This document provides information about conducting a Bible study quiz for parishioners or other groups. It includes 50 multiple choice questions drawn from 18 Bible study articles on the church website. The questions cover topics like the origins and translations of the Bible, biblical inspiration, interpretation, and different books. The document encourages creative ways to conduct the quiz beyond just written questions, and provides sample answer sheets. It aims to help religious leaders or others facilitate Bible discussions within their communities.

1. INTRODUCTION
You maybe a religiousleader (priest, nun etc) or just a lay person who would
like to do your bit to proclaim the Word of God to your parishioners or any
other group. Here is an opportunity for you. The following Bible Study Quiz
(BSQ) is prepared from BIBLE STUDY ARTICLES from website. You can ask
well in advance the participants to visit – www.infantjesusjogeshwari.in -
BIBLE STUDY ARTICLES (1 to 3 parts) and read these articles, and come
prepared. Theobjectivetype (just to ticka, b or c) BSQ questions on thispart
of the articles (with 50 questions) are given later pages in this file.
To make you easier to conduct this quiz, the answers are given on the last
page below. Since answers are already in public domain, you are free to use
your own ideas (like replacing the questions at random etc) so that
participantsdonot simply learn their answers by heart from the website (tell
the participants in advance about your plan of replacing the questions). A
sample blank answer sheet is also is available at the end in this file.
Besides following this method of quiz, you may conduct this quiz in many
other creative ways like group quiz, oral quiz etc. If preparing for BSQ by
reading 18 articles is too much, you can prepare the quiz part by part.
ALSO SEE BIBLE QUEST SECTION OF
THIS WEBSITE AND CONDUCT
MONTHLY BIBLE QUIZ FOR YOUR
PARISHIONERS/GROUPS
Fr Felix Rebello

2. BIBLE STUDY QUIZ –part 1(BSQ)
(Questions for this BSQ are chosen from the articles of BIBLE STUDY – part 1 from our church website.
After each question, article no. reference is given for you to cross check your answers.
You have to simply tick (a,b or c) the correct answers in the answer sheet given separately).
1. During the centuries following Jesus' _____, these were collected together to form the Bible. (article 1)
a] death on the cross b] ascension into Heaven c] life on earth.
2. Bible is also available in English in many different translations, from the King James Version of____ to the
modern, everyday language translations (article 1) a] 1611 b] 1800 c] 1921
3. The Old Testament was originally written in ____ and the New Testament in Greek. (article 2)
a] Aramaic b] Hebrew c] English
4. The New American Standard Bible, for example, was translated over 10 years, by over ___ scholars and
was first published in 1962 AD. (article 2) a] 85 b] 65 c] 45
5. Translation is a reliable science ofcommunicating between different____ (article 2).
A] languages b] persons c] nations
6. It was from the Catholic Church that the Protestants ofthe ____ century took their Bible and also their belief
in its divine inspiration.(article 3) a] 16th b] 17th c] 18th
7. It was only in ___ A.D. that the Council of Carthage finally decided which books belong to the Bible, and it
was aboutthis time, too, that the books ofthe Bible were combined into one volume. (article 3)
a] 450 B] 397 C] 557
8. Paul used the Greek word "theopneustos"for the idea ofinspiration. This Greek word is composed of
"theos," meaning God, and "pneo," meaning to _____ (article 4) a] spirit b] breath c] study
9. In writing ofbible in mostcases the minds ofthe writers became the laboratory in which God converted His
_____, as it were, into human language. (article 4) a] thoughts b] wisdom c] breath
10. Human and Divine sides ofthe ____ are expressed in the Scriptural language: ‘Holy men ofGod spake as
they were moved (borne along) by the Holy Spirit.’ (2 Pet. 1:21). (article 4) a] truth b] love b] justice
11. Bible is both authoritative and ____ (article 5) a] powerless b] historical c] fragile
12. A simple and obvious example ofthe need for contextin any work is found in the fact that the words,
"there is no God", are found ___ times throughout the Bible (NIV). (article 5) a] 15 b] 18 c] 24
13] Understanding and applying what you read in the bible is _____. (article 5)
A] easy b] sometimes easy sometimes hard c] hard
14. Fundamentalist Christians have the utterly mistaken idea that the Bible is ______ (article 6).
a] perfect b] imperfect c] false
15. "There are at least___ different authors, who wrote in three continents, in many countries, in three
languages, and from every possible human standpoint. (article 6) a] 23 b] 36 c] 42
16. The much of the history ofthe Bible may be divided up into simple segments around the lifetimes of____
important Biblical figures (article 7) a] two b] three c] five
17. The general, simplified Biblical date connected with David is _____: (article 7) a] 2000 b] 1500 c] 1000
18. Understanding the context is important because ithelps us to understand the _____ of God clearly and
accurately. (article 8) a] nature b] message c] power
19. When studying the books ofthe Bible, itis important to look notonly at the information a book contains but
also at the ____ that the author has used. (Article 9) a] history b] literary form c] poems
