Old Testament Book MC Cards

Judges to Micah

Who is considered most likely the author of the book of Ezra?
A) The Chronicler
B) Nehemiah
C) Ezra himself
D) King Cyrus

Answer: C) Ezra himself (Ezra 7:27–9:15 is written in the first person, indicating Ezra’s authorship)

What significant event does the first part of Ezra (chapters 1–6) describe?
A) Construction of Jerusalem’s wall
B) Return of the first Jewish exiles to Palestine and rebuilding the Temple
C) Esther becoming queen
D) Mordecai exposing a plot against the king

Answer: B) Return of the first Jewish exiles to Palestine and rebuilding the Temple

Which Persian king issued the decree allowing Jewish exiles to return and rebuild the Temple?
A) Xerxes
B) Darius
C) Cyrus
D) Artaxerxes

Answer: C) Cyrus

What opposition did the Jews face while rebuilding the Temple?
A) A famine
B) Lack of funds
C) Interference from local non-Israelite residents and political influence
D) Internal disputes among themselves

Answer: C) Interference from local non-Israelite residents and political influence

How long did the opposition stop the work on the Temple?
A) 2 years
B) 5 years
C) 10 years
D) 20 years

Answer: C) 10 years

Who were the prophets that encouraged the Jews to complete the Temple?
A) Isaiah and Jeremiah
B) Elijah and Elisha
C) Haggai and Zechariah
D) Daniel and Ezekiel

Answer: C) Haggai and Zechariah

What was Ezra’s special role when he returned to Jerusalem in 458 BC?
A) A military leader
B) A scribe skilled in the Law of Moses
C) The king’s envoy
D) A priest of the Temple

Answer: B) A scribe skilled in the Law of Moses

What was the main concern Ezra addressed upon returning to Jerusalem?
A) The rebuilding of the walls
B) Military defense
C) Mixed marriages between Jews and pagans
D) Food shortages

Answer: C) Mixed marriages between Jews and pagans

God hates divorce (Malachi 2), but He hates apostasy more (Ezra 10). Faithfulness to the covenant with God must come first.

These were unlawful unions from the start, forbidden by the Torah (Deut. 7:3–4).

Under which Persian king did Ezra lead his return to Jerusalem, and what was the main purpose of his journey?

a) Cyrus the Great – to rebuild the temple
b) Darius I – to fortify the city walls
c) Artaxerxes I – to teach the Law and restore proper worship
d) Xerxes I – to lead a military defense of Judah

Answer: c) Artaxerxes I – to teach the Law and restore proper worship

a) Ezra 1st time– to rebuild the temple
b) Nehemiah under Artaxerxes I– fortified the city walls
d) Xerxes I – to lead a military defense of Judah

During the reign of Xerxes I (Ahasuerus), what major event occurred involving the Jewish people, and who were the key figures?

a) The Jews returned to Jerusalem under Zerubbabel and rebuilt the temple
b) The walls of Jerusalem were rebuilt under Nehemiah and Ezra
c) The Jews were saved from destruction through the courage of Esther and Mordecai
d) The Law was taught in Jerusalem by Ezra with the support of King Artaxerxes

Answer:
c) The Jews were saved from destruction through the courage of Esther and Mordecai

During the reign of Darius I, what significant event happened concerning the Jewish people, and who led the effort?

a) The Jews were sent into exile by King Nebuchadnezzar and Jeremiah
b) The Second Temple was completed in Jerusalem under Zerubbabel and Joshua the high priest, encouraged by the prophets Haggai and Zechariah

c) Esther became queen and interceded for her people
d) The Apostle Paul began missionary journeys across Asia Minor

Answer:
b) The Second Temple was completed in Jerusalem under Zerubbabel and Joshua the high priest, encouraged by the prophets Haggai and Zechariah

Why was Ezra the ideal person to lead a return to Jerusalem during the reign of Artaxerxes I? According to Artaxerxes’ letter (Ezra 7:11–26), Ezra was to establish proper worship of God and to provide
for sacrifices and prayers in the Temple for the Persian royal family.

