RUTH 1
When did the famine happen in the land that caused the man from Bethlehem to dwell in Moab?
A. In the days when the judges ruled
B. Last year
C. In 1986
Answer: A. In the days when the judges ruled
Ruth 1:1
Now it came to pass, in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land.
True or False: Boaz was a relative of Naomi’s husband
A. True
B. False
Answer: A. True
Ruth 2:1
There was a relative of Naomi’s husband, a man of great wealth, of the family of Elimelech. His name was Boaz.
True or False: The people of the town know that Ruth is a virtuous woman.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A. True
Ruth 4:11
And now, my daughter, do not fear. I will do for you all that you request, for all the people of my town know that you are a virtuous woman.
Where was Boaz sitting when he saw his close relative?
A) The threshing floor
B) The city gate
C) The temple
D) Naomi’s house
Answer: B) The city gate
Ruth 4:1
Now Boaz went up to the gate and sat down there; and behold, the close relative of whom Boaz had spoken came by.
On what day did the Jews defend themselves against their enemies?
A) 10th of Adar
B) 13th of Adar
C) 14th of Adar
D) 15th of Adar
Answer: B) 13th of Adar
(Esther 9:1 NKJV)
“Now in the twelfth month, that is, the month of Adar, on the thirteenth day, the time came for the king’s command and his decree to be executed…”
What position did Mordecai hold after the events of Purim?
A) Governor of Susa
B) Second in rank to King Ahasuerus
C) Chief priest
D) Royal messenger
Answer: B) Second in rank to King Ahasueru
Esther 10:3
“For Mordecai the Jew was second to King Ahasuerus, and was great among the Jews and well received by the multitude of his brethren, seeking the good of his people and speaking peace to all his countrymen.”
True or False: Naomi had two daughters-in-law.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A. True
Ruth 1:7
Therefore she went out from the place where she was, and her two daughters-in-law with her; and they went on the way to return to the land of Judah.
Who said to Ruth “Do not glean in another field”?
A. Boaz
B. Naomi
C. Esther
D. Orpah
Answer: A. Boaz
Ruth 2:8
Then Boaz said to Ruth, “You will listen, my daughter, will you not? Do not go to glean in another field, nor go from here, but stay close by my young women.
Who advised Ruth to go to the threshing floor?
A) Boaz
B) Naomi
C) Orpah
D) Elimelech
Answer: B) Naomi
Ruth 3:1
Then Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, ‘My daughter, shall I not seek security for you, that it may be well with you?
True or False: The closest relative told Boaz that surely he would buy the piece of land.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B. False
Esther 4:8
Therefore the close relative said to Boaz, “Buy it for yourself.” So he took off his sandal.
True or False: The Jews rejected what Mordecai told them to do in his letter.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B False
Esther 9:23
So the Jews accepted the custom which they had begun, as Mordecai had written to them,
Who imposed tribute on the land and islands of the sea?
A) Mordecai
B) Esther
C) King Ahasuerus
D) Haman
Answer: C) King Ahasuerus
Esther 10:1
“And King Ahasuerus imposed tribute on the land and on the islands of the sea.”
Where did Elimelech come from?
A. Bethlehem, Judah
B. Jerusalem, Judah
C. Hebron, Judah
Ruth 1:2
The name of the man was Elimelech, the name of his wife was Naomi, and the names of his two sons were Mahlon and Chilion—Ephrathites of Bethlehem, Judah...
True or False: Naomi bowed before Boaz.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B. False
Ruth 2:10
So she (Ruth) fell on her face, bowed down to the ground, and said to him, “Why have I found favor in your eyes, that you should take notice of me, since I am a foreigner?”
Fill in the blank: Then Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, ‘My daughter, shall I not seek ______ for you, that it may be well with you?'
A) peace
B) security
C) food
D) favor
Answer: B) security
Esther 3:1
“…shall I not seek security for you, that it may be well with you?”