20. Compare 1 Sam 1.1-28 and 1 Sam 2.1-10. These passages from the same book use ____ different kinds
of writing. (article 9) a] two b] three c] five
21. The kind of literature used can give ____ about what the author was trying to say (article 9).
A] clues b] clarity c] ideas
22. Complete Christian Bibles range from the ___ books of the Protestant canon to the 81 books in the
Ethiopian Orthodox Bible, to the 84 books ofthe Eastern Orthodox Bible. (article 10) a] 63 b] 65 c] 66
23. The first part of the Jewish Bible books - Torah means ____ (article 10)
A] prophecy b] teaching c] philosophy
24. The oldestsurviving Christian Bibles are Greek manuscripts from the ___ century (article 10)
a] 2nd b] 3rd c] 4th
25. During the ____ centuries following the establishmentofChristianity in the 1st century, Church Fathers
compiled the New Testament. (article 10) a] three b] five c] six
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26. Actually the Bible is a collection of writings from about forty contributors, ____ in the Old Testament and
___ in the New Testament. (article 11) a] twenty/twenty b] thirty/ten c] twentyfive/fifteen
27. The Psalms are a collection of the works of several authors, of whom _____, the "sweet singer of Israel",
is the best known. (article 11) a] Solomon b] David c] Moses
28. The prophets transmit God's message to humans, while many of the Psalms articulate ____ of people to
God (article 11). A] joys b] prayers c] cries
29. The eternal God is the ______ author of the Bible. (article 11) A] important b] primary c] secondary
30. A second set of booklets had been assembled through the years, and these were given the name
Apocrypha (meaning _____). (article 12) a] extra b] hidden c] discovered
31. First Maccabees is an _____ of the struggle of the Maccabee family and their followers for Jewish
independence from 167 to 134 BC. (article 12) a] dramatic account b] imaginary account c] historical account
32. Since neither Jesus nor the apostles make any reference to the apocryphal books, most Christians have
regarded their authority as ____to that of the 39 books of the Old Testament. (article 12)
a] doubtful b] minimal c] secondary
33. In ______ in an obscure cave westofthe Dead Sea, Bedouin shepherds discovered some scrolls carefully
placed in ten tall jars. (article 13) a] 1947 b] 1965 c] 1977
34. The new founds of Dead Scrolls provided _____ for the genuineness ofGod's revelation as given to us in
the Bible (article 13) a] partial support b] moral support c] convincing support
35. The Bible scholars are having intense debates aboutsome ofthe Dead Scroll texts. For example, some
new Bible translations have added approximately ____ words to the end of1 Samuel 10. (article 13)
a] 120 b] 70 c] 60
36. God’s natural revelation can only give _____ knowledge of the attributes of God. (article 14)
a] partial b] empty c] wrong
37. The immensity of the ___ shows God's unlimited greatness and powerfulness. (article 14)
a] stars b] life c] universe
38. No one is asked to believe the Bible is God's revelation without ____ that it is factual and true. (article 14)
a] evidence b] faith c] struggle
39. The Word of God is recorded in man's languages, with all the ____ which that places upon the Scripture
(article 15) a] strengths b] attractions c] limitations
40. In the Bible the weights and measures and numbers are given in ____ as a general rule.(article 15)
a] exact figures b] round figures c] estimated figures
41. For God spoke through the prophets and through His Son, _____ human research unnecessary in any
field of human knowledge. (article 15) a] to make b] to stress c] not to make
42. People must be able to understand Scripture, and to do so they must have it in ____ (article 16).
a] their own language b] original language c] close to Greek language
43. When studying difficult passages ____ versions should be used (article 16)
a] only one b] more than one c] all
44. Without the Old Testament the New Testament ____ (article 17).
a] is of no use b] is meaningless c] would be difficult to understand
45. Today we do not go to the Old Testament to learn what to do to be saved and how to ____ God. (article
17) a] worship b] obey c] follow
46. So we see here the New Testament is a better covenantwith ____ promises. (article 17)
a] better b] greater c] final
47. If we try to justify ourselves by the Old Testament we will ___ and will be lost.(article 17)
a] fall from grace b] reject the grace c] prevent the grace
48. Every Christian should have ______ for the scientific method and accept its validity. (article 18)
a] great love b] great respect c] great desire
49. The Scientists who deny the existence ofsupernatural conclude that we gothere _____ and will end up in
nothingness. (article 18) a] for a purpose b] to live life fully c] by chance
50. When it comes to miracles, itis fair to conclude that they lie outside ofscience, butare ____ science.
(article 18) a] contrary to b] against c] not opposed to
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4. BIBLE STUDY QUIZ (BSQ) –part 2
(Questions for this BSQ 2 are chosen from the articles of BIBLE STUDY – part 2 from SFX church website.
