9-12 Final Review with Answers PDF

First Lesson How is the LORD described in Psalm 27:1? A) My shield and protector B) My light and my salvation C) My fortress and strength D) My guide and helper According to the book, who can utter the words from Psalm 27:1? A) Someone who relies on their human frie...

First Lesson How is the LORD described in Psalm 27:1? A) My shield and protector B) My light and my salvation C) My fortress and strength D) My guide and helper According to the book, who can utter the words from Psalm 27:1? A) Someone who relies on their human friends B) Someone who no longer leans upon his human friends, nor upon himself C) Someone who fears everything D) Someone who trusts in their own strength What does independence from everything human, set man free from? A) Joy B) Hope C) Fear D) Anger To whom is the kind of trust mentioned in the text granted? A) Anyone who prays B) Anyone who reads the Bible C) Him who sees in God his utmost goal, in all the practical and actual situations of his life D) Him who attends church regularly What is light a natural symbol of? A) Darkness and misery B) Everything positive, from truth to goodness, to joy, and gladness C) Hatred and anger D) Sorrow and despair What happens when we enjoy God as our light? A) We fear everything B) We fear no one or anything C) We experience darkness D) We become anxious What does light scatter, according to the text?  A) Joy B) Hope C) Darkness D) Love According to Romans 8:31, if God is for us, who can be against us? A) Everyone B) The Devil C) No one D) Some people What did the psalmist discover about God when surrounded by armies? A) God is darkness B) God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all C) God is fear D) God is confusion What Gospel is read before the celebration of the glorious Resurrection Feast that relates to enlightenment? A) The opening of the eyes of the blind man B) The parable of the sower C) The crucifixion of Jesus D) The resurrection of Lazarus What does holy Baptism represent in the context of the lesson? A) Physical cleansing B) The opening of our inner sight to behold the mysteries of divine love C) Social acceptance D) Material wealth What do we welcome Christ as in our inner Jerusalem? A) The king of the world B) The savior of our finances C) The Light of the world D) The ruler of nations What is required to see the Kingdom of God according to the words of Christ? A) Regular prayer B) Holy Baptism C) Attending church  D) Reading the Bible Why is the feast of the Baptism called the Feast of Lights? A) Because the newly baptized used to carry candles or lamps or torches immediately after coming out of the baptismal font B) Because it occurs in the evening C) Because it happens on new years D) Because it is celebrated at night Who said, “When we are baptized, we are enlightened”? A) St. Basil the Great B) St. Augustine C) St. Clement of Alexandria D) St. John Chrysostom What does St. Basil the Great say baptism accomplishes? A) Brings material wealth B) Ensures social status C) Represents the figure of the death [of Christ] and enlightens the souls of the baptized by the communication of the knowledge of God D) Provides physical health Which term does St. Gregory the Theologian use for baptism? A) Enlightenment B) Redemption C) Salvation D) Sanctification What does the Holy Spirit grant us in baptism? A) Wealth and prosperity B) Spiritual enlightenment C) Physical strength D) Social status What is the role of the Holy Spirit in our understanding of God? A) To confuse us B) To reveal the mysteries of God to us C) To hide the truth D) To provide material benefits How does the Holy Spirit proceed and dwell according to St. Augustine? A) From the Father only B) From the Father and dwells in the Son C) From the Son only D) From the Church What does St. Augustine say about the Holy Spirit? A) The Father is the Father of the Holy Spirit B) The Son is the Son of the Holy Spirit C) The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of the Father and the Son D) The Holy Spirit is independent What is the significance of "In Your light we see light" (Ps 36:9)? A) By the Father we see the Son B) By the Holy Spirit we perceive the light of the Father and the Son C) By the Son we see the Father D) By ourselves we see the light What kind of enlightenment does the Holy Spirit provide? A) Intellectual enlightenment B) Enlightenment of the heart and communion of love C) Physical enlightenment D) Social enlightenment What does the Holy Spirit pour out in our hearts? A) Material wealth B) Intellectual knowledge C) The love of God D) Social status What happens through the Holy Spirit's enlightenment? A) We become wealthy B) We are united with God and come to know Him C) We gain physical strength D) We achieve social status What is the ultimate goal of the Holy Spirit's work? A) To give us material wealth B) To enlighten us and unite us with God  C) To provide social status D) To grant physical health What does the Holy Spirit reveal to us about God? A) The material blessings B) The secrets and mysteries C) The worldly powers D) The social status What does St. Ambrose see in what Gideon did when he led his 300 men? ? A) A sign of wealth B) A symbol of power C) A vivid image of the fiery work of the Holy Spirit in the souls of believers D) A representation of social status What are the jars in Gideon's story interpreted as? A) The bodies of humanity made of clay B) The souls of the rich C) The hearts of the powerful D) The minds of the intellectuals What happens to the jars kindled by the heat of the Holy Spirit? A) They break down B) They do not know fear and testify to the sufferings of the Lord Jesus C) They gain wealth D) They achieve social status What does the Holy Spirit support our hearts to do? A) Achieve wealth B) Enter the battle and attain victory C) Gain physical strength D) Achieve social status What is the ultimate effect of the Holy Spirit's work in believers according to the lesson? A) Material success B) Spiritual enlightenment and victory C) Physical health D) Social status Genesis Chapter 37 1. Who was Joseph a symbolic portrait of? a. The Cross b. The Messiah c. The Father d. All of the above 2. What was Joseph considered a connecting link between? a. The era of the fathers and the Jews b. The era of the fathers and the Gentiles c. The era of the prophets and the Jews d. The era of the prophets and the Gentiles 3. What did Joseph receive from Jacob? a. A tunic of many colors b. A tunic of one color c. A garment of many colors d. A robe of many colors 4. What does Jacob’s gift to Joseph represent? a. Baptism and Chrismation b. The Cross of Christ c. The Church of many nations d. The Father 5. Who does Joseph represent in the receiving of the gift from his father? a. St. Mary b. Lord Christ c. The Holy Spirit d. The Father 6. Who does Jacob represent in the giving of the gift to his son? a. St. Mary b. Lord Christ c. The Holy Spirit d. The Father 7. Who confirmed the representation of Jacob’s gift to Joseph? a. St. Augustine b. Origen c. St. Jerome d. A and B e. All of the Above 8. What do the multiple colors of the tunic represent? a. The need for different philosophies and theology b. The need for every member of the Church c. The need for the holy family taking over Egypt d. All of the above 9. How did Joseph’s brothers feel about Jacob’s love towards his son? a. They shared Jacob’s love for Joseph b. They envied and hated Joseph c. They felt hatred towards Jacob d. They felt hatred towards Rachel 10. How did Joseph feel about his brother’s hatred towards him? a. He did not let it change his heart b. He did not let it hurt his feelings c. He did not let it take his peace d. A and C  e. All of the Above 11. How many dreams did Joseph have that portrayed his future glory? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 12. What did Joseph’s dreams represent? a. Joseph’s future glory b. Submission of all to him c. Joseph’s similarity to Christ d. A and C e. B and C f. All of the above 13. What were Joseph’s dreams in this context? a. Sheaves in the field bowing to him b. Sun, Moon, and 11 stars bow to him c. Seven ugly cows eating the seven fine cows d. Seven heads of grain that were blighted e. A and B f. C and D g. All of the above 14. Where were Joseph’s father’s flocks located? a. Shechem b. Egypt c. Judah d. A and B e. B and C f. All of the above 15. What does the following quote mean according to Fr. Caesarius of Arles “Jacob sent his son to proclaim his worry for their safety; and God the Father sent His Only begottenSon, to visit mankind, who were weak with sin, like a lost flock.” a. Jacob sending Joseph to his brothers is like God sending Christ to mankind b. Joseph sending Jacob to his brothers is like God sending Christ to mankind c. Jacob is a prototype of Christ, sending God the father to save mankind d. Judah saving Joseph by sending him into slavery is like God the Father sending Christ to mankind 16. Who was the brother that saved Joseph from being killed by the rest? a. Benjamin b. Judah c. Reuben d. Simeon 17. Who did Joseph’s brothers sell him to? a. Israelites b. Egyptians c. Ishmaelites d. Jews 18. How many pieces of shekels did Joseph’s brothers sell him for? a. 30 b. 45 c. 20 d. 15 19. Who was the brother that tore his clothes up? a. Benjamin b. Judah c. Reuben  d. Simeon 20. Which brother counseled the rest to sell Joseph as a slave? a. Benjamin b. Judah c. Reuben d. Simeon 21. Who did Joseph’s brothers represent when they planned to kill him? a. Gentiles b. Jews c. Pharisees d. Egyptians For the following questions, detail whether the comparison between Joseph and Jesus is true or false. 