a) He was a military commander with experience defending the city
b) He was a scribe skilled in the Law of Moses, devoted to studying, obeying, and teaching it
c) He was a prophet who called down fire from heaven
d) He was a descendant of David chosen to be king of Judah

Answer:
b) He was a scribe skilled in the Law of Moses, devoted to studying, obeying, and teaching it

What was Nehemiah’s position under the Persian king, and what did he request permission to do?

a) He was a scribe under Cyrus the Great and wanted to teach the Law in Jerusalem
b) He was a prophet under Darius I and wanted to rebuild the temple
c) He was a cupbearer to Artaxerxes I and asked to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem
d) He was a priest under Xerxes I and sought to lead the people in worship

Answer:
c) He was a cupbearer to Artaxerxes I and asked to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem

What feast was celebrated after the altar was constructed (Ezra 3)?
A) Passover
B) Feast of Tabernacles
C) Feast of Purim
D) Feast of Pentecost

Answer: B) Feast of Tabernacles

How does the book of Ezra relate to the promise made to Abraham?
A) It denies the promise
B) It shows fulfillment through the return and resettling of God’s people
C) It suggests the promise no longer applies
D) It questions the promise’s validity

Answer: B) It shows fulfillment through the return and resettling of God’s people

What document authorized Ezra’s mission to Jerusalem?
A) A decree from Cyrus
B) A letter from Artaxerxes
C) A mandate from Darius
D) A royal edict from Xerxes

Answer: B) A letter from Artaxerxes (Ezra 7:11–26)

Why was mixed marriage a concern in Ezra’s reforms?
A) It caused political alliances
B) It led to idolatry
C) It was financially disadvantageous
D) Because it violated Persian law

Answer: B) It led to idolatry

Which of the following is NOT part of the sources Ezra used?
A) Official lists of people returned from exile
B) Letters from Persian officials
C) Personal memoirs of Nehemiah
D) Genealogies of priests and Levites

C) Personal memoirs of Nehemiah

What was the probable time span between the two main parts of Ezra?
A) 5 years
B) 20 years
C) 58 years
D) 100 years

C) 58 years (first return 539–516 BC; Ezra’s return 458–457 BC)

What feast did the Jews celebrate after the dedication of the Temple in Ezra?
A) The New Year
B) The Passover
C) The Day of Atonement
D) Hanukkah

Answer: B) The Passover (Ezra 6:19–22)

What was Nehemiah’s official position in the Persian court when he heard about Jerusalem’s ruined walls?
A) Governor of Judah
B) Cupbearer to King Artaxerxes
C) High Priest
D) Military commander

Answer: B) Cupbearer to King Artaxerxes

Why was the wall important to Jerusalem in ancient times?
A) It represented the city’s wealth
B) It provided defense and security for inhabitants
C) It was a religious symbol only
D) It was a trade barrier

Answer: B) It provided defense and security for inhabitants

How did Nehemiah respond when he learned about the condition of Jerusalem’s walls?
A) He ignored it
B) He fasted and prayed to God for guidance
C) He immediately started rebuilding without planning
D) He asked Ezra to lead the rebuilding

Answer: B) He fasted and prayed to God for guidance

Who appointed Nehemiah as governor of Judah?
A) The Jewish elders
B) The Persian king Artaxerxes
C) The High Priest
D) The Babylonian king

Answer: B) The Persian king Artaxerxes

What opposition did Nehemiah face while rebuilding the walls?
A) Natural disasters
B) Opposition and ridicule from Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem
C) Disinterest from the people
D) Lack of materials

Answer: B) Opposition and ridicule from Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem

How long did it take to rebuild the walls under Nehemiah?
A) 52 days
B) 6 months
C) 2 years
D) 10 years

Answer: A) 52 days

What social issues did Nehemiah address while governor?
A) Taxation on merchants
B) Usury and debt-slavery among the poor
C) Religious ceremonies
D) Foreign armies