You have to simply tick (a,b or c) the correct answers in the answer sheet given separately).
1] Two of the commonly repeated numbers in the Bible are 7 and ___ a] 12 b] 40 c] 3
2] The number ____ is thought to be the number of man. a] 24 b] 12 c] 6
3] Students of the Bible have generally grouped the leading topics treated in the Bible under ___ main heads.
a] 2 b] 4 c] 8
4] God in his dynamic and creative essence resolved to create the universe and ______.
a] rule over it b] blessed it c] delighted in it
5] Pentateuch the first five books ofthe bible. The name Pentateuch derived from ____ language
a] Hebrew b] Arabic c] Persian
6] Moses’ education involved ___ years in the luxury of the Pharaoh's palace (to learn how to lead and
govern). aA] 30 b] 40 c] 50
7] If the Bible were a house, the Pentateuch would be the _____ from which everything else is built.
a] cornerstone b] foundation c] layout
8] In the story of the old Farmer, grandpa was up early sitting _____ reading his BIBLE.
a] in the garden b] on the sofa c] at the kitchen table
9] At the end ofthe same story, the boy looked atthe basketand for the first time realized that the basketwas
____. a] broken b] old c] different
10] God inspired Moses to write the ____ and prevented him from making any errors. a] truth b] facts c]
story
11] The authors ofGenesis seems to have picked up partoftheir story from ____ legends ofthe creation and
early history of humanity. a] Hindu b] ancient c] Jewish
12] The ____ creation stories at the start of Genesis were also apparently heavily influenced by Pagan
writings from Mesopotamia. a] four b] two c] three
13] In Hebrew ‘Torah’ means ____ a] fight b] discover c] teach
14] The earliestname for the first part of the Bible seems to have been "The Torah of ___".
a] Abraham b] Moses c] Adam
15] _____ usually refer to the first five books ofthe Hebrew Bible as the Pentateuch, a term first used in the
Hellenistic Judaism of Alexandria. a] scholars b] scientists c] educationists
16] Interpreting the Bible is known as Hermeneutics, which comes from the ____ Word interpret.
a] Hebrew b] Latin c] Greek
17] Literal interpretation asserts that a biblical textis to be interpreted according to the ____ conveyed by its
grammatical construction and historical context. a] complex meaning b] plain meaning c] hidden meaning
18] The problem ofconflictbetween scripture and _____does notface the Catholic Church alone, but
everybody who strives to believe the Bible is God’s Word. a] science b] history c] politics
19] Evolution as proposed by Darwin is a fact, and that this fact ______ the Bible.
a] agrees with b] denies c] contradicts
20] The Bible is one book. Itis the Holy Spirit inspired written record ofGod's ____ plan for man's salvation.
a] pure b] complete c] master
21] It was through _____ that God setapart a family, and from that family a people to worship and fellowship
with God. a] Noah b] Abraham c] Moses
22] God broughtaboutthe birth of the nation of Israel’s people born to be God's holy possession and His
Bride, the Church ofthe ____ Covenant. a] Sinai b] Abrahimic c] Davidic
23] Genesis records the ____ ofour first parents and Revelation the wedding feastof the Lamb and His Bride,
the Church. a] marriage b] sin c] disobedience
24] That ____ the author of the Bible has always been the position ofthe Catholic Church
a] prophets are b] holy men are c] God is
25] For no prophecy ever came from human initiative. When people spoke for God it was the Holy Spirit that
moved them. Who wrote this? a] St Paul b] St Peter c] St John
26] The traditional view was that Moses wrote the Book ofGenesis between ___ BCE.
a] between 1446 and 1406 b] 1646 and 1706 c] 1205 and 1245
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27] Exactly how many different sources were used and how many authors or editors were involved in writing
the Pentateuch is ____. a] clear b] notimportant c] a matter ofdebate
28] The Pentateuch probably existed in something like its currentform by the ___ century BCE
a] 6th b] 4th c] 5th
29] Genesis – 1 to 11 - From this one family come all the nations of the world, leading eventually to a man
named ___. a] Moses b] Isaac c] Abraham
30] Gen. 12-25 - Abraham’s son Isaac inherits the ____ and the blessings that go with it.