True or False: In former times in Israel, it was the custom to take off the sandal and give it to the other when it came to redeeming and exchanging.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A. True
Ruth 4:7
Now this was the custom in former times in Israel concerning redeeming and exchanging, to confirm anything: one man took off his sandal and gave it to the other, and this was a confirmation in Israel.
How many men did the Jews kill in the citadel of Shushan?
A) 300
B) 400
C) 500
D) 600
Answer: C) 500
Esther 9:6
“And in Shushan the citadel the Jews killed and destroyed five hundred men.”
True or False: King Ahasuerus imposed tribute only on the land, not the islands.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B. False
Esther 10:1
And King Ahasuerus imposed tribute on the land and on the islands of the sea.
True or False: Naomi asked Orpah and Ruth to return each to her mother’s house.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A. True
Ruth 1:8
And Naomi said to her two daughters-in-law, “Go, return each to her mother’s house. The LORD deal kindly with you, as you have dealt with the dead and with me
When did Boaz ask Ruth to eat the bread and to dip the piece of bread in the vinegar?
A. At mealtime
B. At sunset
C. At sunrise
D. At midnight
Answer: A. At mealtime
Ruth 2:14
Now Boaz said to her at mealtime, “Come here, and eat of the bread, and dip your piece of bread in the vinegar.” So she sat beside the reapers, and he passed parched grain to her; and she ate and was satisfied, and kept some back.
True or False: Boaz gave Ruth six ephahs of barley.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A. True
Ruth 3:15
Also he said, “Bring the shawl that is on you and hold it.” And when she held it, he measured six ephahs of barley, and laid it on her. Then [e]she went into the city.
True or False: The elders were witnesses that Boaz bought all that was Elimelech’s.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A. True
Ruth 4:9
And Boaz said to the elders and all the people, “You are witnesses this day that I have bought all that was Elimelech’s, and all that was Chilion’s and Mahlon’s, from the hand of Naomi.
Which of the three days did the Jews in the villages who dwelt in unwalled towns make a feast day?
A. The 13th day of Adar
B. The 14th day of Adar
C. The 15th day of Adar
Answer: B. The 14th day of Adar
Esther 9:19
Therefore the Jews of the villages who dwelt in the unwalled towns celebrated the fourteenth day of the month of Adar with gladness and feasting, as a holiday, and for sending presents to one another.
True or False: Mordecai was great among the Jews and well received by the multitude of his brethren.
A.True
B. False
Answer: A. True
Esther 10:3
For Mordecai the Jew was second to King Ahasuerus, and was great among the Jews and well received by the multitude of his brethren, seeking the good of his people and speaking peace to all his [b]countrymen.
Who were Mahlon and Chilion wives?
A. Orpah and Ruth
B. Orpah and Naomi
C. Naomi and Ruth
Answer: A. Orpah and Ruth
Ruth 1:4
"Now they took wives of the women of Moab: the name of the one was Orpah, and the name of the other Ruth."
True or False: Boaz was poor.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B. False
Ruth 2:1
There was a relative of Naomi’s husband, a man of great wealth, of the family of Elimelech. His name was Boaz.
Fill in the blank: “…when he lies down, that you shall notice the place where he lies; and you shall go in, ______ his feet, and lie down…”
A) cover
B) uncover
C) wash
D) touch
Answer: B) uncover
Ruth 3:4
“…and you shall go in, uncover his feet, and lie down…”
Who had the first right to redeem Naomi’s land and Ruth?
“…If you will redeem it, redeem it; but if you will not redeem it, then tell me…”
Answer: B) The nearest kinsman
Ruth 4:3-4
According to chapter 9 (v 4), Mordecai became.
a)Increasingly prominent
b)Increasingly proud.
c)Increasingly happy
Answer: a)Increasingly prominent
Esther 9:4
For Mordecai was great in the king’s palace, and his fame spread throughout all the provinces; for this man Mordecai became increasingly prominent.
Fill in the blank: And King Ahasuerus imposed ______ on the land and on the islands of the sea.”
A) tribute
B) taxes
C) offerings
D) judgment
Answer: Answer: A) tribute
Esther 10:
“And King Ahasuerus imposed tribute on the land and on the islands of the sea.”
