rate this question:
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What did Rivka do when she first saw Yitzchak?
Correct Answer
she fell off the camel
fell off the camel
fell off camel
She jumped off the camel
jumped off camel
jumped off the camelExplanation
When Rivka first saw Yitzchak, she had a strong reaction and fell off the camel. The multiple variations of the answer emphasize the same action of falling off the camel, whether it is mentioned as "she fell off the camel," "fell off the camel," or "fell off camel." Additionally, the answer also includes the possibility of Rivka jumping off the camel, which indicates a sudden and spontaneous reaction to seeing Yitzchak.Rate this question:
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What was the name of Avraham's new wife in this parasha?
Correct Answer
ketura
keturahExplanation
The correct answer is ketura/keturah.Rate this question:
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How many years did Avraham live?
Correct Answer
175Explanation
Avraham lived for 175 years. This is stated in the answer itself.Rate this question:
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What was the name of Avraham's oldest son?
Correct Answer
Yishmael
Ishmael
ישמעאל
yishmelExplanation
The correct answer is Yishmael, Ishmael, ישמעאל, yishmel. These are all different spellings of the same name, which was the name of Avraham's oldest son.Rate this question:
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Write the exact name of this week's parasha in Hebrew
Correct Answer
חיי שרהExplanation
The correct answer is "חיי שרה" (Chayei Sarah). This is the exact name of this week's parasha in Hebrew. "Chayei Sarah" translates to "The Life of Sarah" in English. In this parasha, the narrative focuses on the life and death of Sarah, the wife of Abraham, as well as the events surrounding the search for a suitable wife for their son Isaac.Rate this question:
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Where did Yitzchak live at the end of this week's parasha?
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Chevron
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Beer Sheva
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Beer Lachai Roi
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Beit shemesh
Correct Answer
A. Beer Lachai RoiExplanation
At the end of this week's parasha, Yitzchak lived in Beer Lachai Roi.Rate this question:
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