Answer: B) Usury and debt-slavery among the poor

What was Nehemiah’s approach to governance regarding his own expenses?
A) He taxed heavily to cover expenses
B) He refused to take any profit or tax from the people for his expenses
C) He relied on Persian funds
D) He confiscated property to fund rebuilding

Answer: B) He refused to take any profit or tax from the people for his expenses

What was the reaction of the people to Ezra reading the Law in Nehemiah’s time?
A) Many ignored him
B) The people were moved to tears and repented
C) The people rebelled
D) They stopped the reading

What was the reaction of the people to Ezra reading the Law in Nehemiah’s time?
A) Many ignored him
B) The people were moved to tears and repented
C) The people rebelled
D) They stopped the reading

What happened when Nehemiah returned for his second term as governor?
A) The city was peaceful and orderly
B) People were disregarding God’s Law again
C) The walls were destroyed again
D) The Persian king replaced him

Answer: B) People were disregarding God’s Law again

What was Nehemiah’s response to mixed marriages in the land?
A) He ignored it
B) He allowed them
C) He opposed and put an end to them
D) He encouraged them

Answer: C) He opposed and put an end to them

What was the final act of dedication in Nehemiah?
A) The burning of sacrifices to the Persian gods
B) The dedication of Jerusalem’s wall to God
C) The crowning of Nehemiah as king
D) The building of a palace for Nehemiah

Answer: B) The dedication of Jerusalem’s wall to God

Who was the Persian king during the events of Esther?
A) Cyrus
B) Darius
C) Xerxes (Ahashuerus)
D) Artaxerxes

Answer: C) Xerxes (Ahashuerus)

What was Mordecai’s relation to Esther?
A) Her father
B) Her cousin
C) Her brother
D) Her husband

Answer: B) Her cousin

What event led to Esther becoming queen?
A) The death of Vashti and a royal selection process
B) A battle victory
C) Mordecai’s influence alone
D) Public vote

Answer: A) The death of Vashti and a royal selection process

How did Mordecai save King Xerxes’ life?
A) By warning him of an assassination plot
B) By healing him
C) By winning a battle
D) By offering tribute

  Answer: A) By warning him of an assassination plot

Who was Haman?
A) A Jewish priest
B) Xerxes’ top official who plotted against the Jews
C) Nehemiah’s adviser
D) A Persian general

Answer: B) Xerxes’ top official who plotted against the Jews

What changed Esther’s mind to intervene for her people?
A) Mordecai’s argument that she may have been made queen “for such a time as this”
B) A sign from God
C) Public protests
D) Orders from the king

Answer: A) Mordecai’s argument that she may have been made queen “for such a time as this”

How is God depicted in the book of Esther?
A) Frequently mentioned
B) Explicitly working through the king
C) Never mentioned directly but implied through events
D) Not involved at all

Answer: C) Never mentioned directly but implied through events

What celebration was instituted to commemorate the Jewish deliverance? _ is a celebration of God’s deliverance of the Jewish people from destruction, as recorded in the Book of Esther.
A) Passover
B) Hanukkah
C) Purim
D) Feast of Tabernacles

Answer: C) Purim

How did Esther prepare before approaching the king to plead for her people?
A) She fasted for three days
B) She prayed loudly in the palace
C) She held a feast
D) She gathered an army

Answer: A) She fasted for three days

What action did King Xerxes take after Esther revealed Haman’s plot?
A) He ignored it
B) He had Haman executed
C) He banished Esther
D) He ordered more Jews to be killed

Answer: B) He had Haman executed

What happened to Mordecai after Haman’s execution?
A) He was executed
B) He was exiled
C) He was elevated to second-in-command to the king
D) He retired

Answer: C) He was elevated to second-in-command to the king

What is the most important poetic feature of Hebrew poetry that largely survives translation?
A) Meter
B) Rhyme
C) Parallelism
D) Alliteration

1.      Answer: C) Parallelism
Explanation: Parallelism involves contrasting, matching, or comparing adjacent poetic lines and is the primary feature that survives translation.

