This document contains 50 multiple choice questions about portions from the Book of Genesis chapters 41 to 50 in the Bible. The questions cover various events and details from the stories of Joseph interpreting Pharaoh's dreams, the famine in Egypt, Joseph's brothers coming to Egypt to buy grain, Joseph revealing his identity to his brothers, and Jacob's blessings to his sons before he dies.

1. BIBLE QUEST-5 - OT
PORTIONS FROM THE BOOK OF GENESIS CHS 41 TO 50
1. In Pharaoh’s dream, which cows ate the other? (41:1-4)
a] thin cows ate the fat b] fat ate the thin c] thin ate the other thin
2. To interpret his dream Pharaoh called _____ (41:8)
a] neighbouring kings b] magicians c] chief butler
3. What proposal Joseph made to Pharaoh to face the famine while interpreting his dream (41:36)
a] offer sacrifices b] give up his sins c] reserve food from the years of plenty
4. Pharaoh set Jospeh over all the land of Egypt except _____ (41:40-41)
a] treasuries b] the throne c] gold
5. How old was Joseph when he entered the service of Pharaoh king of Egypt? (41:46)
a] 42 b] 30 c] 36
6. Before the years of famine Joseph had _____ sons (41:50) a] 2 b] 3 c] 4
7. The famine was severe _______ (41:57)
a] in Egypt b] some part of the earth c] all over the earth
8. How many brothers of Joseph came to Egypt to buy grain? (42:3) a] ten b] twelve c] seven
9. For how many days Joseph’s brothers were put in prison? (42:17)
a] 7 b] 5 c] 3
10. Who was confined in prison by Joseph till they bring their youngest brother? (42:24)
a] Reuben b] Simeon c] Judah
11. Who stood surety to bring back their youngest brother? (43:8-9) a] Judah b] Reuben c] Joseph
12. The brothers took the present, and took double the _____ with them and their brother Benjamin and went
down to Egypt to meet Joseph (43:15) a] grain b] fruits c] money
13. When the men were brought to Joseph’s house, they _____ (43:16-18)
a] were afraid b] cried c] were astonished
14. When Joseph met his youngest brother, he _____ (43:30) a] embraced him b] kissed him c] wept
15. Who said – “Let food be served” (43:31)
a] steward b] Joseph c] Israel
16. Joseph’s cup was made up of ______ (44:1-2) a] gold b] bronze c] silver
17. When they had gone but _______ from the city, Joseph said his steward to overtake them (44:4)
a] a short distance b] halfway c] a long distance
18. The men said to the steward – “with whomsoever of your servants the sivler cup is found ____ (44:9)
a] let him die b] let him be a slave c] let him be imprisoned
19. When the cup was found in Benjamin’s sack, what did they do? (44:13)
a] they fled b] they apologized c] they returned to the city
20. Who spoke Joseph on behalf of his brothers? (44:14-16) a] Reuben b] Judah c] Benjamin
21. Who was asked to be his slave by Joseph? (44:17)
a] all brothers b] eldest brother c] in whose bag cup was found.
22. In the place of Benjamin, who offered to be the slave to Joseph? (44:33) a] Judah b] Reuben c] Simeon
23. When Joseph made known to his brothers who were present? (45:1)
a] all Joseph’s household b] all his brothers c] all Egyptians
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24. Joseph told his brothers not to be distressed or angry with themselves, because they had ____ (45:5)
a] cheated Joseph b] disobeyed Joseph c] sold Joseph
25. For how many years famine has been in the land when Joseph made known to his brothers? (45:6)
a] three b] two c] one
26. What offer Joseph gave his father, his generation and his livestock? (45:9-10)
a] dwelling place in Egypt b] food during famine c] throne of Pharaoh
27. When Pharaoh received the report that “Joseph’s brothers have come”, how did he feel? (45:16)
a] angry b] distressed c] pleased
28. When Jacob heard that Joseph is still alive, and he is the ruler over Egypt, what happened to Jacob (45:26)
a] he cried aloud b] his heart fainted c] he scolded his sons
29. What was Jacob’s wish before his death? (45:28)
a] to see Joseph b] to meet Pharaoh c] to go to Egypt
30. When did God appeared to Jacob in a vision and promised to make him a great nation? (46:1-5)
a] before he began journey b] when he reached Beersheba c] at the end
31. Who was the first-born of Jacob? (46:8)
a] Simeon b] Levi c] Reuben
32. How many sons Joseph got in the land of Egypt? (46:27) a] two b] three c] four
33. All persons of the house of Jacob that came into Egypt were ____ (46:27)
a] seventy b] ninety c] hundred
34. When Joseph presented himself to his father at Goshen, how did Joseph weep? (46:29)
a] fell at his feet and wept b] kissed his hands and wept c] fell on his neck and wept
35. What was the occupation of Joseph’s brothers and his father’s household? (46:31-33)
a] farming b] keepers of cattle c] artisans
36. From among his brothers Joseph presented _____ men to Pharaoh (47:2)
a] five b] seven c] nine
37. Goshen was the ____ of the land of Egypt (47:6) a] best b] worst c] smallest
38. In the first year, Joseph gave food to Egyptians in exchange for _____ (47:16-17)
a] land b] money c] cattle
39. When the famine was severe the Egyptians sold all their _____ to Pharaoh (47:20)
a] land b] livestock c] gold
40. As slaves to Pharaoh, Egyptians were to give ____ share of harvests to Pharaoh (47:23-24)
a] two fifths b] a fifths c] four fifths
41. The years of Jacob’s life were _____ years (47:28) a] 101 b] 121 c] 147
42. Which one amongst the following is not the son of Joseph (48:1)
a] Manasseh b] Reuben c] Ephraim
43. Now the eyes of Israel were dim with _____ , so that he could not see (48:10) a] age b] tears c] darkness
44. While blessing his sons, Israel compared Reuben to ____ (49:4)
a] lion’s whelp b] serpent in the way c] unstable water
45. Israel told his sons to bury him in the land of _____ (49:29-30) a] Egypt b] Goshen c] Canaan
46. Who embalmed Israel (50:2)
a] his sons b] Physicians c] Egyptians
47. How many days Egyptians wept for Israel (50:3) a] seventy b] fifty c] twenty
48. After burying his father, what did Joseph do? (50:14)
a] remained in Canaan b] returned to Egypt c] built a tomb for his father
49. Joseph’s brothers thought Joseph would _____ to them after their father’s death (50:15)
a] praise b] love c] hate
50. After embalming Joseph, they put him in a coffin in ______ (50:26) a] Egypt b] Goshen c] Canaan