A] property b] covenant c] temple
31] Genesis 37-50: Joseph, Jacob's son, is sold by his ____ into slavery in Egyptwhere he acquires a great
deal ofpower. a] brothers b] neighbours c] parents
32] A covenantis a contract or treaty between God and humans, either with all humans or with one specific
group like God's ____. a] gentiles b] chosen people c] aliens
33] Genesis starts out with God creating everything, including existence itself, and throughoutGenesis God
asserts his authority over creation by ____ whatever fails to live up to his expectations.
a] forgiving b] changing c] destroying
34. God has no particular ____ to anything created exceptthat which he decides to offer.
a] greatness b] obligations c] power
35] The ____ of humanity is a theme which starts in Genesis and continues throughoutthe Bible.
a] greatness b] disobedience c] imperfection
36] Fortunately, the existence ofa few people here and there who do live up to some ofGod's expectations
has prevented the _____ of our species. a] extermination b] exploitation c] suffering
37] The book ofExodus tells the story ofhow one who reveals himselfas “I am _____”
a] who I am b] mighty God c] the Savior.
38] This same God rescues Moses atbirth; though Moses commits murder and runs away, God calls him and
appoints him to ___ Pharaoh. a] praise b] challenge c] convert
39] Moses and Aaron and the ____ ofIsrael ascend the mountain, behold God, and eatand drink in his
presence. a] priests b] friends c] elders
40] Nonetheless, in a crisis typical ofrevolutions, the people manufacture a ___ like the one they were familiar
with in the slave-house ofEgypt. a] god b] king c] leader
41] The book ofExodus concludes with the construction of the ____; YHWH’s glory descends to fill it (35-40).
a] cave b] Temple c] Tabernacle
42] Exodus lays a foundational ____ in which God reveals his name, his attributes, his redemption, his law
and how he is to be worshiped. a] education b] theory c] theology
43] Book ofexodus also reports the appointmentand work of ____ as the mediator ofthe Sinaitic covenant.
a] Abraham b] Moses c] Aron
44] Thus to know God’s “name” is to know him and to know his ____. a] power b] character c] mercy
45] The book ofexodus is the account ofGod’s gracious renewal ofthat covenantafter Israel’s blatant
unfaithfulness to it in their _____. a] worship b] relations c] obedience
46] The “tabernacle” symbolizes God is notonly mighty in Israel’s behalf; he is also presentin the nation’s
____. a] victory b] suffering c] midst
47] The story in the book ofexodus proceeds along epic lines, with a cosmic confrontation between _____.
a] god and devil b] good and evil c] divine and human
48] Like many epics, Exodus is also the story ofthe founding of a ____. a] nation b] government c]
kingship
49] Since Moses is a national leader, Exodus is also unified by its focus on Israel as the ______.
a] people ofGod b] suffering nation c] chosen race
50] The central message ofExodus is thatGod’s people are saved for God’s ____. a] love b] glory c] power
Next Quiz - BQ 11
In the month of June 2016, as usual 4th
Sunday. Start preparing Mark chs 10 to
16 and Letter to Thessalonians.

6. ANSWER SHEET FOR SAMPLE
BIBLE STUDY part 1- QUIZ
Name: __________________________________________SC NO._________MARKS OUT OF 50________
Answers
Simply mark √ or X on the correctanswer. After once ticking, if you want to change the answer, cancel the
answer ticked, and write the correct alphabet in the blank column (last column).
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7. ANSWERS –BIBLE STUDY - PARTWISE
ANSWERS to BSQ PART 1 (articles 1 to 18)
1] b 2] a 3] b 4] c 5] a 6] a 7] b 8] b 9] c 10] a 11] b 12] a 13] b 14] a 15] b 16] c 17] c 18] b 19] b 20] a 21] a
22] c 23] b 24] c 25] a 26] b 27] b 28] c 29] b 30] b 31] c 32] c 33] a 34] c 35] b 36] a 37] c 38] a 39] c 40] b
41] c 42] a 43] b 44]c 45] a 46] a 47] a 48] b 49] c 50]
ANSWERS FOR PART BSQ PART 2 (articles 19 to 35)
1] b 2] c 3] a 4] c 5] a 6] b 7] b 8] c 9] c 10] a 11] a 12] b 13] c 14] b 15] a 16] c 17] b 18] a 19] c 20] c 21] b
22] a 23] a 24] c 25] b 26] a 27] c 28] b 29] c 30] b 31] a 32] b 33] c 34] b 35] c 36] a 37] a 38] b 39] c 40] a
41] c 42] c 43] b 44] b 45] a 46] c 47] b 48] a 49] a 50] b