22. True or False: When they saw Joseph, they discussed his death; like what the Jews did to the true Joseph, Christ the Lord, as they all had one decision: to crucify Him. a. True b. False 23. True or False: Joseph’s brothers stripped him of his leather tunic; and the Jews stripped Jesus of his clothes before crucifying Him. a. True b. False 24. True or False: Joseph was cast into a pit; and Christ ascended into the Heavens. a. True b. False 25. True or False: Joseph was pulled up and lifted out of the pit, and sold to the Ishmaelites (namely to the Gentiles); and Christ, coming back from Hades, was bought by the Gentiles for the price of faith. a. True b. False 26. True or False: Joseph was sold for 30 pieces of silver, just as his Master was sold for thirty. a. True b. False 27. True or False: Having cast their brother into the empty pit, “they sat down to eat a meal” (Gen. 37:25); In the same way, having plotted to crucify Christ the Lord, the Jews sat to eat the old Passover, as food to fulfill their bodies, and not their souls. a. True b. False 28. After selling Joseph, his brothers tried to deceive their father by dipping Joseph’s tunic in what animal’s blood? a. Sheep b. Goat c. Cow d. Lamb 29. True or False: Jacob, who deceived his father Abraham, was disciplined for deceiving his father, through his sons, who let him live many days mourning with no comfort, until he encountered his long lost son in the land of Egypt. a. True b. False 30. Who was Potiphar? a. Pharaoh b. An officer of Pharaoh c. Captain of the Guard d. A and B e. B and C f. All of the above 31. What does the following quote mean according to St. Jerome “Joseph, who, whether he was in need or was rich, presented a proof of his integrity, who confirmed the freedom of soul, as a slave, as well as a master.” a. Joseph lost his integrity while in Jail  b. Joseph was a man of integrity no matter his circumstances c. Joseph only had integrity when he was wealthy in Pharoah’s house d. Joseph only had integrity when he was a slave in Egypt 32. Fill in the blank: Joseph was taken down to Egypt to save it, and Christ came down to ______. a. Hades b. The world c. Heaven d. Jerusalem 33. Fill in the blank: Joseph saved Egypt from ______, and Christ freed the world from the ______ to the word of God! a. Drought b. Famine c. Disease d. Pandemic Chapter 38 34. The Lord Christ was to come from who’s seed? a. Joseph b. Benjamin c. Judah d. Reuben 35. Who did Judah marry? a. A Jewish woman b. An Israelite woman c. A Harlot d. A Canaanite woman 36. What happened to Judah’s firstborn son? a. He died before having children b. He was fruitful c. He was cursed d. He felt betrayed 37. What was Judah’s second son’s name? a. Jacob b. Onan c. Benjamin d. Joseph 38. Who did Judah order his son to marry? a. Hagar b. Tamar c. Sarah d. Mary 39. How was Tamar related to Onan? a. His sister b. His wife c. His brothers widow d. His mother 40. How did Onan feel about having children with Tamar? a. He wanted to have children with her b. He felt guilty about having children with her c. He accepted to have children with her d. He refused to have children with her 41. Who is Judah’s firstborn? a. Er b. Onan c. Shelah 42. What happened to Onan because he refused to have children with Tamar?  a. God forgave him b. God killed him c. God forbade him from having another wife d. God granted him success 43. Who was Judah’s final child? a. Er b. Onan c. Shelah 44. Judah instructed Tamar to be what? a. A widow b. A slave c. A harlot d. Barren 45. What did Tamar do to Judah? a. Put on a veil b. She took off her widow garments c. Waited for Judah to enter the town d. All of the above 46. Who did Judah think Tamar was? a. A servant b. A Harlot c. His brothers widow d. A Shepard 47. What did Judah give Tamar as a pledge? a. His cord b. His signet c. His staff d. All the above e. Shelah 48. After three months later what happened to Tamar? a. She died b. She gave birth to a child c. She committed adultery d. She slept with Er 49. What did she show Judah when she met him? a. His staff b. His signet c. His cord d. All of the above 50. What does St. Ambrose mean when he says: “O God, Let the falls of everyone be before me, so that I bear them with him. Let me not arrogantly rebuke him, but grief and cry; as in my crying for others I cry for myself.” a. We should Judge those who are straying away from God b. We should rebuke those who trick or deceive us into doing evil c. We should not Judge nor rebuke others but rather bear their faults with them d. Judah committed sin by giving Shelah to Tamar Chapter 39 51. What did the Lord grant Joseph? a. Success b. Favor c. Tribulation d. Strength 52. Who favored Joseph because of his success in Egypt? a. The guards b. The pharaoh’s wife  c. Potiphar d. The officers 53. What is meant by the comparison of Joseph to a bottle of fragrant oil? a. Kept closed in his father’s house, no one could enjoy his works b. When shattered by his brothers’ envy, his aroma filled Potiphar’s house c. He was a sign of the Holy Myron and Chrismation d. A and B 54. A heart that is filled with true love has no room for what? a. Power b. Carnal Lust c. Success d. Emotion 55. How did Joseph respond to the temptation from his master’s wife? a. He didn’t hurt her feelings b. Without any harsh words c. Humbly d. A and C e. All of the above 56. What was the sign of Joseph’s true love? a. Him not betraying Pharaoh b. Him not saying anything disgraceful about her c. Him rejecting her d. Him destroying his family name 57. How did Potiphar’s wife love joseph? a. From the bottom of her heart b. Deeply c. Carnally d. All of the above 58. What did Potiphar’s wife catch from Joseph? a. His garment b. His sandals c. His head covering d. His staff 59. What were the possible consequences of Joseph’s escape? a. Nakedness b. Disgrace c. False Accusation d. Death e. B and D f. All of the above 60. Joseph now became a living role model of what? a. Purity b. Righteousness c. Clarity d. Sacrifice 61. What does St. John Crysostom mean by “If you are still pure, be more so by avoiding looking at indecent things, and hearing improper talk...Do not seek vain excuses but have only one solution... leave the Egyptian harlot, and escape even naked”? a. Do not escape lust if it will cost me to be judged b. Joseph shouldn’t have escaped from Tamar c. We should hide our eyes and ears from lust without excuse d. Judah should have given Tamar what she asked for 62. How did Potiphar’s wife react to Joseph fleeing from her? a. She repented and Joseph converted her  b. She felt relieved c. She cried out to make Potiphar angry d. She ran away ashamed 63. Who did Joseph find favor with in the prison? a. King’s Officers b. Keeper of the prison c. King’s Knights d. King’s People 64. What did St. John Crysostom mean when he said “Joseph, in his shackles, was more glorified than any victorious crowned leader; while Potiphar’s wife, even in her royal dwellings, was more miserable than any prisoner.” “Actually, he was not cast into prison, but he set forth from one. She turned his master into an enemy, but made God a friend of his!”? a. Joseph was bitter towards Potiphar for sending him to prison b. The prison of lust was more of a prison than any physical prison c. Joseph’s imprisonment was turned into an opportunity to befriend God d. B and C Chapter 40 65. True or False: Joseph entered prison, not for anything wrong he did, but as a price for the lust of Potiphar’s wife. a. True b. False 66. Joseph was sent to prison for a crime he was innocent of, resembling which of the following people? a. The Pharisees b. The Jews c. The Gentiles d. The Lord 67. How many eunuchs did Joseph encounter in prison? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 68. Who are the eunuch prisoners with Joseph a symbol of? a. Women b. Thieves on the cross c. Soldiers of whom he healed d. Disciples 69. Who sent the eunuchs to prison? a. Officers b. Priests c. Pharoah d. Knights 70. What were the roles of the eunuchs? a. Chief butler b. Chief baker c. Chief guard d. A and C e. A and B f. B and C 71. How was Joseph characterized while in prison? a. Meekness b. Tenderness c. Obedience d. A and B e. All of the above f. Bitter  72. Fill in the blank: Joseph was _______ wherever he went. a. Afflicted b. Forgiving c. Prosperous d. Mighty 73. Who interpreted the eunuch’s dreams? a. Elders b. Magicians c. Joseph d. Pharoah 74. What was the chief butler’s dream? a. Seven ugly cows eating the seven fine cows b. Vine with three branches that produced ripe grapes c. Seven heads of grain that were blighted d. Himself carrying three baskets on his head 75. What was the chief baker’s dream? a. Seven ugly cows eating the seven fine cows b. Vine with three branches that produced ripe grapes c. Seven heads of grain that were blighted d. Himself carrying three baskets on his head 76. What did Joseph interpret the figure “3”? a. 3 weeks b. 3 years c. 3 days d. 3 hours 77. Who enjoyed restoration and who faced death? a. Butler, Baker b. Baker, Butler c. Joseph, Butler d. Joseph, Baker 78. Who did Joseph ask to mention him to Pharaoh? a. Potiphar’s wife b. Chief Butler c. Chief Baker d. Reuben 79. What happened three days later? a. It was Pharaoh’s birthday b. The chief butler was raised again c. The chief baker was hanged d. B and C e. All of the above Chapter 41 80. Why did God leave Joseph in prison? a. Because of the support of the prisoners b. Because of him leaning upon the human arm c. Because He needed him for something d. He needed to interpret the knights dreams 81. How many years did God leave Joseph in prison for? a. 1 year b. 2 years c. 3 years d. 4 years 82. How many dreams did the pharaoh have? a. 1  b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 83. How did pharaoh feel about the two dreams? a. Troubled in his mind b. Troubled in his spirit c. Troubled in his heart d. Troubled in his physical appearance 84. Who did the pharaoh call upon when his spirit was troubled? a. All of the magicians b. All of the wise men c. Joseph d. A and B e. All of the above 85. Who was able to interpret Pharoah’s dreams? a. All of the magicians b. All of the wise men c. Joseph d. A and B e. All of the above 86. Who did Joseph say the interpretation of Pharoah’s dreams came from? a. Himself b. The chief butler c. God d. A and B 87. Fill in the blank: We need to set forth from the magicians and wise men to the True Joseph, not to lean anymore upon our human understanding, but by faith, encounter with the __________, to reveal to us the divine mysteries, to lead our life in the time of fulfillment, as well as in the time of famine. a. Father b. Lord Jesus Christ c. Church d. Heavenly Jerusalem 88. What were pharaoh’s dreams? a. Seven ugly cows eating the seven fine cows b. Vine with three branches that produced ripe grapes c. Seven heads of grain that were blighted d. Himself carrying three baskets on his head e. A and C f. B and C 89. What did the pharaoh’s dreams represent? a. 3 days and being hanged b. 7 years of plenty and 7 years of famine c. 3 days and being restored d. B and C 90. True or False: Joseph’s counsel was concentrated in the following: A need for a discerning and wise man to be set by Pharaoh over the land of Egypt. This was later appointed to his wise men. a. True b. False 91. Joseph counseled Pharaoh to gather how much food per each good year? a. ½ of all the food b. 1/6 of all the food c. 1/10 of all the food d. 1/5 of all the food 92. What did the Pharaoh provide Joseph with?  a. Garments of fine linen b. His signet c. Gold chain around his neck d. His second chariot e. A and B f. All of the above 93. What name was Joseph called? a. Israel b. Zaphnath-Paaneah c. Paneah - Zaphnat d. Judah 94. What does name given to Joseph by Pharoah mean? a. ‘food of death’ b. ‘food of life’ c. ‘dream-interpreter’ d. ‘food of dreams’ 95. Who was Joseph’s wife? a. Anna b. Asenath c. Athena d. Esther 96. How many sons did Asenath bear? a. 1 b. 3 c. 4 d. 2 97. What did Joseph name his Firstborn? a. Onan b. Manasseh c. Ephraim d. Er 98. What did Joseph name his Second born? a. Onan b. Manasseh c. Ephraim d. Er Chapter 42 99. Where did Jacob hear there was food? a. Jerusalem b. Isreal c. Egypt d. America 100. How many of Joseph’s brothers came to Egypt? a. 6 b. 12 c. 10 d. 2 101. Who did the brothers not include on the trip to Egypt? a. Rueben b. Joseph c. Judah d. Benjamin 102. True or False: As Christ carried our nature, and took the appearance of man, His brothers, the Jews, did not recognize Him.  a. True b. False 103. How did Joseph act when he saw his brothers? a. He spoke to them roughly b. He wept c. He accused them of being spies d. All of the above 104. Who did Joseph instruct his brothers to bring back to him? a. Benjamin b. Their father c. Their mother d. Their oldest son 105. How did he take care his brothers? a. He gave them the land for free b. He gave them the grain for free c. He gave them his servants for free d. He took money out of their pockets 106. How long did Joseph give his brothers to bring in Benjamin? a. 1 day b. 2 days c. 3 days d. 4 days 107. Who did Joseph bind before them? a. Benjamin b. Rueben c. Judah d. Simeon 108. What does Simeon mean? a. To believe b. To harken c. Harkening d. To treat with respect 109. What does Reuben mean? a. Harkening b. Son of violence c. Son of grace d. Son of vision 110. True or False: Jacob refused to deliver Benjamin to Egypt after the brothers returned from the first trip a. True b. False Chapter 43 111. How did Joseph’s brothers feel when bringing Benjamin in? a. They felt at ease b. They felt afraid c. They felt secure d. They felt threatened 112. How did Joseph react after seeing Benjamin? a. He felt secure b. He felt jealous c. He wept d. He felt angry 113. What did St. John Crysostom mean by: “Let us be like that man; be sad and weep for those who harm us; Let us not get angry with them, as they actually, are worthy of tears, because of the punishment that awaits them, and the judgment into which they cast themselves.”  a. We should judge others for their mistakes towards us b. We should be very critical of others c. We should mourn the sins of others and the result of their sin d. Joseph was bitter towards his brothers for what they did to him Chapter 44 114. What did Joseph instruct the steward of his house to place on top of only one of thesacks? a. The Golden Cup b. The Silver Cup c. The Bronze Cup d. The Sapphire Cup 115. Who’s sack did the steward place the cup? a. Simeon b. Reuben c. Benjamin d. Judah 116. How did the brothers react when the cup was found in Benjamin’s sack? a. They felt happy b. They tore their clothes c. They felt bitter d. B and C e. All of the above 117. True or False: Joseph decided to wait a day before showing himself to them. a. True b. False 118. Who approached Joseph to deliver himself up for a ransom instead of Benjamin? a. Er b. Simeon c. Judah d. Reuben 119. How was Joseph convinced to spare Benjamin? a. He was reminded that his father would die if he kept Benjamin b. Judah took his place for stealing the cup c. Jacob reasoned with Joseph d. The brothers paid for it in gold Chapter 45: 1. What does Joseph's saying to his brothers “I am Joseph” symbolize? ○ A) The Lord Christ ○ B) A prophet ○ C) A king ○ D) An angel 2. How did Joseph's brothers react when he revealed himself? ○ A) They rejoiced. ○ B) They hugged him. ○ C) They were terrified in his presence. ○ D) They argued with him. 3. What was Joseph's first question after revealing his identity? ○ A) "Does my father still live?" ○ B) "Do you remember me?"  ○ C) "How have you been?" ○ D) "Why did you sell me?" 4. What does Joseph's invitation to his brothers to "come near me" symbolize in a spiritual context? ○ A) Our approach to Christ after being distanced by sin, through hearing His voice and accepting His resurrection ○ B) The need for physical closeness to family ○ C) The importance of geographical proximity to holy places ○ D) The requirement of following religious rituals 5. What is the significance of Joseph telling his brothers to bring their father and families to Egypt to dwell in the land of Goshen? ○ A) Joseph wanted to punish them for their past actions. ○ B) Joseph wanted them to experience Egyptian culture. ○ C) Joseph saw the mighty hand of God and His plan for his salvation ○ D) Joseph wanted to isolate them from other tribes. 6. What did Pharaoh offer to Joseph's family when they came to Egypt? ○ A) Money and gold ○ B) The best of the land of Egypt and the fat of the land ○ C) Slaves and servants ○ D) Houses and livestock 7. What do "the best of the land of Egypt" and "the fat of the land" given to Joseph’s brothers symbolize? ○ A) Temporary prosperity and agricultural abundance ○ B) Earthly riches and Pharaoh's generosity ○ C) The mysteries of the kingdom of God and the eternal riches of heaven bestowed through Christ ○ D) Political favor and economic stability in Egypt 8. What was Jacob's reaction when he heard that Joseph was still alive? ○ A) He laughed. ○ B) His heart stood still because he did not believe them. ○ C) He immediately believed them. ○ D) He cried out in joy. 9. What revived Jacob's spirit after hearing about Joseph? ○ A) Seeing Joseph's clothes. ○ B) Seeing the carts that Joseph had sent to carry him. ○ C) Hearing Joseph's voice. ○ D) Receiving gifts from Egypt. 10. What did Israel (Jacob) decide to do after hearing about Joseph? ○ A) Stay in Canaan. ○ B) Send a message to Joseph. ○ C) Go and see Joseph before he dies. ○ D) Celebrate with his family. Chapter 46:  1. Where did Jacob go before heading to Egypt? ○ A) Bethel ○ B) Hebron ○ C) Beersheba ○ D) Shechem 2. What did Jacob do at Beersheba? ○ A) Built a house ○ B) Offered sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac ○ C) Met his family ○ D) Rested for the night 3. How did God communicate with Jacob at Beersheba? ○ A) Through an angel ○ B) Through a prophet ○ C) In a vision of the night ○ D) Through a dream 4. What did God say to Jacob in the vision at Beersheba? ○ A) "Do not go to Egypt." ○ B) "Do not fear to go down to Egypt" ○ C) "Stay in Canaan." ○ D) "You will face hardships." 