Multiple Choice Questions on Prayer - PDF

**1. Is it a mitzvah to wash your hands before davening?** A\) No, it is optional\ B) No, but you still should before all davenings\ C) Yes, it is a mitzvah\ D) No, but you still should before Shacharit\ **Correct Answer: C) Yes, it is a mitzvah** **2. How far must one go to search for water to wa...

**1. Is it a mitzvah to wash your hands before davening?** A\) No, it is optional\ B) No, but you still should before all davenings\ C) Yes, it is a mitzvah\ D) No, but you still should before Shacharit\ **Correct Answer: C) Yes, it is a mitzvah** **2. How far must one go to search for water to wash before davening?** A\) 100 meters\ B) 500 meters\ C) 1 mil\ D) 3 mil\ **Correct Answer: C) 1 mil** **3. If one is unsure whether his hands are dirty and water is available, should he wash them?** A\) No, it is unnecessary\ B) Only if he sees dirt\ C) Yes, he should wash\ D) Only if he plans to say Shema\ **Correct Answer: C) Yes, he should wash** **4. When is one permitted to daven without washing hands?** A\) If there is no water available\ B) If he rubs his hands on sand or clothing\ C) If he has guarded his hands since last washing\ D) All of the above\ **Correct Answer: D) All of the above** **5. If someone did not sleep all night, how should he wash his hands according to Ashkenazic custom?** A\) With a bracha as usual\ B) Without a bracha\ C) Wash after using the restroom and then recite a bracha\ D) He does not need to wash\ **Correct Answer: C) Wash after using the restroom and then recite a bracha** **6. How should one be dressed while praying?** A\) However he is comfortable\ B) As if standing before a king\ C) In formal attire only\ D) With his head covered but otherwise as usual\ **Correct Answer: B) As if standing before a king** **7. What are the minimum clothing requirements for davening?** A\) T-shirt and shorts\ B) Suit and tie\ C) Pajamas are fine\ D) A robe and slippers\ **Correct Answer: A) T-shirt and shorts** **8. Why shouldn't one wear his fanciest clothes for daily davening?** A\) It is not respectful to overdress\ B) Fancy clothing should be saved for special occasions\ C) The Torah discourages dressing up\ D) There is no restriction on fancy clothing\ **Correct Answer: B) Fancy clothing should be saved for special occasions** **9. What is the Hebrew term for following the local customs?** A\) Minhag Avoteinu B'yadeinu\ B) Minhag Hamakom\ C) Halacha l'Moshe m'Sinai\ D) Minhag Yisrael Torah Hee\ **Correct Answer: B) Minhag Hamakom** **10. Which of the following is generally NOT appropriate to wear for davening?** A\) A raincoat\ B) Pajamas\ C) Dirty work clothes\ D) All of the above\ **Correct Answer: D) All of the above** **11. If someone misses a minyan, should he still pray in shul?** A\) Yes\ B) No, he can daven anywhere\ C) Only if he missed it by accident\ D) Only if he lives nearby\ **Correct Answer: A) Yes** **12. Is it better to pray alone in shul or with a minyan in another location?** A\) Alone in shul\ B) With a minyan elsewhere\ C) It makes no difference\ D) Whichever is more convenient\ **Correct Answer: B) With a minyan elsewhere** **13. What is someone who doesn't attend shul regularly called?** A\) A strong believer\ B) A bad neighbor\ C) A humble person\ D) An independent worshipper\ **Correct Answer: B) A bad neighbor** **14. Why might a person give up his regular seat in shul for a guest?** A\) To avoid embarrassment for the guest\ B) To fulfill a halacha\ C) To show hospitality\ D) To earn extra mitzvot\ **Correct Answer: A) To avoid embarrassment for the guest** **15. In which pasuk does Avraham establish the practice of having a set place for prayer?** A\) שמע ישראל ה\' אלקינו ה\' אחד\ B) וישכם אברהם בבקר אל המקום אשר עמד שם לפני ה\'\ C) כי ביתי בית תפילה יקרא לכל העמים\ D) כל הנשמה תהלל י-ה\ **Correct Answer: B) וישכם אברהם בבקר אל המקום אשר עמד שם לפני ה\'** **16. Should one hold objects while davening?** A\) No\ B) Yes, especially a distracting item\ C) Only during Shacharit, but not Mincha or Maariv\ D) Yes, but only an item that is important that will distract you if you hold it\ **Correct Answer: A) No** **17. Can one hold a lulav during davening on Sukkot?** A\) No\ B) Only during Hallel\ C) Yes, because it is a mitzvah\ D) Only if there's no other place to put it\ **Correct Answer: C) Yes, because it is a mitzvah** **18. What should someone do if he is afraid his item will be stolen during davening?** A\) Hold it while davening\ B) Leave it in a corner\ C) Ask someone to watch it\ D) Hide it in his pocket\ **Correct Answer: C) Ask someone to watch it** **19. If someone must hold a gun while davening, what should he do?** A\) Keep it ready for use\ B) Place it in a holster\ C) Unload the magazine\ D) Hide it under his tallit\ **Correct Answer: C) Unload the magazine** **20. When is it permissible to hold a knapsack during davening?** A\) If it weighs less than 12 lbs (4 kav)\ B) If it contains tefillin\ C) Get some else to watch it\ D) Never\ **Correct Answer: A) If it weighs less than 12 lbs (4 kav) and C) Get some else to watch it** **21. How many steps does one take before starting the Amidah?** A\) 3\ B) 4\ C) 5\ D) 6\ **Correct Answer: D) 6** **22. How long before Maariv should one refrain from eating?** A\) 10 minutes\ B) 30 minutes\ C) 1 hour\ D) No restriction\ **Correct Answer: B) 30 minutes** **23. How does a wheelchair-bound person fulfill the step-taking part of Amidah?** A\) He does not do it\ B) He moves his chair forward and back\ C) He says a special bracha instead\ D) Someone assists him\ **Correct Answer: B) He moves his chair forward and back** **24. If someone is eating and realizes it is time for prayer, what is the least he can do before continuing his meal?** A\) Stop eating immediately\ B) Say Shema\ C) Say a short prayer\ D) Finish his food quickly\ **Correct Answer: B) Say Shema** **25. How can someone ensure he remembers to daven Maariv if he wants to eat beforehand?** A\) Set an alarm\ B) Have a friend remind him\ C) Write a note\ D) Skip the meal\ **Correct Answer: B) Have a friend remind him**