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Questions from the book of Mark

1. Who wrote the book of Mark?

a. Mark

b. Matthew

c. Luke

d. John

2. Mark 1:2,3 - Which prophet wrote: "I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way" - "a voice of one calling in the desert, 'Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.' ".

a. Daniel

b. Isaiah

c. Jeremiah

d. Hosea

3. Mark 1:4,5 - Who was the man that was baptizing in the desert region and preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. The whole Judean countryside and all of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.

a. James the Less

b. Jacob the Lutheran

c. John the Baptist

d. Jesus the Christ

4. Mark 1:6 - Which of the following DOES NOT describe John the Baptist?

a. Wore clothing made of camel's hair

b. Wore a leather belt around his waist

c. Drank much wine

d. Ate locusts and wild honey

5. Mark 1:8 - John the Baptist baptized with water, but he said Jesus would baptize with this

a. Wine

b. Fire

c. The blood of lambs

d. The Holy Spirit

6. Mark 1:9,10 - Jesus came from the city of Nazareth in the region of Galilee to be baptized by John in the Jordan River. As Jesus came up out of the water, he saw heaven torn open and the Spirit descending on him like this.

a. A dove

b. A cloud

c. Angels

d. Fog

7. Mark 1:12,13 - The Spirit sent Jesus out into the desert to be tempted by Satan for how long?

a. 3 days

b. 1 hour

c. 40 days

d. 1 long night

8. Mark 1:16,17 - Jesus called these two brothers to be "fishers of men".

a. James and John

b. Jacob and Esau

c. Simon and Andrew\

d. Simon and Garfunkel

9. Mark 1:19 - Who were the sons of Zebedee that Jesus called to be his apostles?

a. Simon and Andrew

b. James and John

c. James and the Giant Peach

d. Peter and Paul

10. Mark 1:21,22 - Jesus went to the synagogue in Capernaum on the Sabbath to teach. The people were amazed because he taught as one who had what?

a. Authority

b. Perfect grammar

c. Great wisdom

d. Parables

Answers to questions 1 to 10

1. A. Mark

2. B. Isaiah

3. C. John the Baptist

4. C. Drank much wine

5. D. The Holy Spirit

6. A. A dove

7. C. 40 days

8. C. Simon and Andrew

9. B. James and John

10. A. Authority

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11. Mark 1:23-27 - Who feared Jesus would destroy them and obeyed Jesus when He gave them orders?

a. Evil Spirits

b. Chief Priests

c. Criminals

d. Sinners

12. Mark 1:30,31 - Which disciple's mother-in-law was in bed with a fever when Jesus went to her, took her hand, and helped her up?

a. Andrew

b. James

c. John

d. Simon

13. Mark 1:34 - Whom did Jesus not allow to speak, because they knew who he was?

a. The disciples

b. The demons

c. The Pharisees

d. The Saducees

14. Mark 1:40-45 - Who said to Jesus: "If your are willing, you can make me clean.”? Jesus reached out and touched the man and said, "I am willing. Be clean!" (Jesus told him not to tell anyone, but to go to show himself to the priest and offer the sacrifices commanded by Moses. Instead, this man talked freely and spread the news.)

a. A man with leprosy

b. A man with palsy

c. A blind man

d. A deaf man

Answers to questions 11 to 14

11. A. Evil Spirits

12. D. Simon

13. B. The demons

14. A. A man with leprosy

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Mark 2:1-3 While Jesus preached to a full house in Capernaum, some men carried a paralytic to Jesus to be healed. How many men did it take to carry him?

Two
Three
Four
Five

Mark 2:4 - How did the men bring the paralytic to Jesus, since the house was so crowded?

Dug a tunnel to pull him through
Lowered him through a hole in the roof
Slid him through the crowd's legs
Passed him from person to person

Mark 2:5-7 After Jesus told the paralytic: "Son, your sins are forgiven", what were the teachers of the law thinking to themselves?

He's blaspheming!
Praise God!
His power is from Beelzebub!
He is mocking us!

Mark 2:8-11 - Jesus knew what the teachers of the law were thinking, so he asked: "Which is easier: to say to the paralytic, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Get up, take your mat and walk?'" Question: Why did Jesus tell him to get up?

