Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
In general, Elijah's miraculous ministry resulted in the return of the nation to covenant
faithfulness. - CORRECT ANSWER - FALSE
The beginning chapters of 1 Samuel draw a sharp contrast between Eli and his ungodly sons and
the godly prophet Samuel. - CORRECT ANSWER - TRUE
According to our textbook, the story of _____________ is a ray of hope during the period of the
Judges. - CORRECT ANSWER - Ruth
The tribe of Reuben settled land on the East bank of the Jordan River - CORRECT
ANSWER - TRUE
References to Joshua's death and the elders that outlived him indicate that these final notations in
Joshua were added by another inspired writer, perhaps ___________. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Phineas
Each cycle in the book of Judges portrays a downward spiral. This spiral includes Barak's
reluctance. - CORRECT ANSWER - True
Elijah's prophetic successor was Elisha. - CORRECT ANSWER - True
Elijah, the lone prophet of God, confronted the 450 prophets of Baal on - CORRECT
ANSWER - Mount Carmel
The real key to the success of the Judges was the empowerment of the Spirit of God who enabled
them to accomplish great feats. - CORRECT ANSWER - True
, In the north, Jeroboam built two sanctuaries (temples or high places) at - CORRECT
ANSWER - Dan and Bethel
The distribution of Levites among the people and the establishment of cities of refugewere to
help ensure spiritual, social, and civil justice in the future. - CORRECT ANSWER - True
The Jewish Feast of ____________ originates in the story of Esther. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Purim
The Judge _________________ made a rash vow to the Lord saying, "whatever" came out of his
house to greet him upon his return from battle "will belong to the Lord, and I will offer it as a
burnt offering." - CORRECT ANSWER - Jephthah
As Samuel aged, the people of Israel insisted that they should select a king "like all the other
nations. - CORRECT ANSWER - True
The middle of 1 Samuel draws a contrast between the godly prophet Samuel and King David. -
CORRECT ANSWER - False
God's promise to Abraham that He would bless all nations begins to come to fruition through
Boaz and Ruth. - CORRECT ANSWER - True
According to our textbook, one reason for the northern kingdom's downfall is that they rejected
the covenant itself. - CORRECT ANSWER -
The book of _____________ shows how God providentially acted so that His people could
return to their land and rebuild their temple. - CORRECT ANSWER - Ezra
The high point for David is the reception of the Davidic covenant. The covenant's unconditional
nature and conditional blessing set the stage for the rest of 2 Samuel. - CORRECT
ANSWER - True