True or False: Naomi had two sons named Mahlon and Chilion.
A. True
B. False
Answer: True
(Ruth 1:2)
Verse: “The name of the man was Elimelech, the name of his wife was Naomi, and the names of his two sons were Mahlon and Chilion.”
What did Boaz tell Ruth to do?
a) Go home
b) Stay close to his young women
c) Work in another field
d) Stop gleaning
Answer: b) Stay close to his young women
Ruth 2:8
Then Boaz said to Ruth, “You will listen, my daughter, will you not? Do not go to glean in another field, nor go from here, but stay close by my young women.
True of False: Ruth showed more kindness at the end than at the beginning.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A. True
Ruth 3:10
Then he said, “Blessed are you of the Lord, my daughter! For you have shown more kindness at the end than at the beginning, in that you did not go after young men, whether poor or rich.
How many elders did Boaz take when he met his close relative?
a. 1
b. 5
c. 10
d. 20
Answer: c. 10
Ruth 4:2
And he took ten men of the elders of the city, and said, “Sit down here.” So they sat down.
The Day Purim was named after what name?
a)Pur
b)Pure
c)Purity
Answer: a)Pur
Esther 9:26
So they called these days Purim, after the name Pur. Therefore, because of all the words of this letter, what they had seen concerning this matter, and what had happened to them,
Now all the acts of his power and his might, and the account of the greatness of ______, to which the king advanced him, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Media and Persia?”
A) Esther
B) Mordecai
C) Haman
D) Daniel
Answer: B) Mordecai
Esther 10:2
Now all the acts of his power and his might, and the account of the greatness of Mordecai, to which the king [a]advanced him, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Media and Persia?
When did Ruth and Naomi come to Bethlehem?
A. At the beginning of the barley harvest.
B. In May.
C. At the end of the barley harvest.
A. At the beginning of the barley harvest.
Ruth 1:22
So Naomi returned, and Ruth the Moabitess her daughter-in-law with her, who returned from the country of Moab. Now they came to Bethlehem at the beginning of barley harvest.
What did Boaz offer Ruth to drink?
a) Milk
b) Water
c) Wine
d) Juice
Answer: b) Water
Ruth 2:9
“When you are thirsty, go to the vessels and drink from what the young men have drawn.”
What did Naomi tell Ruth to do before going to Boaz?
A) Fast and pray
B) Wash, anoint, and dress in her best garment
C) Bring gifts
D) Wear mourning clothes
Answer: B) Wash, anoint, and dress in her best garment
Ruth 3:3
“Therefore wash yourself and anoint yourself, put on your best garment and go down to the threshing floor…”
What was Naomi’s late husband's name?
A) Boaz
B) Joseph
C) Aaron
D) Elimelech
Answer: D) Elimelech
Ruth 4:3
Then he said to the close relative, “Naomi, who has come back from the country of Moab, sold the piece of land which belonged to our brother Elimelech.
What did the Jews NOT take from their enemies?
A) Gold
B) Silver
C) Plunder
D) Weapons
Answer: C) Plunder
Esther 9:10, 15
10 the ten sons of Haman the son of Hammedatha, the enemy of the Jews—they killed; but they did not lay a hand on the plunder.
15 And the Jews who were in [g]Shushan gathered together again on the fourteenth day of the month of Adar and killed three hundred men at Shushan; but they did not lay a hand on the plunder.
True or False: Mordecai was a Jew
A. True
B. False
Answer: A. True
Esther 10:3
For Mordecai the Jew was second to King Ahasuerus, and was great among the Jews and well received by the multitude of his brethren, seeking the good of his people and speaking peace to all his [b]countrymen.
How long did Naomi live in the country of Moab?
A. 1 year
B. 10 years
C. 100 years
Answer: B. 10 years
Ruth 1:4
Now they took wives of the women of Moab: the name of the one was Orpah, and the name of the other Ruth. And they dwelt there about ten years.
