Joseph and Potiphar: Biblical Figures and Egyptian History

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Who was Potiphar?

A Midianite trader
A prisoner
Chief officer of Pharaoh (correct)
The keeper of the prison

What was the role of the pharaoh?

A slave of Potiphar
A servant in Potiphar's house
A prisoner
The ruler or king of Egypt (correct)

How old was Joseph when he was sold to Potiphar?

Thirty-seven
Seventeen (correct)
Twenty-seven
Seven

Who put Joseph in charge of all the prisoners?

The keeper of the prison (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did Potiphar do after his wife accused Joseph?

Had Joseph thrown into jail (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was one of Potiphar's responsibilities?

To supervise servants and slaves (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who did Joseph anger by refusing to betray Potiphar's trust?

Potiphar's wife (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did Joseph do in Potiphar's household?

He worked very hard. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who were the two officers of Pharaoh who were jailed with Joseph?

The chief butler and the chief baker (C) Signup and view all the answers

Whose dream had a happy meaning, according to Joseph's interpretation?

The chief butler (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did Joseph ask the chief butler to do when he was released?

To tell Pharaoh about Joseph's innocence and request his release (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who remembered Joseph when Pharaoh was troubled by his dreams?

The chief butler (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did Pharaoh's magicians and wise men fail to do?

Interpret Pharaoh's dreams (D) Signup and view all the answers

Where have archaeologists discovered Egyptian dream manuals?

In Egyptian culture (C) Signup and view all the answers

On what did Joseph rely to interpret dreams?

God (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did Joseph say would follow the seven years of good harvests?

Seven years of famine (C) Signup and view all the answers

What motivated Jacob to send his sons to Egypt?

Grain rations were available in Egypt (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which brother did Joseph hold in jail to ensure the others would return with Benjamin?

Simeon (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why were the brothers confused when they returned from their first trip to Egypt?

They found their money hidden in their grain bags (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did Jacob instruct his sons to bring as a gift for the governor of Egypt?

Balm, honey, gum, resin, pistachios, and almonds (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who finally convinced Jacob to allow Benjamin to return to Egypt?

Judah (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did Joseph accuse his brothers of being when they first arrived in Egypt?

Spies (A) Signup and view all the answers

How many sons did Jacob initially send to Egypt to buy food?

Ten (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why did the brothers bow down to Joseph when they arrived in Egypt?

He was dressed in fine robes and was a man of great power (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did Joseph do instead of taking revenge on his brothers?

He forgave them. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where did Joseph bring his family to reunite with them?

Egypt (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'type of Christ' in the Old Testament?

A person who foreshadows Christ. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How did Joseph show his love for his family?

By forgiving them and moving them to Egypt (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who betrayed Jesus, similar to how Joseph was rejected by his brothers?

Judas (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does Jesus provide us in the Eucharist?

His Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity (B) Signup and view all the answers

What Sacrament shows us Jesus' love and forgiveness?

Reconciliation (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of Joseph's brothers would receive the blessing of the covenant from Jacob?

Judah (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason God sent Joseph to Egypt?

To protect his Chosen People from famine (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where did Joseph's family live in Egypt?

Goshen (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why did Joseph leave the room when he saw Benjamin?

He didn't want his brothers to see him cry. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did Joseph have hidden in Benjamin's sack?

A silver goblet (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did Joseph accuse his brothers of?

Stealing a silver goblet (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did Joseph initially say that Benjamin's punishment would be?

He would become Joseph's slave. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who offered to take Benjamin's place as a slave?

Judah (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did Joseph say to his brothers when he revealed his identity?

"I am your brother, Joseph." (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to Joseph, who sent him to Egypt?

God (B) Signup and view all the answers

Where did Joseph settle his family in Egypt?

Goshen (D) Signup and view all the answers

What motivated Joseph to reveal his identity to his brothers?

His discovery of their love for their father and Benjamin (A) Signup and view all the answers

What qualities did Joseph possess?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to Pharaoh's dream interpretation, what should be stored during the years of plenty?

Grain (D) Signup and view all the answers

What item did Pharaoh give Joseph as a symbol of his new authority?

A signet ring (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was used to stamp or seal any official document with the sign of the Pharaoh?

Hot wax (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of garments was Joseph arrayed in by Pharaoh?

Fine linen (B) Signup and view all the answers

How old was Joseph when he received all the honors from Pharaoh?

Thirty (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of Joseph's firstborn son?

Manasseh (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason Joseph named his second son Ephraim?

God made him fruitful (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who did Joseph marry after Pharaoh arranged it?

The daughter of an Egyptian priest (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who was Pharaoh?

King of Egypt.

Who was an Officer of Pharaoh?

Attended the royal court.