Because the hour was late.
He wanted to amaze the crowd.
On account of the man's faith.
The Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.

Mark 2:14 - Who was Levi's father?

Apollos
Absalom
Alphaeus
Ananias

Mark 2:14 - What was Levi's occupation?

Potter
Tent Maker
Fisherman
Tax Collector

Mark 2:15,16 - While Jesus ate at Levi's house, who else was there besides his disciples and tax collectors?

Lepers
Sinners
Paul and Barnabas
Angels in disguise

Mark 2:17 - Jesus said it is not the healthy who need a doctor, but whom?

The Sick
The Pharisees
The Wealthy
The Weary

Mark 2:18 - Which of the following groups did not fast?

Jesus' disciples
The Pharisees
John's disciples
The Pharisees' disciples

Mark 2:18-20 - When asked why his disciples did not fast, what name did Jesus use to refer to himself?

Son of Man
Son of God
Chief Servant
Bridegroom

Answers to questions 1 to 10

1. C. Four

2. B. Lowered him through a hole in the roof

3. A. He's blaspheming!

4. D. The Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.

5. C. Alphaeus

6. D. Tax Collector

7. B. Sinners

8. A. The Sick

9. A. Jesus' disciples

10. D. Bridegroom

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Mark 2:21 - No one sews what on an old garment, because it will pull away and make the tear worse?

A piece of old wool
A patch of unshrunk cloth
A leather belt
A pocket made of flax

Mark 2:22 - What did Jesus say no one pours into old wineskins?

Old wine
Vinegar
New wine
Unclean water

Mark 2:23,24 - What did Jesus and his disciples do as they walked through the grain fields that the Pharisees said was unlawful on the Sabbath?

Trampled the grain
Burned the grain
Planted new grain
Picked some heads of grain

Mark 2:25,26 - What did David and his companions do when they were hungry in the days of Abiathar the high priest?

Ate the consecrated bread
Ate the burnt offering
Ate the sacrificial lamb
Offered unauthorized fire before the Lord

Mark 2:27,28 - Which of the following is FALSE?

The Sabbath was made for man.
Man was not made for the Sabbath.
Man was made for the Sabbath.
The Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath

Answers to questions 11 to 15

11. B. A patch of unshrunk cloth

12. C. New wine

13. D. Picked some heads of grain

14. A. Ate the consecrated bread

15. C. Man was made for the Sabbath.

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1. Mark 3:1-5 - Which of the following did Jesus NOT say when he healed the man with the shriveled hand?

a. "Stand up in front of everyone."

b. "Go forth and be healed."

c. "Which is lawful on the Sabbath, to do good or to do evil?"

d. "Stretch out your hand."

2. Mark 3:7,8 - When Jesus withdrew to the lake, he told his disciples to have a small boat ready for him. The crowds came from Galilee and several other places. Which of the following places were NOT mentioned as locations from which the people had come?

a. Egypt and Crete.

b. Tyre and Sidon.

c. Judea and Jerusalem.

d. Idumea and the regions across the Jordan.

3. Mark 3:9-12 - As Jesus was healing the people at the lake; he gave the evil spirits strict orders not to tell who he was. What were the spirits crying out?

a. "Leave us alone, Jesus of Nazareth!"

b. "What have we to do with you?"

c. "You are the Great Physician."

d. "You are the Son of God."

4. Mark 3:13,14 - Jesus went up on a mountainside and designated apostles. They were to be with him, to be sent out to preach, and to drive out demons. How many apostles did he appoint?

a. Seven

b. Ten

c. Twelve

d. Two dozen

5. Mark 3:16-19 - Which of the following groups of men WERE NOT appointed to be apostles?

a. Simon Peter, James, John, and Andrew

b. Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, and Thomas

c. Paul, Silas, Barnabas, and Luke

d. James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, Judas

6. Mark 3:17 - What does "Boanerges" mean?

a. Children of Light

b. Sons of Thunder

c. Sons of Lightning

d. Sons of Guns

7. Mark 3:17 - Who were the "Sons of Thunder"?

a. James and John

b. Peter and Andrew

c. Matthew and Thomas

d. Paul and Silas

8. Mark 3:22 - The teachers of the law who came down from Jerusalem accused Jesus of driving out demons by the prince of demons. Who is the prince of demons?

a. Balaam

b. Beelzebub

c. Balak

d. Beetlejuice

9. Mark 3:23-26 - Jesus said several things could not stand if they were divided. Which of the following did he NOT mention?

a. Castle

b. Kingdom

c. House

d. Satan

10. Mark 3:27 - Jesus said if you want to enter the house of a strong man and carry off his possessions, you must do what to the strong man?

a. Tie him up.

b. Cut his hair.

c. Kill him.

d. Fight him.