5. What promise did God make to Jacob regarding his journey to Egypt? ○ A) He would find great riches in Egypt. ○ B) God would be with him in Egypt and bring him back again. ○ C) He would become the ruler of Egypt. ○ D) His descendants would inherit the land of Egypt. 6. What does Origen believe going down to Egypt represents? ○ A) A search for wealth ○ B)) A physical test of endurance ○ C) A spiritual struggle leading to growth and victory ○ D) An adventure into the unknown 7. How does Origen relate Jacob's journey to Egypt with spiritual struggle? ○ A) He compares it to a battle against principalities, powers, and rulers of darkness. ○ B) He compares it to a peaceful journey. ○ C) He sees it as a journey of enlightenment. ○ D) He views it as a test of faith. 8. What is the significance of Joseph falling on his father's neck and weeping for a long time before Jacob said, "Now, let me die, since I have seen your face"? ○ A) It symbolizes Joseph's regret for past actions. ○ B) It represents Joseph's fear of losing his father again. ○ C) It signifies the overwhelming joy and emotional reunion, as though Joseph had risen from the dead. ○ D) It shows Jacob's disappointment in his other sons. Chapter 47: 1. What occupation were Joseph's father and brothers? ○ A) Farmers ○ B) Fishermen ○ C) Sheep shepherds ○ D) Merchants 2. What does Joseph’s attitude toward his family’s occupation and their statement, “We have come to sojourn in the land”, to Pharaoh symbolize in a spiritual context? ○ A) Joseph's desire to hide his family's humble beginnings ○ B) Joseph's intention to integrate his family into Egyptian society ○ C) The believer's journey and sense of sojourning until encountering the Groom of their soul, face to face ○ D) The importance of honesty in social interactions 3. What does Jacob blessing Pharaoh, despite his own old age and frailty, symbolize? ○ A) The reversal of roles between the powerful and the weak ○ B) The dignity and spiritual authority Jacob possessed, which even impressed Pharaoh ○ C) Pharaoh's desire to adopt Jacob's faith ○ D) The need for Pharaoh's protection over Jacob's family 4. What does Jacob's feeling of pilgrimage and continuous troubles throughout his life symbolize? ○ A) His regret for his past actions ○ B) His role as a patriarch and the Church of the Old Testament, from whose seed Christ came ○ C) His desire for wealth and power ○ D) His need for Pharaoh's protection 5. What is the significance of Jacob blessing Pharaoh a second time? ○ A) To ask for more favors ○ B) To show his wealth and power ○ C) To reflect that his sufferings increased his blessings ○ D) To convert Pharaoh to his faith 6. What does Israel living in Egypt but having his heart with the Lord symbolize? ○ A) The need for physical freedom ○ B) The spiritual commitment to God despite living in a foreign land ○ C) The desire to return to Canaan ○ D) The importance of wealth and power 7. What is the symbolic meaning of living in the land of Goshen? ○ A) Economic prosperity ○ B) Political power ○ C) The attachment of the heart to God ○ D) Cultural assimilation with the Egyptians 8. What was Jacob's request to Joseph regarding his burial? ○ A) To be buried in Egypt ○ B) To lie with his fathers ○ C) To be buried at sea  ○ D) To be cremated 9. What was Israel's intention through his vow regarding his burial? ○ A) To ensure his body was not forgotten ○ B) To proclaim his care for the resurrection of his body and the commitment of his children to God's promises ○ C) To seek personal glory ○ D) To keep his wealth with him 10. What does Israel bowing on the head of Joseph's staff symbolize in the Septuagint version? ○ A) Israel's submission to his son in Egypt ○ B) The representation of Israel as the Church, finding the True Joseph (Christ) ○ C) A gesture of weakness and submission to Joseph ○ D) A sign of defeat in a foreign land 11. What is the significance of the Church bowing before the Royal Scepter of her true Groom? ○ A) A sign of thanksgiving for His continuous benefits and prophecy about the cross ○ B) A show of power and dominance over other nations ○ C) A request for material blessings and prosperity ○ D) An act of political allegiance to a foreign ruler Chapter 48: 1. Who did Joseph take with him to visit his sick father Jacob? ○ A) His wife and children ○ B) His two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim ○ C) His brothers ○ D) His servants 2. What did Jacob do when he was told that Joseph was coming to see him? ○ A) He lay down to rest ○ B) He called for a feast ○ C) He strengthened himself and sat up on the bed ○ D) He went out to meet Joseph 3. How did Jacob count Ephraim and Manasseh in terms of inheritance? ○ A) As grandsons with no inheritance ○ B) As his own sons, giving Joseph a double portion ○ C) As servants ○ D) As part of Joseph's household only 4. What did Jacob do when he blessed Ephraim and Manasseh? ○ A) Laid his hands on their heads in the usual order ○ B) Crossed his hands, placing his right hand on Ephraim’s head and his left hand on Manasseh’s head ○ C) Gave them both equal blessings without distinction ○ D) Blessed them without touching them 5. What was Joseph’s reaction to Jacob crossing his hands? ○ A) He was pleased with Jacob's decision ○ B) He was displeased and tried to correct Jacob's hands  ○ C) He ignored the action and thanked Jacob ○ D) He questioned Jacob's authority to bless his sons 6. What did Jacob’s crossing of his hands signify about God's blessing? ○ A) The elder would always be greater than the younger ○ B) The mystery of the greatness of the younger son over the elder ○ C) Equal importance of both sons in the future ○ D) The unimportance of birthright 7. What did Jacob’s blessing of Ephraim and Manasseh symbolize? ○ A) The success of the tribes of Israel ○ B) The coming of the Second Adam who occupies the birthright that the first Adam lost ○ C) The unity of the tribes of Israel ○ D) The power of the firstborn over the younger 8. What did Jacob’s final blessing, “By you Israel will bless, saying, ‘May God make you as Ephraim and as Manasseh,’” indicate? ○ A) The dominance of the older son ○ B) God’s blessing to humanity through the Churches of the New and Old Testaments ○ C) The separation of the tribes of Israel ○ D) The equality of all the sons of Jacob 9. What did Israel proclaim to his son Joseph before he died? ○ A) That he would be the next patriarch ○ B) That their descendants will inherit the land of promise ○ C) That he should stay in Egypt ○ D) That he would become a great ruler in Egypt 10. What did Israel grant to his son Joseph above his brothers? ○ A) A special robe ○ B) A position of power in Egypt ○ C) One portion above his brothers, making him the firstborn ○ D) A blessing to become a prophet 11. What additional gift did Israel give to Joseph? ○ A) A herd of cattle ○ B) A plot of land that he took from the hand of the Amorites with his sword and bow ○ C) Gold and silver ○ D) His personal staff 12. What privilege did Joseph receive regarding his burial? ○ A) Having his bones buried in the plot of ground bought by his father ○ B) Being buried next to Pharaoh ○ C) Having a grand tomb built for him ○ D) Being buried in Egypt Chapter 49:  1. Why did Jacob call his sons together before he died? ○ A) To distribute his wealth ○ B) To tell them what shall befall them in the last days ○ C) To ask for their forgiveness ○ D) To give them individual blessings 2. What did Jacob achieve despite his numerous weaknesses? ○ A) He became a wealthy ruler ○ B) He lived a life of luxury ○ C) He became worthy of the promise that the Savior Messiah would come from his seed ○ D) He conquered many lands 3. How long did Jacob live in Egypt? ○ A) 10 years ○ B) 20 years ○ C) 17 years ○ D) 25 years 4. What did Jacob see in his twelve sons as he was about to pass away? ○ A) Future kings and rulers ○ B) Tribes from which the people of God would emerge ○ C) Great warriors and leaders ○ D) Prophets and priests 5. What final command did Jacob repeat to his twelve sons? ○ A) To stay in Egypt ○ B) To follow Joseph's leadership ○ C) To bury him with his father, mother, and grandparents in the cave of Machpelah ○ D) To build a monument in his honor 6. How did Jacob's life end according to the text? ○ A) In a tragic accident ○ B) In hope, breathing his last and being gathered to his people ○ C) In battle ○ D) In a foreign land without family 7. What did Jacob do right before he died? ○ A) Blessed only Joseph ○ B) Repeated his command to his twelve sons ○ C) Sang a song ○ D) Went to sleep 8. What characterized Jacob's life? ○ A) A life of constant joy ○ B) A life free from struggles ○ C) A life full of strife, waiting for the fulfillment of God’s promise ○ D) A life of luxury and wealth Chapter 50: 1. How did Jacob live his life according to the text?  ○ A) As a ruler in Egypt ○ B) As a wealthy landowner ○ C) Unsettled in tents, and died as a stranger in Egypt ○ D) As a settled citizen of Canaan 2. What command did Jacob give to his sons before he died? ○ A) To build a monument for him in Egypt ○ B) To bury him in Canaan where Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, and Rebecca were buried ○ C) To divide his wealth among the Egyptians ○ D) To return to Canaan and leave Egypt 3. How did Joseph react to Jacob's death? ○ A) He immediately buried Jacob in Egypt ○ B) He fell on his father's face, wept over him, and kissed him ○ C) He organized a grand funeral in Egypt ○ D) He called for a period of national mourning 4. What did Joseph command his servants the physicians to do? ○ A) Prepare a feast for the family ○ B) Embalm his father Jacob ○ C) Take Jacob's body to Pharaoh ○ D) Build a tomb for Jacob in Egypt 5. Why did Joseph speak to the household of Pharaoh about burying his father? ○ A) To request additional resources for the burial ○ B) It was not possible for Joseph to approach Pharaoh with his attire of grief ○ C) To gain permission to stay in Canaan ○ D) To invite Pharaoh to the burial ceremony 6. What did the procession to bury Jacob in Canaan symbolize? ○ A) A somber descent into sorrow ○ B) The ascension of the Church to the higher Jerusalem ○ C) A journey of closure and finality ○ D) A simple familial obligation 7. What were Joseph’s brothers afraid of after their father’s death? ○ A) That Joseph would hate them and repay them for all the evil they did to him ○ B) That they would be exiled from Egypt ○ C) That Pharaoh would punish them ○ D) That they would lose their inheritance 8. How did Joseph react to his brothers’ plea for forgiveness? ○ A) He ignored them and left ○ B) He rebuked them harshly ○ C) He wept and reassured them, refusing to repay evil with evil ○ D) He demanded servitude from them 9. What was the reason Joseph wept when his brothers asked for forgiveness? ○ A) He was angry at their request ○ B) He could not bear to see their humiliation and saw God’s hand turning their evil into good ○ C) He felt guilty for his own actions  ○ D) He was reminded of his past sufferings 10. What did Joseph’s words, “You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good,” signify? ○ A) His acceptance of his fate ○ B) His understanding of God’s greater plan ○ C) His desire to forget the past ○ D) His need to justify his brothers’ actions 11. What impact did Joseph’s reaction to his brothers' plea have on them? ○ A) They felt even more guilty ○ B) His dignity grew in their eyes ○ C) They decided to leave Egypt ○ D) They plotted against him again 12. What was Joseph's last request to the children of Israel? ○ A) To build a monument for him in Egypt ○ B) To bury him in Egypt ○ C) To carry his bones out of Egypt when God brings them to the promised land ○ D) To distribute his wealth among the Egyptians 13. What did Joseph reveal about God in his final request? ○ A) That God would make him a great ruler in Egypt ○ B) That God alone would be their provider and would bring them out of Egypt ○ C) That God would give them wealth and power in Egypt ○ D) That God would punish them for their sins 14. Who fulfilled Joseph's request to carry his bones out of Egypt? ○ A) His brothers ○ B) The Pharaoh ○ C) Moses and Joshua ○ D) His sons Lighthouse in a stormy sea (History) 1. When was the Ottoman’s rule? a. 16th Century b. 17th Century c. 18th Century d. A and C e. All of the above 2. What does Jizya mean? a. Partitions b. Alimony  c. Surtax d. Military tax 3. Which pope was imprisoned? a. Pope Cyril V b. Pope Mark V c. Pope Cyril VI d. Pope Mark VI French Expedition (Late 18th- Early 19th Century) 4. How long was the French Expedition? a. 3 weeks b. 3 months c. 3 years d. 3 decades 5. Who was the majority of the Middle Eastern empire? a. Copts b. Muslims c. Europeans d. Catholics 6. Who was attempting to revolt against Napoleon? a. The French Empire b. The Syrian Empire c. The Ottoman Empire d. The Muslim Empire 7. True or False: Napoleon wasn’t able to defeat the Ottoman Empire.  a. True b. False 8. What were the Copts used for by Napoleon? a. Their arts and crafts b. Their trades c. Their experience in collecting taxes d. Their use of religious practices 9. Who did Napoleon use for his new tax-collection system? a. Copts b. Muslims c. Europeans d. French 10. What did the Copts request Napoleon to lift? a. Taxes owed to the Ottoman Empire b. Imports owed to the French empire c. Taxes owed to the Europeans d. Restrictions caused by the Ottoman Empire 11. Who did Napoleon send a letter to? a. Muallem Guirgis Al-Gohary b. Kleber c. Muallem Ibrahim Al-Gohary d. Pope Cyril VI 12. What did Napoleon allow the copts to do? a. Carry weapons  b. Ride mules c. Ride horses d. Put on turbans e. Get dressed in suitable clothes f. B and C g. All of the above 13. True or False: Napoleon later listened to the Muslim majority and put the restrictions back on the Copts. a. True b. False 14. Who was Kleber? a. An Officer b. A Military Leader c. A Prince d. A Sargent 15. Where did the second revolution take place? a. Alexandria b. Cairo c. Dubai d. Saudi Arabia 16. After Kleber was assassinated, who took his spot? a. Napoleon b. Pope Cyril c. Menou d. King James 17. What did Menou convert to? a. Coptic Orthodox b. Catholic c. Islam d. Syrian 18. True or False: Menou was harsh to the Copts after converting to Islam. a. True b. False 19. Mu’allem Yaqub Hanna was an assistant scribe to what? a. The Syrians b. The Mamluks c. The Islam d. The Ottomans 20. Mu’allem Yaqub Hanna was appointed what over the Kleber’s army? a. A leader b. An officer c. A prince d. A Ruler 21. Mu’allem Yaqub Hanna fought with the French military against who? a. The Syrians b. The Ottoman c. The Islam d. The Mamluks 22. Where did Mu’allem Yaqub Hanna fight the Mamluks?  a. Upper Egypt b. Nubia c. France d. Europe 23. The French signed a treaty leaving what in the hands of the Turks? a. Cairo b. Nubia c. Alexandria d. Upper Egypt 24. Where did Mu’allem Yaqub Hanna die? a. On his way to Egypt b. On his way to France c. On his way to America d. On his way to Nubia 25. What does “Abu- Takia” mean? a. “The sandal thief” b. “The garment holder” c. “The sandal holder” d. “The headdress holder” 26. Abu- Takia’s father was what? a. A thief of headdresses b. A giver of headdresses c. A merchant of headdresses d. A receiver of headdresses 27. What were the Takia’s? a. Egyptian Hats b. Egyptian Sandal c. European Hats d. Nubian Hats 28. Muallem Antoun did what when Napoleon was in financial need? a. He organized a fundraiser b. He donated livestock c. He filled his hat with gold and gave it to him d. He sold his land 29. Muallem Antoun was arrested by who? a. The Copts b. The Ottomans c. The French d. The Mamluks 30. Why did the French arrest Muallem Antoun? a. He was merciful with the taxes b. He was involved in a conspiracy c. He refused to pay taxes d. He was caught spying 31. How did Muallem Antoun pay for the taxes? a. By borrowing money b. By selling his property c. By trading goods  d. Out of his own pocket 32. Mohammad Ali put who to death? a. Muallem Hanna b. Muallem Antoun c. Muallem Youssef d. Muallem Ibrahim 33. What was Muallem Malaty’s job? a. A scribe b. A farmer c. A merchant d. A soldier 34. Napoleon appointed Muallem Malaty as what? a. The head of the treasury b. The governor of Cairo c. The president of the commission of local justice d. The president of the commission of local justice 35. How many Muslims were in the commission of local justice? a. 5 b. 6 c. 7 d. 12 36. Who arrested and behead Muallem Malaty? a. The French b. The Egyptians  c. The Turks d. The Mamluks 37. Where did Muallem Malaty’s head get thrown? a. The Nile River b. Zewela’s gate c. The palace courtyard d. The marketplace 38. How long did Muallem Malaty’s head remain at the gate for? a. 1 day b. 3 days c. 4 days d. 2 days The Nineteenth Century 39. When did the Ottomans regain control of Egypt? a. 1801 b. 1802 c. 1803 d. 1804 40. What was Mohammed Ali Pasha? a. A Turkish b. An Albanian c. A Greek d. A Persian 41. What did Mohammed Ali Pasha establish?  a. Old Cairo b. Alexandria c. Modern Egypt d. Upper Egypt 42. Who did Mohammed Ali Pasha appoint as chief supervisor for taxes? a. Muallem Khalil b. Muallem Faris c. Muallem Ghali d. Muallem Said 43. What were the Copts forbidden from during Mohammed Ali Pasha’s rule? a. Military services b. Religious Education c. Government schools d. A and C e. All of the above 44. Who provided Pope Peter El-Gawli protection? a. The Sultan of Turkey b. The King of France c. The Emperor of Austria d. Ceasar of Russia 45. What did the Pope ask the prince? a. “Does your Ceasar live forever” b. “Does your emperor live forever?” c. “Does your king live forever?”  d. “Does your ruler live forever?” 