Why is rhyme relatively rare in Hebrew poetry?
A) Because Hebrew poets avoided rhyme for religious reasons.
B) Hebrew language naturally produces simple rhyme, so it was not valued as a skill.
C) Hebrew poetry relies entirely on meter instead of rhyme.
D) Rhyming was forbidden in ancient Israelite poetry.

Answer: B) Hebrew language naturally produces simple rhyme, so it was not valued as a skill.
Explanation: Due to the nature of Hebrew, rhyme is easy to produce and hence uncommon because skilled poets emphasized other devices.

What type of parallelism involves two adjacent lines expressing the same basic thought with minor variation? "Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.”
A) Antithetical Parallelism
B) Synthetic Parallelism
C) Synonymous Parallelism
D) External Parallelism

Answer: C) Synonymous Parallelism
Explanation: Synonymous parallelism repeats a thought with different wording but similar meaning. The second line reinforces the meaning of the first: "Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.”

Which parallelism type contrasts ideas in two or more adjacent lines? "The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot." (Proverbs 10:7).
A) Synonymous
B) Antithetical
C) Synthetic
D) Stairlike

Answer: B) Antithetical
Explanation: Antithetical parallelism highlights opposing ideas, such as righteous versus wicked.

What does synthetic parallelism do in Hebrew poetry? "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want" (Psalm 23:1).
A) Expresses similar ideas in different words
B) Contrasts two conflicting ideas
C) Develops or expands the thought of the first line in the following line(s)
D) Uses rhyme extensively

Answer: C) Develops or expands the thought of the first line in the following line(s)
Explanation: Synthetic parallelism complements the previous line by adding new information or conclusions.

What is the poetic device where each line or section begins with successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet?
A) Chiasm
B) Inclusio
C) Acrostic
D) Parallelism

Answer: C) Acrostic
Explanation: Acrostic poems use Hebrew alphabet letters sequentially at the beginning of lines or verses.

Which device involves a reversal of order in a literary unit creating structures like ABBA or ABCDDCBA?
A) Parallelism
B) Chiasm
C) Inclusio
D) Synthetic Parallelism

Answer: B) Chiasm
Explanation: Chiasm is a deliberate reversal creating symmetrical patterns for emphasis.

What purpose does an inclusio serve in Hebrew poetry?
A) It rhymes every line.
B) It repeats themes or words at the beginning and end to emphasize unity.
C) It contrasts two opposing ideas.
D) It expands a thought across multiple lines.

Answer: B) It repeats themes or words at the beginning and end to emphasize unity.
Explanation: Inclusio or envelope structure creates an “envelope” around a section, reinforcing the theme.

Which of the following is NOT a common feature preserved in English translations of Hebrew poetry?
A) Semantic parallelism
B) Syntactic parallelism
C) Rhyming couplets
D) Chiasm

Answer: C) Rhyming couplets
Explanation: Rhyme is rare and difficult to preserve, whereas semantic parallelism and chiasm often survive translation.

Which poetic device is exemplified by Psalm 8 beginning and ending with the phrase “O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!”?
A) Chiasm
B) Parallelism
C) Inclusio
D) Acrostic

Answer: C) Inclusio
Explanation: This repetition at beginning and end emphasizes unity and theme, characteristic of inclusio.

the blessing given to the priests by Moses to be used when placing God's blessing upon the people (Num 6:22-27).-----

(A) Moab

(B) Conditional Promise

(C) Aaronic Benediction

(D) Judea

----- ANSWER: C

in ancient Hebrew poetry, an alphabetic poem in which the first line or group of lines begins with the first letter of the alphabet and subsequent lines begin with the following letter.-----

(A) Bronze Age

(B) Acrostic

(C) Theodicy

(D) Vassal

----- ANSWER: B

acts committed against God's Law. These acts flow from the sinful corruption of human nature after the Fall (see Original Sin).-----