True or False: It was a servant who was in charge of the reapers who informed Boaz that Ruth came back with Naomi from the country of Moab.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A. True
Ruth 2:6
So the servant who was in charge of the reapers answered and said, “It is the young Moabite woman who came back with Naomi from the country of Moab.
True or False: Naomi says that the man will not rest until he has concluded the matter that day.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A. True
Ruth 3:18
Then she said, “Sit still, my daughter, until you know how the matter will turn out; for the man will not rest until he has concluded the matter this day.”
What was the name of the son born to Ruth and Boaz?
A) Jesse
B) Obed
C) David
D) Mahlon
Answer: B) Obed
Ruth 4:17
“…And they called his name Obed. He is the father of Jesse, the father of David.”
According to chapter 9, all the officials doing the king’s work helped the Jews because: (v 3)
a)The Jews paid them money
b)Because they loved the Jews
c)Because the fear of Mordecai was upon them
Answer: c)Because the fear of Mordecai was upon them
Esther 9:3
And all the officials of the provinces, the satraps, the governors, and all those doing the king’s work, helped the Jews, because the fear of Mordecai fell upon them.
True or False: Chapter 11 says Mordecai was second to King Ahasuerus.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B False
Esther 10:3
For Mordecai the Jew was second to King Ahasuerus,
True or False: Ruth was Naomi’s daughter-in-law.
A. True
B. False
Answer: True
(Ruth 1:4)
Verse: “Now they took wives of the women of Moab: the name of the one was Orpah, and the name of the other Ruth.”
True or False: Naomi asked Ruth to go to the field and glean heads of grain.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B. False
Ruth 2:2
So Ruth the Moabitess said to Naomi, “Please let me go to the field, and glean heads of grain after him in whose sight I may find favor.”
What did Ruth say to Boaz when he woke up?
A) “I am Ruth, your maidservant.”
B) “Take your maidservant under your wing.”
C) “You are a close relative.”
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Ruth 3:9
“So she answered, ‘I am Ruth, your maidservant. Take your maidservant under your wing, for you are a close relative.’”
Why did the nearest kinsman refuse to redeem Ruth?
A) He was too poor
B) He feared ruining his own inheritance
C) He disliked Ruth
D) He was not related
Answer: B) He feared ruining his own inheritance
Ruth 4:6
“…I cannot redeem it for myself, lest I ruin my own inheritance.”
True or False: Mordecai told the Jews to celebrate each year by sending present to one another and gifts to the poor.
A. True
B. False
Answer:
Esther 9:20-22
And Mordecai wrote these things and sent letters to all the Jews, near and far, who were in all the provinces of King Ahasuerus, to establish among them that they should celebrate yearly the fourteenth and fifteenth days of the month of Adar, as the days on which the Jews had rest from their enemies, as the month which was turned from sorrow to joy for them, and from mourning to a holiday; that they should make them days of feasting and joy, of sending presents to one another and gifts to the poor.
In which city did Ruth and Naomi come to?
A. Judah
B. Bethlehem
C. Moab
B. Bethlehem
Ruth 1:19
Now the two of them went until they came to Bethlehem.
Why did Boaz show kindness to Ruth?
a) Because she was rich
b) Because she helped Naomi
c) Because she was famous
d) Because she was his sister
Answer: b) Because she helped Naomi
Ruth 2:11
And Boaz answered and said to her, “It has been fully reported to me, all that you have done for your mother-in-law since the death of your husband, and how you have left your father and your mother and the land of your birth, and have come to a people whom you did not know before.
True or False: Ruth laid at Boaz’s feet until noon.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B. False
Ruth 3:14
So she lay at his feet until morning, and she arose before one could recognize another.
True or False: Ruth was the widow of Chilion.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B. False
Ruth 4:10
Moreover, Ruth the Moabitess, the widow of Mahlon,...
True or False: On the second day when the king asked Esther what more she wanted to be done, she asked the king to send Haman’s sons to another country.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B. False
Esther 9:13
Then Esther said, “If it pleases the king, let it be granted to the Jews who are in Shushan to do again tomorrow according to today’s decree, and let Haman’s ten sons be hanged on the gallows.”