46. True or False: The Pope told him that the Coptic Church was under the protection of the Great God that lives forever! a. True b. False 47. Who was martyred at the hands of Muslims in Damietta? a. Saint Samuel b. Saint Mark c. Saint Sidhom Bishay d. Saint Cyril 48. What did Saint Sidhom Bishay’s martyrdom introduce? a. Raising of the cross during a procession b. Lighting of candles during a procession c. Singing hymns during a procession d. Reading scriptures during a procession 49. Who was Muallem Ali’s daughter’s name? a. Zahra Pasha b. Leila Pasha c. Fatima Pasha d. Aisha Pasha 50. Who did the Pope send to Zahra to remove the evil spirit inside her? a. Father Yousef b. Bishop Marcus c. Father Ibrahim d. Sarabamon Abu Tarha 51. Anba Sarabamon was a bishop during the papacy of whom? a. Pope John XIX b. Pope Shenouda III c. Pope Cyril VI d. Pope Peter Al-Gawli 52. Anba Sarabamon was a bishop during the reign of whom? a. Napoleon Bonaparte b. Mohammed Ali Pasha c. Suleiman the Magnificent d. Abbas I of Egypt 53. What was Anba Sarabamon’s name prior to monasticism? a. George b. Salib c. Isaac d. Joseph 54. What did Anba Sarabamon sell on a donkey in Cairo? a. Fruits b. Bread c. Oil d. Spices 55. What happened after the woman with the illegitimate child got rid of the baby? a. She fled the country b. She confessed her crime c. She accused the man selling the oil  d. She married another man 56. Was Salib able to defend himself against the crowd and the woman? a. Yes b. No 57. What happened after Salib told the child to rise and tell them who killed him? a. The child remained silent b. The dead child rose and revealed the truth c. The crowd dispersed d. The authorities intervened 58. Where did Salib head to after this? a. The monastery of St. Anthony b. The monastery of St. Paul c. The monastery of St. Macarius d. The monastery of St. George 59. What does “Abu-Tarha” mean? a. The holy person b. The wise person c. The strong person d. The veiled person 60. Sidhom Bishay lived during the time of which ruler? a. Napoleon Bonaparte b. Mohammed Ali Pasha c. Suleiman the Magnificent d. Abbas I of Egypt 61. What was Sidhom falsely accused for? a. Treason b. Theft c. Insulting Islam d. Arson 62. How many people falsely witnessed against Sidhom? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 63. What did the judge order against Sidhom? a. Exile b. To get lashed c. Imprisonment d. Excution 64. What tortures did Sidhom endure? a. Getting mocked on the streets b. Getting poked with steel rods c. Getting boiling tar thrown at him d. All of the above 65. After how many days did Sidhom die? a. 2 b. 3 c. 4  d. 5 66. Who was fired after Mohammed Ali Pasha ordered a reconsideration of the case? a. The judge b. The governor c. The prosecutor d. A and B e. All of the above 67. Where were the Copts usually evangelizing the pagans? a. India b. Ethiopia c. Nubia d. B and C e. All of the above 68. Muallem Ghali converted to what? a. Catholicism b. Judaism c. Protestantism d. Islam 69. who did the Coptic Catholic denomination get affiliated with? a. The Archbishop of Canterbury b. The Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople c. The Patriarch of Moscow d. Pope of Rome 70. When was the first Coptic Catholic Patriarch appointed?  a. 1897 b. 1898 c. 1899 d. 1900 71. How was Said Pasha related to Mohammed Ali Pasha? a. He was his nephew b. He was his son c. He was his grandson d. He was his cousin 72. What happened thanks to Said Pasha? a. The freedom of worship was renewed. b. The tribute imposed on the copts was removed. c. Copts were allowed to serve in the army d. A and B e. All of the above 73. Who was ordained a Pope after Pope Peter’s departure? a. Pope Cyril IV b. Pope John XIX c. Pope Shenouda III d. Pope Cyril VI 74. Pope Cyril gained the title of what? a. The Peacemaker b. The Enlightened One c. The Father of reform  d. The Defender of the Faith 75. What did Pope Cyril do? a. Opened the first girl’s college in Egypt b. Imported the first national printing press from Italy c. Advocated for Copts’ rights to be recruited to the army d. Established a national public library in the Coptic school of Cairo e. A and C f. All of the above 76. Where did the Pope visit that was considered the first recorded visitation by the head of the Coptic Church to that area? a. Egypt b. Ethiopia c. Nubia d. Jerusalem 77. How was the Pope killed? a. He was assassinated b. He died in battle c. He was poisoned d. He was drowned 78. How is Ismail Pasha related to Mohammed Ali Pasha? a. He was his grandchild b. He was his son c. He was his brother d. He was his cousin 79. Who was the Pope at Ismail’s time?  a. Pope Peter VII b. Pope John XIX c. Pope Cyril V d. Pope Demetrius II 80. How many acres did Ismail grant the Pope to build Coptic schools? a. 1000 b. 1500 c. 2000 d. 2500 81. Ismail Pasha is considered what in the eyes of the Copts? a. The most tolerant ruler b. The most benevolent ruler c. The most feared ruler d. The most generous ruler 82. The entry of Protestants into Egypt caused what? a. Religious conflicts b. New educational reforms c. Increased foreign aid d. Coptic Protestant Churches to be established 83. Which Coptic Church did the western missionaries sought to burn down? a. The Church in Cairo b. The Church in Asyut c. The Church in Luxor d. The Church in Alexandria 84. Pope Demetrius complained to who about the burning of the icons? a. The Governor of Cairo b. The Sultan of Turkey c. The Khedive d. The British Consul 85. Who came after Khedive Ismail? a. Khedive Tewfik b. Khedive Abbas c. Khedive Ali d. Khedive Tawfik 86. Who resisted Khedive Tawfik and started a movement to cast away foreign influence? a. Ahmed Orabi b. Muhammad Ali c. Anwar Sadat d. Gamal Abdel Nasser 87. Ahmed Ordabi was considered what? a. The first political leader in Egypt to rise from the Fellahin b. The first military leader in Egypt to rise from the Fellahin c. The first restrictive leader in Egypt to rise from the Fellahin d. The first judicial leader in Egypt to rise from the Fellahin e. A and B f. All of the above 88. What does Fellahin mean? a. Nomadic tribes  b. Peasantry class c. Warrior class d. Merchant class 89. Who did Orabi ask to call for convening the General Assembly? a. Copt Yousef b. Copt Ibrahim c. Copt Hanna d. Copt Yaqub 90. Who attended the General Assembly? a. Pope Cyril V b. Sheikh of Al-Azher c. Prominent Egyptian Leaders d. A and B e. All of the above 91. Who supported Orabi during the General Assembly? a. Pope Cyril V b. Sheikh of Al-Azher c. Prominent Egyptian Leaders d. A and B e. All of the above 92. How is Khedive Abbas related to Khedive Ismail? a. He was his grandchild b. He was his nephew c. He was his son  d. He was his cousin 93. What was Boutros Ghali Pasha appointed as? a. Foreign Minister b. Prime Minister c. The Minister of France d. B and C e. All of the above 94. What was Anba Abraam appointed a Bishop of? a. Fayoum b. Beni-Suef c. Giza d. B and C e. All of the above 95. What title was Anba Abraam given? a. The Protector of the Poor b. The Healer of the Sick c. The Teacher of the People d. The friend of the Poor 96. Who did the Bishop assign the first floor of his house to? a. The poor b. The Blind c. The sick d. A and B e. All of the above The Twentieth Century 97. Who was occupying Egypt in the 20th century? a. The British b. The Germans c. The French d. The Italians 98. Who did the Copts’ prominent people support in the 20th century a. Gamal Abdel Nasser b. Anwar Sadat c. Hosni Mubarak d. Mustafa Kamel 99. Mustafa Kamel tried to push Egypt to follow who? a. The British Empire b. The Ottoman Caliphate c. The French Republic d. The German Empire 100. Who was the Revolution of 1919 against? a. The British b. The Egyptians c. The Muslims d. The Copts e. A and B f. All of the above 101. Who was the leader of the Revolution?  a. King Farouk b. Ahmed Orabi c. Saad Zagloul d. Muhammad Ali 102. Who was ordained pope after Pope Demetrius’ departure? a. Pope Shenouda III b. Pope Cyril IV c. Pope Peter VII d. Pope Cyril V 103. What was Pope Cyril known for? a. Interest in studying b. Seeking for knowledge c. Advocating for political reforms d. A and B e. All of the above 104. Pope Cyril established the theological school where? a. Alexandria b. Asyut c. Cairo d. Luxor 105. Who established the Sunday School? a. Archdeacon Habib Gergis b. Pope Cyril VI c. Anba Abraam  d. Boutros Ghali Pasha 106. What was Sunday School later named? a. “School of Religious Studies" b. “School of Church Education” c. "School of Theological Studies" d. "School of Christian Education" 107. Why did Habib Gergis establish the Sunday School? a. To provide general education b. To offer vocational training c. To compensate for the lack of teaching of the Christian Religion d. To promote physical fitness 108. What was the aim of Sunday school? a. Renewing general interest in studying the Bible b. Renewing general interest in practicing Church life c. Renewing general interest in Christian behavior d. A and B e. All of the above 109. Habib Gergis was appointed a professor in which school? a. The Theological school b. The School of Arts c. The School of Sciences d. The School of Commerce 110. Habib Gergis was canonized a Saint by whom? a. The Roman Catholic Church  b. The Greek Orthodox Church c. The Holy Synod d. The Anglican Church 111. Who was the ruler following the removal of the last king of the Mohammed Ali dynasty? a. Anwar Sadat b. Hosni Mubarak c. Gamal Abdel Nasser d. Ahmed Orabi 112. Who followed Gamal Abdel Nasser? a. Sadat b. Hosni Mubarak c. King Farouk d. Mustafa Kamel 113. Who followed Sadat? a. Gamal Abdel Nasser b. King Farouk c. Ahmed Orabi d. Mubarak 114. Who was Pope Cyril VI known to be? a. A man of prayer b. A miracle-performer c. A man of God d. B and C e. All of the above 115. Who did Pope