(A) Hasmonean

(B) Actual Sin

(C) Dead Sea

(D) Third Use of the Law

----- ANSWER: B

a non-literal, highly symbolic reinterpretation of a text.-----

(A) Formal Equivalent Translation

(B) Allegory

(C) Inclusio

(D) Primeval History

----- ANSWER: B

an ancient people descended from Abraham's nephew Lot. They inhabited the Transjordan Plateau northeast of the Dead Sea. Also the region inhabited by these people.-----

(A) Theistic Evolution

(B) Ammon

(C) Third Isaiah

(D) Type

----- ANSWER: B

According to the text, wisdom in the Old Testament is mostly taught by whom?
A) Prophets exclusively
B) God through authorities such as family heads or kings
C) Foreign rulers
D) Philosophers

Answer: B) God through authorities such as family heads or kings
Explanation: Wisdom is imparted via human authorities who apply God’s law and gospel practically.

Which of the following is TRUE about biblical wisdom compared to prophecy?
A) Wisdom addresses society for large-scale transformation.
B) Wisdom primarily addresses individuals rather than entire society.
C) Wisdom always predicts future events.
D) Wisdom is not related to God.

1.      Answer: B) Wisdom primarily addresses individuals rather than entire society.
Explanation: Wisdom focuses on guiding individuals who then impact society.

What does biblical wisdom emphasize over theoretical knowledge?
A) Practical knowledge—what to do, how to do it, and consequences
B) Speculative philosophies
C) Rhetorical eloquence
D) Prophecy and visions

What does biblical wisdom emphasize over theoretical knowledge?
A) Practical knowledge—what to do, how to do it, and consequences
B) Speculative philosophies
C) Rhetorical eloquence
D) Prophecy and visions

What is the relationship between wisdom and righteousness in the Old Testament?
A) They are unrelated concepts.
B) Only the righteous can possess wisdom.
C) The wicked possess more wisdom.
D) Righteousness is a consequence of ignorance.

B) Only the righteous can possess wisdom.
Explanation: Wisdom is linked to righteousness; Proverbs 9:8–10 equates wise and righteous persons.

What is the Old Testament view on the human possession of wisdom?
A) Wisdom is inherent and independent of God.
B) Wisdom is a gift from God.
C) Wisdom is acquired only through study.
D) Wisdom is irrelevant to morality.

Answer: B) Wisdom is a gift from God.
Explanation: Human wisdom depends upon God granting it as a divine gift.

What is the ‘fear of Yahweh’ in wisdom literature primarily understood as?
A) Terror and dread of punishment
B) A trusting relationship between a child and a loving father
C) Avoidance of God
D) Ignorance of God’s laws

Answer: B) A trusting relationship between a child and a loving father
Explanation: The fear of Yahweh is a positive, reverent trust founded on God’s grace.

Which is NOT a characteristic of biblical wisdom as outlined in the text?
A) Emphasis on personal moral character
B) Focus on theoretical knowledge only
C) God as the source of wisdom
D) Guided by Law and Gospel dynamic

B) Focus on theoretical knowledge only
Explanation: Biblical wisdom prioritizes practical knowledge and living wisely over theoretical.

How does wisdom relate to Law and Gospel in the Old Testament?
A) Wisdom disregards both Law and Gospel
B) Wisdom fully embraces Law but ignores Gospel
C) Wisdom understands Law but centers on the Gospel of forgiveness and grace
D) Wisdom is only concerned with Gospel and not Law

C) Wisdom understands Law but centers on the Gospel of forgiveness and grace
Explanation: Wisdom encompasses the understanding of God’s Law and the saving grace of the Gospel.

What ultimate goal does wisdom aim to achieve for the believer?
A) Material prosperity alone
B) Predicting the future accurately
C) A sanctified life pleasing to God
D) Social power and status

Answer: C) A sanctified life pleasing to God
Explanation: Wisdom’s purpose is to live a godly, sanctified life under God’s guidance.

