The Exodus & Wilderness Quiz

1. How many plagues did God send upon Egypt before Pharaoh released the Israelites?

1. 10
2. 12
3. 7
4. 9

2. What was the name of the mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments?

1. Mount Ararat
2. Mount Carmel
3. Mount Hermon
4. Mount Sinai

3. When Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the tablets, what did he find the Israelites doing?

1. Building a house for the ark
2. Fighting among themselves
3. Praying for his return
4. Worshipping a golden calf

4. What did the Israelites eat in the wilderness that God provided each morning?

1. Bread from the Canaanites
2. Manna
3. Quail
4. Wild grain

5. Moses's sister and brother were Miriam and Aaron. What did Miriam do immediately after the Israelites crossed the Red Sea?

1. Helped Moses distribute the plunder from Egypt
2. Led the people in a prayer of confession
3. Led the women in singing and dancing with tambourines to celebrate God's victory
4. Went ahead to scout Canaan

6. How did God guide the Israelites through the wilderness day and night?

1. Through a burning bush that went ahead of them
2. Through a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night
3. Through angelic messengers who appeared each morning
4. Through Urim and Thummim stones given to the priests

7. The Passover was established as a memorial feast. What were the Israelites commanded to put on their doorposts on the first Passover night?

1. Ashes from the altar
2. Cedar wood and hyssop
3. Oil from the tabernacle lamps
4. The blood of a lamb

8. At the burning bush, what did God tell Moses to do before approaching?

1. Bow down and cover his face
2. Offer a sacrifice of the nearest animal
3. Remove his sandals, for the ground was holy
4. Wash his hands and face in a stream

9. Moses struck a rock to provide water for the Israelites in the wilderness. In Numbers 20, what was the consequence of how he did it?

1. God told him he would not enter the Promised Land because he struck the rock twice instead of speaking to it
2. He was demoted from his leadership role
3. The water flooded the camp and drowned several Israelites
4. The water was bitter and undrinkable

10. The Tabernacle was the portable worship tent Israel built in the wilderness. Who was appointed its chief craftsman?

1. Aaron
2. Bezalel son of Uri
3. Caleb son of Jephunneh
4. Joshua son of Nun

11. How many Israelites did Moses send to spy out the land of Canaan, and how many returned with a positive report?

1. 10 spies sent; 2 returned with positive report
2. 10 spies sent; all 10 were negative
3. 12 spies sent; 2 returned with positive report
4. 12 spies sent; 3 returned with positive report

12. The bronze serpent Moses made in the wilderness is mentioned in the New Testament. Jesus compared it to what?

1. His ascension into heaven
2. His being lifted up on the cross so that all who look to him would have eternal life
3. His miracle of healing the sick
4. His transfiguration on the mountain

13. What happened to the 250 followers of Korah who led a rebellion against Moses's authority in Numbers 16?

1. The ground opened up and swallowed them, and fire came from God and consumed them
2. They repented and were forgiven
3. They were defeated in battle by Moses's supporters
4. They were exiled to the edge of the Israelite camp

14. Joshua and Caleb were the only two spies who gave a positive report about Canaan. What reward did they receive?

1. They led the first military campaign into Canaan
2. They were given the largest portions of land in Canaan
3. They were made tribal chiefs over all Israel
4. They were the only men from their generation permitted to enter the Promised Land

15. What was the Ark of the Covenant and what did it contain?

1. A chest holding the priestly garments and instruments of worship
2. A golden box containing the seven sacred lampstands
3. A large wooden boat built by Moses to cross the Nile
4. A sacred chest of acacia wood overlaid with gold containing the tablets of the Law, Aaron's budding rod, and a jar of manna

16. When the Israelites complained about eating only manna and longed for meat, God sent them quail. What happened when they ate it?

1. A severe plague struck them while the meat was still in their mouths, and many died
2. God sent rain that washed the quail away before they could eat much
3. The quail was spoiled and made many sick
4. They were strengthened and continued their journey in better health

17. Moses was not permitted to enter the Promised Land, but he did see it from a distance. From which mountain did he view it before his death?

1. Mount Carmel
2. Mount Ebal
3. Mount Nebo
4. Mount Sinai

18. Manna is described in Exodus 16 as tasting like what?

1. Fresh bread baked with olive oil
2. Honey mixed with oil
3. Sweet figs and dates
4. Wafers made with honey

19. The Ten Commandments begin with a statement about God's identity and what He had done. What does God say before giving the commandments?

1. I am the LORD your God who created the heavens and the earth
2. I am the LORD your God, holy and just, who demands your obedience
3. I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery
4. I am the LORD, the God of your fathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob

20. How long did the Israelites wander in the wilderness before entering the Promised Land?

1. 20 years
2. 30 years
3. 40 years
4. 50 years