Cyril VI have a special friendship with? a. The Saints b. St. Menas c. St. George d. A and B e. All of the above 116. Pope Cyril established the monestary of St. Means where? a. Alexandria b. Cairo c. Marriott d. Luxor 117. True or False: During his time, the Coptic Church became an active member of the World Council of Churches and many other ecumenical councils. a. True b. False 118. Who presented the relics of St. Mark to the Pope of Alexandria? a. The Patriarch of Moscow b. Pope of Rome c. The Patriarch of Constantinople d. The Archbishop of Canterbury 119. Where did St. Mary appear openly on the domes of her church? a. Zeitoun b. Alexandria c. Asyut d. Luxor 120. Pope Cyril ordained Bishops for particular purposes and gave them what title? a. "Metropolitan Bishop" b. "Vicar Bishop" c. "Archbishop" d. “General Bishop” 121. Which Bishops did Pope Cyril ordain as General Bishops? a. Bishop Shenouda b. Bishop Samuel c. Bishop Gregorius d. A and C e. All of the above 122. Who was Pope Cyril canonized as a saint with? a. Anba Abraam b. Pope Demetrius c. St. Menas d. Archdeacon Habib Gergis 123. In the 1950s where did the Copts immigrate too? a. United States b. Canada c. Australia d. A and C e. All of the above 124. This movement saw the establishment of what church? a. The Church of the East  b. The Church of the West c. The Church of the Resurrection d. The church of diaspora 125. Who was the first bishop of Public, Ecumenical and Social Services? a. Bishop Samuel b. Bishop Cyril c. Bishop Gregorius d. Bishop Shenouda 126. Bishop Samuel pioneered the establishment of the first churches where? a. North America b. Australia c. Europe d. A and B e. All of the above 127. What was Pope Shenouda’s name when he was born? a. Nazeer Gayed b. Michael Ibrahim c. George Samaan d. Isaac Botros 128. What Degree did Nazeer graduate with? a. Bachelor of Science b. Bachelor of Education c. Bachelor of Arts d. Bachelor of Theology 129. What was Nazeer’s name changed to after becoming a monk? a. Father John b. Father Matthew c. Father Thomas d. Antonious El-Syriani 130. Why did Bishop Shenouda pick his name? a. In honor of St. Shenouda the Archimandrite b. In honor of his father c. In honor of his teacher d. In honor of St. Anthony 131. What was Bishop Shenouda’s title? a. Bishop of Education b. Bishop of Charity c. Bishop for Christian Education d. Bishop of Theology 132. What was Bishop Shenouda named? a. Vice President of Coptic Orthodox Theological Seminary b. Dean of Coptic Orthodox Theological Seminary c. Chancellor of Coptic Orthodox Theological Seminary d. President of Coptic Orthodox Theological Seminary 133. When was Pope Shenouda Elected as Pope? a. After Pope Cyril’s death b. In 1971 c. Right after he became Bishop  d. A and B e. All of the above 134. Pope Shenouda established a school for Coptic Music and Hymnology under what name? a. St. Didymus Institute for Cantors b. St. Anthony Institute for Cantors c. St. George Institute for Cantors d. St. Mark Institute for Cantors 135. Where did Pope Shenouda establish diocese? a. Europe b. Asia c. Africa d. A and B e. All of the above 136. When did Pope Shenouda serve as a President of the World Counsil of Churches? a. 1990 -1998 b. 1991-1998 c. 1992-1999 d. 1991-1999 137. Who was the Egyptian president at the time of Pope Shenouda? a. Hosni Mubarak b. Gamal Abdel Nasser c. King Farouk d. President Sadat 138. When did the Copts and Muslims fight over a parcel of land killing dozens of Copts? a. June 1981 b. July 1981 c. June 1982 d. July 1982 139. Where was this clash taken place? a. South Cairo b. North Cairo c. Al Zawia Al-Hamra d. A and C e. B and C 140. Pope Shenouda was put under house arrest at which monestary? a. St. Bishoy b. St. George c. St. Paul d. St. Anthony 141. When was Pope Shenouda put under house arrest? a. June 1981 b. July 1981 c. August 1981 d. September 1981 142. Who tried to withdraw his presidential decree which recognized Pope Shenouda as Head of the Coptic Orthodox church but failed? a. Gamal Abdel Nasser  b. King Farouk c. President Sadat d. Hosni Mubarak 143. When was President Sadat killed? a. 6 September 1992 b. 6 October 1981 c. 6 September 1981 d. 6 November 1981 144. Who was killed alongside President Sadat? a. Bishop Shenouda b. Pope Cyril VI c. Anwar Sadat d. Bishop Samuel 145. Who ended Pope Shenouda’s house arrest? a. Anwar Sadat b. Gamal Abdel Nasser c. President Mubarak d. King Farouk 146. When did President Mubarak end Pope Shenouda’s house arrest? a. 1982 b. 1983 c. 1984 d. 1985 147. When did Pope Shenouda Depart?  a. 2011 b. 2010 c. 2012 d. 2013 148. When was President Mubarak removed? a. 2011 Revolution b. 2010 Revolution c. 2012 Revolution d. 2013 Revolution Light of Love 1. Where was the following statement taken from: “O Great and Eternal God, who formed man in incorruption, and death which entered into the world by the envy of the devil”? a. Wisdom of Solomon b. Wisdom of Sirach c. Psalms d. Proverbs 2. True or False: God had death in the plan for mankind. a. True b. False 3. How did God create us? a. In his own image b. In his own likeness c. Immortal d. A and B e. All of the above 4. How did man lose the gift of immortality? a. Through the gullibility of Man b. Through the envy of the devil c. Through divine will d. A and B e. All of the above 5. Which liturgy is this quote from: “You have inscribed in me the image of Your authority”? a. St Basil b. St Cyril c. St Gregory d. All of the above 6. Why does the Liturgy time the destruction of death with the coming of Christ into the world? a. We believe that the salvation on the Cross was “foreordained before the beginning of the world” b. The liturgy aligns with historical events c. It symbolizes new beginnings d. It represents ultimate justice 7. Who’s prayer had the same sentiment reflected as the answer above? a. Moses b. David c. Elijah d. Simeon the Elder 8. How was the Son of God’s manifestation greeted? a. By prophets b. By angels  c. By kings d. By priests 9. What were the angels saying? a. “Glory to God in the highest, peace on earth and goodwill towards men” b. “Hosanna in the highest” c. “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts” d. “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord” 10. What is the peace that the angels are talking about? a. It is the peace between God and man b. It is the peace between heaven and earth c. It is the peace between men and angels d. A and B e. All of the above 11. The Liturgy of St. Gregory emphasizes what? a. Redemption b. Salvation c. Reconciling earth and heaven d. Sacrifice 12. What does the Deacon say about perfect peace? a. Pray for perfect harmony and unity b. Pray for perfect peace, love and the holy apostolic kisses c. Pray for divine intervention and blessings d. Pray for the Holy Spirit’s guidance 13. What is the “perfect peace”?  a. God’s perfect peace b. Heavenly peace c. Peace that came from Christ d. A and B e. All of the above 14. Who said this quote: “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you, not as the world gives do I give unto you”? a. Abouna b. The Bishop c. Jesus d. Peter 15. What is the act of reconciliation impossible without? a. Faith b. Hope c. Charity d. Love 16. What is the greatest of all commandments? a. Love b. Faith c. Charity d. Hope 17. Who does Christian love embrace? a. Friends b. Neighbors c. Acquaintances  d. Enemies e. All of the above 18. Who prayed for their killers? a. Stephen b. Jesus c. John d. A and B e. B and C f. All of the above 19. What is the oldest of all Eucharistic rituals? a. The Sign of the Cross b. “Kiss of Peace” c. The Breaking of the Bread d. The Sharing of the Cup 20. Who delivered the “Kiss of Peace” to us? a. The patriarchs b. The prophets c. The kings d. The apostles 21. Who instructs us to share this kiss of peace? a. Peter b. Paul c. Matthew d. A and B  e. All of the above 22. Why does the people respond with “Lord have mercy”? a. They are asking God for mercy b. They are seeking forgiveness for their sins c. They are asking God to melt their heat in love to others d. A and C e. All of the above 23. Where is Devine goodwill clearly illustrated in? a. The parable of the Good Samaritan b. The parable of the master who had a slave that owed him 10,000 talents c. The parable of the Prodigal Son d. The parable of the Lost Sheep 24. True or False: The master forgave his slaves’ debt but made sure he was still his slave. a. True b. False 25. How is man indebted to God? a. “the wage of sin is death” b. “The gift of God is eternal life” c. “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want” d. “For God so loved the world” 26. How is man a slave? a. By birthright b. By law c. By covenant  d. “Bound and sold on account of his sins” 27. How did God free the slaved from hades? a. By sending angels b. Christ descended into Hades and freed his elect c. By performing miracles d. By giving commandments 28. What is the first request of the priest on our behalf? a. For God to bless the congregation b. For God to provide for our needs c. For God to fill our heart with His perfect peace d. For God to grant us wisdom 29. What can we do after God fills our hearts with His perfect peace? a. We become reconciled with one another b. We are able to greet one another with the holy kiss c. We are able to forgive our enemies d. A and B e. All of the above 30. What would the deacon exhort to the people before communion? a. “Prepare yourselves for the Holy Sacrament” b. “Examine your hearts and minds” c. “Confess your sins before the Lord” d. “He that is pure let him come forward!” 