Wisdom, let us be attentive!
What are the names of Job's friends?
Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar (Job 2.11)
What is the name of the old man who is martyred in 2 Maccabees?
Eleazar (2 Mac 6)
In the book of Judith, in what city did Arphaxad rule?
Ecbathana (Judith 1.1)
Who was prince of Judah when Cyrus made his decree freeing the Israelites?
Sheshbazzar (Ezra 1.8)
Which proverb is proof we don't need to go for runs?
Proverbs 28.1
According to Ecclesiastes, what is vanity?
All (everything) (1.2; 12.8)
How long was Tobit blind?
4 years (Tob 2.10)
What celebration is instituted in the book of Esther?
Purim (Esther 9)
Who was sitting beside the king when Nehemiah came to him all sad?
The queen (Neh 2.6)
What psalm is known as the Miserere
Psalm 51
What chapter of the book of Wisdom talks about the parting of the Red Sea?
Wisdom 19
What are the names of Mattathias' sons?
John, Simon, Judas, Eleazar, and Jonathan (1 Mac 2.2-5)
How many times did Judith strike Holofernes' head to cut it off?
Twice (Judith 13.8)
When did Ezra pray to the Lord?
After the evening prayer (Ezra 9.5)
A capable wife is more precious than what?
Fine jewels (Prov 31.10)
What is the beginning of wisdom/knowledge?
Fear of the Lord
What did Tobias put on the incense to burn on his wedding night?
How long was Judith a widow?
3 years and 4 months (Judith 8.4)
What will be the people's strength according to Nehemiah?
The joy of the Lord (Neh 8.10)
What psalm is known as the De Profundis
Ps 130
According to Sirach, what will someone do if they love their son?
Whip them often (Sir 30)
Who succeeds Simon Maccabees as leader?
John (1 Mac 16)
What tribe would Esther have been from?
Benjamin (Esther 2.5-7)
How many priests were the descendants of Jedaiah?
973 (Ezra 2.36)
Name 3 of the 4 invitatory psalm options in the liturgy of the hours.
Psalms 95, 100, 67, 24