Parsha Quiz - November 13th

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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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  • 2. 

    Eliezer swore to Avraham by putting his under Avraham's ______________

    Explanation
    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.

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  • 3. 

    What animal did Eliezer take with him?

    Explanation
    Eliezer took a camel or camels with him.

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  • 4. 

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  • 5. 

    At what time of day did Eliezer arrive in Charan?

    Explanation
    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.

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  • 6. 

    What did Rivka do when she first saw Yitzchak?

    Explanation
    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.

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  • 7. 

    What was the name of Avraham's new wife in this parasha?

    Explanation
    The correct answer is ketura/keturah.

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  • 8. 

    How many years did Avraham live?

    Explanation
    Avraham lived for 175 years. This is stated in the answer itself.

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  • 9. 

    Write the exact name of this week's parasha in Hebrew

    Explanation
    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.

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  • 10. 

    What was the name of Avraham's oldest son?

    Explanation
    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.

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  • 11. 

    Who did Avraham buy Me'arat Hamachpela from?

    • Tzochar

    • Kalev

    • Eliezer

    • Efron

    Correct Answer
    A. Efron
    Explanation
    Avraham bought Me'arat Hamachpela from Efron.

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  • 12. 

    How many silver coins did Avraham pay for the cave?

    • 400

    • 300

    • 200

    • 100

    Correct Answer
    A. 400
    Explanation
    Avraham paid 400 silver coins for the cave.

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  • 13. 

    When Betuel asked Rivka if she wanted to go with Eliezer, she answered

    • Yes

    • I will go.

    • I want to go.

    • 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.

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  • 14. 

    What was the name of Rivka's brother?

    • Lavan

    • Nachor

    • Betuel

    • Haran

    Correct Answer
    A. Lavan
    Explanation
    Rivka's brother's name was Lavan.

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  • 15. 

    Which of these did Eliezer NOT give to Rivka?

    • Noserings

    • Bracelets

    • Earrings

    Correct Answer
    A. Earrings
    Explanation
    Eliezer did not give earrings to Rivka.

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  • 16. 

    How many of those animals did Eliezer take?

    • 5

    • 10

    • 15

    • 20

    Correct Answer
    A. 10
    Explanation
    Eliezer took 10 animals.

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  • 17. 

    What was the name of Rivka's father?

    • Lavan

    • Nachor

    • Betuel

    • Haran

    Correct Answer
    A. Betuel
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 18. 

    Yitzchak and Rivka were first cousins.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Yitzchak and Rivka were not first cousins.

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  • 19. 

    What did Eliezer eat when he first came into Betuel's house

    • Water

    • Bread

    • Guacamole

    • Nothing

    Correct Answer
    A. Nothing
    Explanation
    Eliezer ate nothing when he first came into Betuel's house.

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  • 20. 

    Where did Yitzchak live at the end of this week's parasha?

    • Chevron

    • Beer Sheva

    • Beer Lachai Roi

    • Beit shemesh

    Correct Answer
    A. Beer Lachai Roi
    Explanation
    At the end of this week's parasha, Yitzchak lived in Beer Lachai Roi.

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