Which biblical figure is mentioned as having confidence in God’s forgiveness, linking to wisdom’s Gospel dimension?
A) Moses
B) Job
C) David
D) Solomon

B) Job
Explanation: Job expresses assurance in God’s forgiveness and redeemer, highlighting the Gospel in wisdom.

Who is most likely the author of the Book of Job?
A) Moses
B) An unknown Israelite
C) Jeremiah
D) Solomon

Answer: B) An unknown Israelite
Reason: The author is unnamed but likely an Israelite familiar with wisdom literature.

What name does the narrator consistently use for God in Job?
A) Elohim
B) Adonai
C) Yahweh
D) El Shaddai

Answer: C) Yahweh
Reason: The narrator and Job occasionally refer to God as Yahweh.

Which of the following periods is NOT a likely date for the writing of Job?
A) Reign of Solomon (10th century BC)
B) Babylonian captivity (6th century BC)
C) Reign of Hezekiah (8th/7th century BC)
D) Post-Babylonian exile

Answer: D) Post-Babylonian exile
Reason: References to Canaanite religion make a post-exilic date unlikely.

Answer: D) Post-Babylonian exile
Reason: References to Canaanite religion make a post-exilic date unlikely.

Answer: B) Proverbs, riddles, and rhetorical questions
Reason: The author uses wisdom literature forms.

Which early Jewish tradition claims Moses authored Job?
A) Talmudic tradition
B) Dead Sea Scrolls
C) Samaritan Pentateuch
D) None explicitly

Answer: A) Talmudic tradition (early Jewish tradition)
Reason: Some early Jewish traditions attributed Job to Moses.

What biblical books share phrases and metaphors with Job?
A) Genesis, Exodus, and Leviticus
B) Psalms, Proverbs, Lamentations, and Isaiah
C) Daniel and Ezra
D) Jonah and Ruth

Answer: B) Psalms, Proverbs, Lamentations, and Isaiah
Reason: These books have thematic and linguistic overlap.

Which king’s reign is linked by scholars to a possible dating of Job due to interest in wisdom?
A) David
B) Solomon
C) Hezekiah
D) Nebuchadnezzar

Answer: B) Solomon

Reason: showed interest in wisdom literature.

In which land did Job live according to the book?
A) Israel
B) Uz, part of Edom
C) Babylon
D) Egypt

Answer: B) Uz
Reason: Job 1:1 states Job lived in the land of Uz.

What evidence suggests Job lived in an era similar to that of Israel’s patriarchs?
A) His use of Psalms
B) He lived over 100 years and used archaic practices
C) He was a king and judge
D) He followed Mosaic law strictly

Answer: B) He lived over 100 years and used archaic practices
Reason: Lifespan and priestly roles are patriarchal traits.

What is significant about Job serving as his family’s priest?
A) It was typical of Levitical priests
B) Job’s role implies pre-Mosaic time.
C) It shows he was a Levite
D) It was forbidden under Moses

B) Job’s role implies pre-Mosaic time.

Which measure of money is mentioned in Job’s story?
A) Shekel
B) Kesitah
C) Talent
D) Denarius

Answer: B) Kesitah
Reason: Wealth is measured in kesitah, only found elsewhere connected to Jacob.

What does the name ‘Uz’ signify?
A) A major city in ancient Israel
B) Named after a descendant of Esau
C) A Babylonian province
D) An Egyptian district

Answer: B) Named after Uz, a descendant of Esau
Reason: Gen 36:28 connects Uz to Edom and Esau’s lineage.

What is the literary form of most of the Book of Job?
A) Historical narrative
B) Poetry and wisdom literature
C) Prophecy
D) Law code

Answer: B) Poetry and wisdom literature
Reason: Job is largely poetic, focusing on wisdom themes.

Who are Job’s three main friends who come to comfort him?
A) Moses, Aaron, and Joshua
B) Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar
C) David, Solomon and Elijah
D) Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob

Answer: B) Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar
Reason: These three friends debate with Job.

