This document contains 50 multiple choice questions about portions from chapters 21-30 of the book of Sirach. The questions cover various topics from the chapters including wisdom, foolishness, family, neighbors, wealth, health, and vices. They require the reader to identify the correct answer from the multiple choices given for each question based on the context from Sirach.

1. BIBLE QUEST 18 - OT
PORTIONS FROM SIRACH CHS 21 TO 30
1. Flee from sin as from a ____ ; for if you approach sin it will bite you (21:2)
a] snake b] dog c] tiger
2. The way of sinners is smoothly proved with _____ , but at its end is the pit of Hades (21:10)
a] stones b] flowers c] thorns
3. The mind of a fool is like a broken ______ ; it will held no knowledge (21:14) a] promise b] jar c] bone
4. A fool raises his voice when he laughs, but a clever man ____ quietly (21:20) a] talk b] thinks c] smiles
5. It is disgrace to be the father of an _____ son, and the birth of a daughter is a loss (22:3)
a] violent b] undisciplined c] lazy
6. Weep for the dead, for he lacks the ____ ; and weep for the fool, for he lacks intelligence; (22:11)
a] light b] breath c] blood
7. Sand, salt, and a piece of iron are easier to bear than a ____ man (22:15) a] strong b] intelligent c] stupid
8. A man who pricks an eye will make tears fall, and one who pricks the ___ makes it show feeling (22:19)
a] hand b] heart c] mind
9. The vapour and smoke of the furnace precede fire; so ____ precede bloodshed (22:24)
a] insults b] violence c] revenge
10. Do not accustom your mouth to _____ , and do not habitually utter the name of the Holy one; (23:9)
a] lies b] gossips c] oaths
11. Remember your father and mother when you sit among ____ men; (23:14) a] great b] stupid c] poor
12. A man accustomed to use insulting words will never become ___ all his days (23:15)
a] popular b] virtuous c] disciplined
13. To a ____ all bread tastes sweet; he will never cease until he dies (23:17) a] greedy b] fornicator c] hungry
14. Wisdom came forth from the mouth of the ____ , and covered the earth like a mist (24:1-3)
a] wise of the world b] Most High c] powerful of earth
15. From eternity, in the beginning, he created wisdom, and for ___ it shall not cease to exist (24:9)
a] eternity b] short while c] long time
16. Wisdom grew tall like a palm tree in Engedi; and like plants in Jericho; (24:14) a] Sunflower b] Lilly c] Rose
17. For the remembrance of wisdom is sweeter than _____ , and its inheritance sweeter than honeycomb (24:20)
a] sugar b] chocolate c] honey
18. Whoever obeys wisdom will not put to ____ , and those who work with its help will not sin (24:22)
a] death b] shame c] punishment
19. Just as the first man did not know the wisdom _____ , the last one has not fathomed her (24:28)
a] perfectly b] fully c] rightly
20. The thought of wisdom is more abundant than the ____ , and her counsel deeper than the great abyss (24:29)
a] cloud b] stars c] sea
21. My soul hates three kinds of men…. a beggar who is proud, a rich man who is ___ and an adulterous old man
who lacks good sense (25:2) a] lavish b] a liar c] heartless
22. Rich ___ is the crown of the aged, and their boast is the fear of the Lord (25:6)
a] experience b] family c] sons
23. I would rather dwell with a ____ and a dragon than dwell with an evil wife (25:16) a] lion b] tiger c] bear
24. A dejected mind, a gloomy face, and a wounded heart are caused by ____ (25:23)
a] an enemy b] an evil wife c] a false friend
25. The slander of a city, the gathering of a mob, and false accusation – all these are worse than ___ (26:5)
a] war b] curse c] death
26. There is great _____ when a wife is drunken; she will not hide her shame (26:8)
a] pleasure b] anger c] gossip
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27. A ____ wife is a gift of the Lord, and there is nothing so precious as a disciplined soul (26:4)
a] beautiful b] silent c] honest
28. A ___ can hardly keep from wrongdoing and a tradesman will not be declared innocent of sin (26:29)
a] merchant b] thief c] liar
29. If a man is not steadfast and zealous in the fear of the Lord, his ___ will be quickly overthrown (27:3)
a] life b] riches c] house
30. Do not ____ a man before you hear him reason, for this is the test of men (27:7) a] trust b] reject c] praise
31. Birds flock with their kind; so ____ returns to those who practice it (27:9) a] compassion b] truth c] love
32. The ____ of fools is offensive, and their laughter is wantonly sinful (27:13) a] talk b] mind c] acts
33. Whoever winks his eye plans ____ deeds, and no one can keep him from them (27:22)
a] evil b] noble c] shameful
34. Mockery and abuse issue from the ____ man, but vengeance lies in wait for him like a lion (27:28)
a] dishonest b] violent c] proud
35. Remember the ____ of your life, and cease from enmity, (28:6) a] glory b] gifts c] end
36. Refrain from strife, and you will lessen _____ ; (28:8) a] enemies b] sins c] tensions
37. A hasty quarrel kindles fire, and ____ strife sheds blood (28:11) a] cruel b] urgent c] angry
38. Whoever pays heed to a _____ will not find rest, nor will he settle down in peace (28:16)
a] slander b] enemy c] liar
39. Those who ____ the Lord will fall into its power; (28:23) a] distrust b] forget c] forsake
40. Many persons regard ____ as a windfall, and cause trouble to those who help them (29:3)
a] a loan b] mercy c] friends
41. Lose your silver for the sake of a brother or a ____ and do not let it rust under stone and be lost (29:10)
a] sister b] friend c] neighbour
42. Do not forget all the kindness of your _____ , for he has given his life for you (29:15)
a] neighbour b] father c] surety
43. Assist your neighbour according to your _____ , but take heed to yourself lest you fall (29:20)
a] generosity b] ability c] wishes
44. The essentials for life are ____ and bread and clothing and a house to cover one’s nakedness (29:21)
a] water b] milk c] wine
45. He who ____ his son will make his enemies envious, and will glory in him in the presence of friends (30:3)
a] teaches b] loves c] accepts
46. A ____ that is untamed turns out to be stubborn, and a son unrestrained turns out to be willful (30:8)
a] lion b] elephant c] horse
47. Give your son no authority in his youth, and do not ignore his ____ (30:11) a] prayers b] errors c] gifts
48. There is no wealth better than health of body, and there is not gladness above joy of ____ (30:16)
a] success b] heart c] mind
49. Do not give yourself over to ____ , and do not afflict yourself deliberately (30:21)
a] anger b] hatred c] sorrow
50. Jealousy and ____ shorten life, and anxiety brings on old age too soon (30:24)
a] anger b] enmity c] revenge