Answers to questions 1 to 10

1. B. "Go forth and be healed."

2. A. Egypt and Crete.

3. D. "You are the Son of God."

4. C. Twelve

5. C. Paul, Silas, Barnabas, and Luke

6. B. Sons of Thunder

7. A. James and John

8. B. Beelzebub

9. A. castle

10. A. Tie him up.

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11. Mark 3:28,29 - Jesus said all the sins and blasphemies of men will be forgiven them, but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven because it is what kind of sin?

a. Unforgivable

b. Everlasting

c. Unthinkable

d. Eternal

12. Mark 3:35 - Whom did Jesus say were his brother and sister and mother?

a. James, Martha, and Mary.

b. Whoever does God's will.

c. John, Martha, and Mary.

d. Whoever takes up his cross to follow Jesus.

Answers to questions 11 to 12

11. D. Eternal

12. B. Whoever does God's will.

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1. Mark 4:2 - Jesus taught the people many things using stories called what?

a. Fables

b. Word Pictures

c. Legends

d. Parables

2. Mark 4:4 In the Parable of the Sower, where did the farmer's seed fall that the birds ate up?

a. Along the path

b. On rocky places

c. Among thorns

d. On good soil

3. Mark 4:5,6 - In the Parable of the Sower, where did the farmer's seed fall that sprang up quickly but the plants were scorched and withered because they had no root?

a. Along the path

b. On rocky places

c. Among thorns

d. On good soil

4. Mark 4:7 - In the Parable of the Sower, where did the farmer's seed fall that produced plants that were choked and did not bear grain?

a. Along the path

b. On rocky places

c. Among thorns

d. On good soil

5. Mark 4:8 - In the Parable of the Sower, where did the farmer's seed fall that came up, grew and produced a crop, multiplying thirty, sixty, or even a hundred times?

a. Along the path

b. On rocky places

c. Among thorns

d. On good soil

6. Mark 4:10-12 - Jesus told the Twelve and the others around him, "The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you. But those on the outside everything is said in parables so that they may be..." Choose the reason Jesus DID NOT give.

a. " … ever seeing, but never perceiving."

b. “… ever hearing, but never understanding."

c. "… ever touching, but never holding."

d. Jesus said all the above.

7. Mark 4:14 - In the Parable of the Sower, the seed represents what?

a. The lost

b. The Israelites

c. The word

d. The laws of man

8. Mark 4:15 - In the Parable of the Sower, the people who have Satan come and take away the word sown in them are represented by what?

a. Seed along the path

b. Seed sown on rocky places

c. Seed sown among thorns

d. Seed sown on good soil

9. Mark 4:16,17 - In the Parable of the Sower, people who hear the word and receive it with joy but quickly fall away when trouble and persecution comes are represented by what?

a. Seed along the path

b. Seed sown on rocky places

c. Seed sown among thorns

d. Seed sown on good soil

10. Mark 4:18,19 - In the Parable of the Sower, people who allow worries, wealth, and desires for other things to make the word unfruitful by choking it are represented by what?

a. Seed along the path

b. Seed sown on rocky places

c. Seed sown among thorns

d. Seed sown on good soil

Answers to questions 1 to 10

1. D. Parables

2. A. Along the path

3. B. On rocky places

4. C. Among thorns

5. D. On good soil

6. C. "ever touching, but never holding."

7. C. the word

8. A. seed along the path

9. B. seed sown on rocky places

10. C. seed sown among thorns

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11. Mark 4:20 - In the Parable of the Sower, people who hear the word, accept it, and produce a crop 30, 60, or 100 times what was sown are represented by what?

a. A seed along the path

b. Seed sown on rocky places

c. Seed sown among thorns

d. Seed sown on good soil

12. Mark 4:21-25 - Which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. With the measure you use, it will be measured to you.

b. Whoever has will be given more.

c. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away.

d. A lamp should be put under a bowl or bed, not on a stand.