What is the main point of contention between Job and his friends?
A) Whether Job committed unrepented sin causing his suffering
B) The political structure of Israel
C) The practice of sacrifices
D) The location of the temple

Answer: A) Whether Job committed unrepented sin causing his suffering
Reason: Friends argue suffering is punishment for sin.

How does Job respond to his friends’ accusations?
A) He admits guilt and repents
B) He denies his sinfulness entirely
C) He maintains his innocence or insists his punishment is unjust
D) He ignores their accusations

Answer: C) He maintains his innocence or insists his punishment is unjust
Reason: Job contends he is righteous or that punishment is unfair.

What is the role of Elihu in the latter part of the book?
A) To comfort Job peacefully
B) To defend God’s justice and challenge Job’s claims
C) To confirm Job’s innocence
D) To replace one of Job’s friends

1.      Answer: B) To defend God’s justice and challenge Job’s claims
Reason: Elihu argues God’s justice is beyond human understanding.

What does the term “theodicy” mean in the context of Job?
A) The defense of God’s justice despite human suffering
B) The study of Job’s historical setting
C) A type of ancient poetry
D) A punishment for sinners

Answer: A) The defense of God’s justice despite human suffering
Reason: Theodicy deals with reconciling God’s justice and earthly suffering.

What does Elihu say about God’s provision for sinners (Job 33:23-29)?
A) God punishes sinners without mercy
B) God provides a ransom and saves the repentant
C) Sinners should be ignored
D) Punishment is more important than mercy

Answer: B) God provides a ransom and saves the repentant
Reason: Elihu describes a mediator who intercedes and offers salvation.

Who is traditionally known as “the sweet psalmist of Israel” and is attributed almost half of the psalms?
a) Moses
b) David
c) Solomon
d) Asaph

Answer: b) David

Which psalm is famously attributed to Moses?
a) Psalm 90
b) Psalm 3
c) Psalm 23
d) Psalm 137

Answer: a) Psalm 90, attributed to Moses, reflects on God’s eternal nature versus humanity’s fleeting existence and asks for wisdom to use our limited time wisely.

The descendants of which group contributed 11 psalms?
a) Asaph
b) Korah
c) Levites
d) Ethan

Answer: b) Korah

How many psalms are attributed to the temple choir leader Asaph?
a) 5
b) 12
c) 20
d) 73

Answer: b) 12

What percentage of psalms have no known author?
a) One-third
b) One-half
c) Two-thirds
d) Almost all

Answer: a) One-third

The book of Psalms is organized into how many books, which imitate the Pentateuch?
a) 3
b) 4
c) 5
d) 6

Answer: c) 5

What phrase is repeated at the end of the first four books of Psalms as a form of blessing?
a) "Hallelujah"
b) "Amen and Amen"
c) "Praise Yahweh"
d) "Blessed be God forever"

Answer: b) “Amen and Amen”

Psalm superscriptions often include which of the following?
a) Author’s name
b) Occasion of writing
c) Musical instructions
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

In Hebrew Bibles, how are the superscriptions treated?
a) They are omitted
b) They are printed in small italics
c) They are counted as regular verses
d) They form a separate section after the psalm

Answer: c) They are counted as regular verses

Which of the following is an example of a musical direction found in psalm superscriptions?
a) “With stringed instruments”
b) “A prayer”
c) “Hallelujah”
d) “For the choir director”

Answer: a) “With stringed instruments”

Which category of psalms expresses a desperate cry to God for help in times of trouble?
a) Praise psalms
b) Lament or Complaint psalms
c) Wisdom psalms
d) Messianic psalms

Answer: b) Lament or Complaint psalms

Messianic psalms primarily portray Christ in which two main roles?
a) Prophet and Priest
b) King and Suffering Servant
c) Judge and Warrior
d) Teacher and Messiah

Answer: b) King and Suffering Servant

Which psalm is known for its repeated refrain “Because his hesed endures forever,” highlighting God’s faithful love?

a) Psalm 136
b) Psalm 23
c) Psalm 2
d) Psalm 91

Answer: a) Psalm 136