Bible Quiz Genesis 1-50
Questions: 16 · 10 minutes
1. How does Jacob make himself seem like Esau when receiving Isaac’s blessing?
He repeats the account of Esau selling his birthright.
He brings Isaac game that Esau had already hunted.
He waits until Isaac is asleep before entering the tent.
He wears Esau’s clothes and places goatskins on his hands and neck.
2. What happens as a direct result of God’s response to the tower-building project at Babel?
The tower is preserved as a place of worship.
The builders are sent to live in Egypt.
A flood removes the city from the plain.
Their language is confused, and they are scattered.
3. According to Genesis 1, what happens on the sixth day of creation?
God rests from the work of creation.
The sun, moon, and stars are created.
The seas are filled with living creatures.
Land animals and human beings are created.
4. After Jacob wrestles through the night, what new name is he given?
Israel
Jeshurun
Benjamin
Edom
5. When Abraham is stopped from sacrificing Isaac, what is provided for the offering instead?
A young goat brought by Isaac
A ram caught by its horns in a thicket
A dove found beside the altar
A lamb supplied by nearby shepherds
6. In Genesis 17, what physical sign is given for the covenant involving Abraham and the males of his household?
Anointing with oil
Circumcision
Wearing a woven cord
Washing in the Jordan
7. During Jacob’s journey away from home, what does he see in his dream at Bethel?
Seven healthy cows followed by seven thin cows
A stairway or ladder between earth and heaven with angels upon it
A bush burning without being consumed
A statue made from several different materials
8. When Abram obeys God’s call and leaves Haran, toward which land does he travel?
Moab
Edom
Canaan
Philistia
9. When Joseph reveals himself to his brothers, how does he interpret the larger purpose of his journey to Egypt?
It proved that dreams should always be kept secret.
It allowed him to replace Pharaoh as ruler of Egypt.
It showed that his brothers’ actions had no consequences.
God sent him ahead to preserve life during the famine.
10. As Abraham appeals for Sodom, which principle is central to his argument?
The Judge of all the earth should act justly toward the righteous.
Lot’s wealth entitles his city to protection.
A city should be spared whenever its ruler repents.
Ten righteous people can defeat any invading army.
11. Abraham’s servant asks for a sign when seeking a wife for Isaac. Which action identifies Rebekah?
She presents the servant with bread before he asks.
She recognizes Abraham’s servant from an earlier visit.
She offers water to the servant and also draws water for his camels.
She offers to guide the servant back to Canaan herself.
12. After interpreting Pharaoh’s dreams, what core plan does Joseph recommend?
Move Egypt’s population to Canaan before the famine.
Store part of the produce from the seven abundant years for the famine.
Sell the surplus immediately to neighboring nations.
Replace grain farming with livestock during the abundant years.
13. After the flood, which sign does God appoint for the covenant with Noah and every living creature?
A rainbow in the clouds
An altar of twelve stones
A pillar of fire
A lamp passing between divided animals
14. Joseph dreams that his brothers’ sheaves bow to his sheaf and that the sun, moon, and stars bow to him. What do these dreams suggest within the story?
Joseph’s family will abandon farming for astronomy.
Joseph will become a successful shepherd in Canaan.
Joseph will be elevated above members of his family.
Joseph will divide the family inheritance equally.
15. Immediately after Adam and Eve eat from the forbidden tree, what do they realize?
They can no longer understand each other’s speech.
They must leave the garden before sunset.
They are naked, so they make coverings from fig leaves.
The ground will soon be covered by a flood.
16. What reason does Joseph give for refusing the advances of Potiphar’s wife?
It would betray his master and be a sin against God.
He plans to return immediately to his father’s household.
Egyptian law forbids servants from marrying.
He has taken a vow never to marry.