Name That Person
What was the name of the woman who judged Israel before Deborah?
There was none
Fun fact: Deborah is the only female judge mentioned in the Bible
(Judges 4:4)
“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood…”
"...But against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places"
(Ephesians 6:12)
What does the anecdote about the novelist and the hedge fund billionaire (from John Bogle) teach us?
A) Novelists manage money better than hedge fund managers
B) The novelist had something the billionaire never could: 'enough'
C) Wealth is only meaningful when shared publicly
D) Authors earn more than financiers over their lifetime
B) The novelist had something the billionaire never could: 'enough'
In the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant, how much did the first servant owe the king?
A. 1,000 talents
B. 10,000 talents
C. 100 talents
D. 50 talents
B. 10,000 talents
(Matthew 18:24)
“Behold, the days come, saith the Lord God, that I will send a famine in the land… not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the Lord.”
A. Hosea
B. Amos
C. Micah
D. Joel
B. Amos
(Amos 8:11)
What was the name of the man who killed Goliath’s brother Lahmi?
A. David
B. Abishai
C. Elhanan
D. Benaiah
C. Elhanan
(1 Chronicles 20:5)
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways…”
A. Walk faithfully before Him and He will guide you
B. Submit to Him, and He shall direct your paths straight
C. Seek His wisdom and He will bless your plans
D. Honor Him and He will lift you up
B. Submit to Him, and He shall direct your paths straight
(Proverbs 3:5-6)
How does Housel (the author) describe the relationship between luck and risk?
A) They are opposites that cancel each other out
B) Risk can be eliminated with proper planning
C) They are siblings — both reflect that outcomes are driven by forces beyond individual effort
D) Luck is more important than risk in investing
C) They are siblings — both reflect that outcomes are driven by forces beyond individual effort
When Elijah fled from Jezebel into the wilderness, what food did an angel of the Lord provide for him?
A. Bread and water
B. Cake baked on hot stones and a jar of water
C. Honey and milk
D. Manna and quail
B. Cake baked on hot stones and a jar of water
(1 Kings 19:6)
“How can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?”
A. Daniel
B. Joseph
C. David
D. Samuel
B. Joseph
(Genesis 39:9)
What was the name of the servant whose ear was cut off when Jesus was arrested?
A. Malchus
B. Barabbas
C. Cornelius
D. Stephanas
A. Malchus
(John 18:10)
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God…”
A. Will strengthen you in battle
B. Will be with you wherever you go
C. Will fight for you always
D. Will never abandon His people
B. Will be with you wherever you go
(Joshua 1:9)
According to Housel, what is 'the hardest financial skill'?
A) Picking winning stocks
B) Getting the goalpost to stop moving
C) Timing the market correctly
D) Avoiding taxes legally
B) Getting the goalpost to stop moving
What object floated when Peter began sinking while walking on water?
A. A boat rope
B. Nothing floated
C. A piece of wood
D. The boat anchor
B. Nothing floated
(Matthew 14:30–31)
“Speak, Lord; for thy servant heareth.”
A.Zechariah
B. Samuel
C. Nathan
D. Eli
B. Samuel
(1 Samuel 3:10)
What was the name of the judge who made a vow that resulted in the sacrifice of his daughter?
A. Samson
B. Jephthah
C. Jethro
D. Gideon
B. Jephthah
(Judges 11:30–39)
“Cast all your anxiety on Him…”
A. For He understands your troubles
B. Because He cares for you
C. And He will strengthen your heart
D. And He will remove your burdens
B. Because He cares for you
(1 Peter 5:7)
What does Housel recommend to handle the inevitability of personal change in financial planning?
A) Never make any long-term financial commitments
B) Aim for balance and avoid extremes; accept some inefficiency in exchange for optionality
C) Change your entire investment strategy every few years
D) Let a financial advisor make all long-term decisions for you
B) Aim for balance and avoid extremes; accept some inefficiency in exchange for optionality
In the story of Samson, what animal’s carcass contained honey later?
Lion
(Judges 14:8)
“For this child I prayed; and the Lord hath given me my petition which I asked of him.”
A. Elizabeth
B. Hannah
C. Mary
D. Rachel
B. Hannah
(1 Samuel 1:27)
What was the name of the king who saw the “writing on the wall” during a feast?
A. Nebuchadnezzar
B. Darius
C. Belshazzar
D. Cyrus
C. Belshazzar
(Daniel 5:1–6)
“Do not merely listen to the word…”
A. But meditate on it day and night
B. But share it with the nations
C. And so deceive yourselves. Do what it says
D. And remember the commands of the Lord
C. And so deceive yourselves. Do what it says
(James 1:22)
What is the main lesson of Chapter 12 about using history as a financial guide?
A) Economic history is highly predictable
B) Past data is a perfect guide to future outcomes
C) History is a record of surprises that weren't anticipated, so plan for uncertainty rather than specific forecasts
D) Financial surprises only happen during wars
C) History is a record of surprises that weren't anticipated, so plan for uncertainty rather than specific forecasts
How old was Mephibosheth when news of Saul and Jonathan’s death caused his nurse to drop him, making him lame?
A. Three years old
B. Four years old
C. Five years old
D. Seven years old
C. Five years old
(2 Samuel 4:4)
“Choose you this day whom ye will serve… but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
Joshua
(Joshua 24:15)