31. Who can make us pure enough for communion? a. Only God  b. Only the priest c. Only the deacon d. Only the congregation 32. Who said this: “Purge me with the hyssop and I shall be clean, wash me and I shall be whiter than snow”? a. Moses b. Solomon c. David the psalmist d. Isaiah 33. The church represented by the priest pleads with God saying… a. “Forgive us” b. “Cleanse us” c. “Bless us” d. “Guide us” 34. According to St. Peter, what are we expected to lay aside in our lives? a. Malice b. Guile c. Hypocrisy d. A and B e. All of the above 35. What does guile mean? a. Deceit b. Cunning c. Double dealing d. A and B  e. All of the above 36. What does hypocrisy mean? a. Pretense of goodness b. Insincerity c. Double standards d. A and B e. All of the above 37. What does malice mean? a. Hatred b. Envy c. Desire for evil d. A and C e. All of the above 38. Who describes malice as: “…the ruin of the virtues… the poison of the soul… the shame of prayer”? a. John Climacus b. John Chrysostom c. Augustine of Hippo d. Thomas Aquinas 39. True or False: Remembrance of life is the name given by the Fathers to “sins of memory” a. True b. False 40. Fill in the blank: __________ is the greatest obstacle to reconciliation and forgiving one another. a. Pride  b. Anger c. Remembrance of evil d. Envy 41. When someone’s memory is overtaken by the devil, how can the devil enhance the event? a. By distorting the facts b. By making the fight seem much worse than it actually was c. By making the victim forget the event d. By making the event seem insignificant 42. The gifts are called immortal because… a. The body we partake of is the body of the resurrected Lord b. They symbolize eternal life c. They are blessed by the Holy Spirit d. They are consecrated in heaven 43. What do we beg for after being filled with the peace of God and cleansed according to His goodwill? a. To receive divine wisdom b. To be granted eternal life c. To obtain spiritual gifts d. To be made worthy of that holy Kiss of Peace 44. Why do we call the gifts heavenly? a. They come from the heavens b. They are consecrated by heavenly beings c. He changes the gifts from bread and wine to body and blood d. They symbolize heavenly blessings 45. What does the deacon exhort after “And make us worthy O our Master…”?  a. To give thanks b. To exchange a kiss of peace c. To offer praise d. To remain silent 46. How do we show reconciliation to each other? a. By greeting one another b. By sharing gifts c. By praying together d. By offering sacrifices 47. Who greets one another? a. The Priests b. The Deacons c. The people d. A and B e. All of the above 48. True or False: The kiss of peace is the same kiss that people ordinarily exchanged in the streets by ordinary friends. a. True b. False 49. Which hymn is a plea for forgiveness? a. “The Bread of Life which came down for us…” b. “Let us praise the lord…” c. “Through the intercessions of the Mother of God St. Mary…” d. “Your throne O Lord…” 50. Which condition do we fulfill with the Kiss of Peace?  a. Forgiving one another b. Confessing our sins c. Receiving the Holy Spirit d. Offering thanksgiving 51. How do we end the hymn, “Through the intercessions of the Mother of God St. Mary…”? a. By offering praise b. Offering worship to Christ c. By seeking forgiveness d. By asking for blessings 52. Who is pleading with God to hear our petition and have mercy upon us? a. The Priest b. The Congregation c. The Bishop d. The Deacon 53. What is after the gap in the old liturgy book? a. The “Anaphora” b. The “Doxology” c. The “Creed” d. The “Benediction” 54. What does the deacon say in this gap in the liturgy book? a. “Lift up your hearts” b. “Let us pray” c. “Offer in order…” d. “Be attentive” 55. What does the people respond to the deacon with? a. “Lord have mercy” b. “A mercy of peace, a sacrifice of praise” c. “Glory to God in the highest” d. “Holy, holy, holy” 56. Who was ordered to leave right after the kiss of peace? a. The catechumens b. The faithful c. The clergy d. The choir 57. What does the gap after “Yea lord…” represent? a. The transition to the Eucharistic prayer b. The beginning of the liturgy of the faithful c. The moment of consecration d. The historical landmark for the dismissal of the catechumens 58. How old are the catechumens nowadays? a. Probably a few weeks old b. Probably two or 3 months old c. Probably a year old d. Probably adults 59. How many responses got combined because of the repositioning of the dismissal of the catechumens? a. Two deacon responses b. Four deacon responses c. three deacon responses  d. Five deacon responses 60. Why did the church keep the two washings? a. The washing is meant to prepare the priest spiritually before approaching the altar b. The washing is a symbolic gesture of humility c. The washing is a traditional practice d. The washing is meant to purify the priest physically 61. To whom does the priest shake his hands in front of? a. The deacons b. The congregation c. The bishop d. A and C Memorization Lesson Psalm 69 What is the first request made to God in the psalm 69? A) For material wealth B) To turn His attention towards us and help us speedily C) For wisdom and knowledge D) To increase our power and influence Why do we ask God to help us speedily in the psalm? A) Because we are impatient B) Because we are experiencing the danger we put ourselves into C) Because we want immediate success D) Because we are in a hurry What does Satan try to do to us according to the psalm? A) Give us wealth B) Teach us lessons C) Clothe us with shame and rejoice when we fall in despair  D) Guide us to success What is the psalmist asking the Savior to do to the enemies that seek our spiritual death? A) Ignore them B) Befriend them C) Humiliate and destroy them D) Teach them a lesson What does the psalmist request for those who pursue God? A) Material wealth B) Earthly success C) Sincere joy and gladness D) Knowledge and power What is the reason for the psalmist’s plea to God for help? A) The psalmist feels strong and capable B) The psalmist is very weak and in deep need for the Savior to come hastily C) The psalmist seeks personal glory D) The psalmist wants to avoid responsibilities What did John Cassian learn from the Coptic elders in the Egyptian deserts? A) Military strategies B) Spiritual teachings and practices C) Business tactics D) Political skills According to John Cassian, what is the purpose of the prayer “Make haste, O God, to deliver me! Make haste, to help me, O Lord!”? A) To seek wealth and power B) To bring the mind into the presence of God and drive away every other thought C) To gain popularity D) To show off piety What feelings does the verse “Make haste, O God, to deliver me! Make haste, to help me, O Lord!” bear according to John Cassian? A) Confidence and pride, emphasizing a strong self-reliance and belief in one's own abilities  B) A supplication to God for all dangers, the feeling of man’s weakness, and trust in God’s response, reflecting a deep humility and reliance on divine intervention C) Anger and revenge, suggesting a desire for retaliation against those who have caused harm and a focus on personal justice D) Joy and celebration, indicating a state of happiness and festivity, without concern for struggles or adversities How does John Cassian describe the effectiveness of the verse “Make haste, O God, to deliver me! Make haste, to help me, O Lord!” in spiritual battles? A) As a minor tool B) As a historical reference C) As a mighty stronghold and strong weapon against consistent attacks of the devil D) As a temporary measure What does John Cassian say about God’s awareness of our struggles? A) God is indifferent to our struggles B) God is perpetually aware of our struggle and never far from those who seek His help C) God only helps in dire situations D) God expects us to solve our own problems What does John Cassian emphasize about the need for God’s help in our lives? A) We can handle everything on our own B) Man, by his human weakness, cannot endure without the help of God C) Only the strong need God’s help D) God’s help is optional What is the ultimate message of the psalm and John Cassian’s commentary? A) Self-reliance is key B) Continuous reliance on God’s help and presence is essential C) Avoid seeking God’s help in minor matters D) God only helps those who help themselves Gospel How did God give the commandments in the Old Testament compared to the New Testament?  A) In the Old Testament, God gave the commandments to Moses on Mount Sinai full of smoke, fire, and thunder, while in the New Testament, Jesus took the form of a slave to hand down the commandments Himself. B) In the Old Testament, God gave the commandments in a gentle whisper on Mount Sinai, while in the New Testament, Jesus gave them through parables. C) In the Old Testament, God sent angels to deliver the commandments on Mount Sinai