13. Mark 4:26-29 - Jesus said the kingdom of God is like a man who scatters seed on the ground. Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. Several things must happen before he puts the sickle to it at harvest. Which of the following did Jesus NOT mention?

a. Stalk

b. Shoots

c. Head

d. Full kernel

14. Mark 4:30-32 - Jesus compared the kingdom of God to a seed, which is the smallest seed you plant in the ground. It also grows to be the largest of garden plants, with branches big enough for birds to perch in its shade. What kind of seed was he talking about?

a. Acorn

b. Cedar

c. Mustard

d. Relish

15. Mark 4:35-39 - A furious squall came up as Jesus and the disciples were crossing the lake in a boat. Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion when the disciples woke him. Jesus rebuked the wind and said what to the waves?

a. "Stop at once!"

b. "Leave us alone, Satan!"

c. "Quiet! Be still!"

d. "Wave goodbye!"

Answers to questions 11 to 15

11. D. seed sown on good soil

12. D. a lamp should be put under a bowl or bed, not on a stand.

13. B. shoots

14. C. mustard

15. C. "Quiet! Be still!"

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1. Mark 5:1-3 - After Jesus crossed the lake to the region of the Gerasenes, a man with an evil spirit came out to meet him. Where did this man live?

a. In the caves

b. In the tombs

c. In the hills

d. In the village

2. Mark 5:4,5 - Which of the following does NOT describe the demon-possessed man from the region of the Gerasenes?

a. He had often been chained hand and foot.

b. No one was strong enough to subdue him.

c. Night and day he would cry out and cut himself.

d. Many nights he had stolen pigs from the village.

3. Mark 5:6-9 - When the demon-possessed man from the region of the Gerasenes saw Jesus, he cried, "What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? Swear to God that you won't torture me?" Jesus asked the evil spirit, "What is your name?" What was his answer to Jesus?

a. Lucipher

b. Legion

c. Lazarus

d. Leviticus

4. Mark 5:11-13 - The evil spirits known as Legion ("for we are many") asked for permission to enter a herd of pigs. These pigs immediately rushed down a steep bank into the lake and were drowned. About how many pigs were in the herd?

a. 1000

b. 2000

c. 3000

d. 4000

5. Mark 5:14-17 - After the evil spirits entered the pigs and drowned, those tending the pigs reported it in the town and countryside. After the people saw the man who had been possessed by the legion of demons sitting there dressed and in his right mind, how did they feel?

a. Joyful

b. Amazed

c. Afraid

d. Angry

6. Mark 5:18-20 - Jesus told the man who had been possessed by the legion of demons, "Go home to your family and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you." The people he told were amazed. Where did he go first?

a. The Acropolis

b. The aqueduct

c. The Decapolis

d. Damascus

7. Mark 5:21-24 - Jairus asked Jesus to put his hand on his little dying daughter to heal her. What was Jairus' occupation?

a. Roman magistrate

b. Chief priest

c. Roman centurion

d. Synagogue ruler

8. Mark 5:25 - A woman who had been bleeding went to Jesus to be healed. How many years had she been bleeding?

a. 3

b. 7

c. 10

d. 12

9. Mark 5:26-29 - The woman who had been bleeding for years thought she needed to do what to be healed?

a. Touch Jesus' cloak.

b. Stand in Jesus' shadow.

c. Anoint Jesus' feet with oil.

d. Cry to Jesus for mercy.

10. Mark 5:30-34 - After the woman who had been bleeding was healed, what did Jesus say had healed her?

a. His blood

b. His power

c. Her faith

d. Her prayer

Answers to questions 1 to 10

1. B. In the tombs

2. D. Many nights he had stolen pigs from the village.

3. B. Legion

4. B. 2000

5. C. Afraid

6. C. the Decapolis

7. D. synagogue ruler

8. D. 12

9. A. touch Jesus' cloak.

10. C. her faith

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11. Mark 5:35-39 - Men came to Jairus to report that his daughter was dead. Peter, James, and John went with Jesus to the home of Jairus, where people were crying and wailing loudly. Jesus said the child was not dead but was what?

a. Asleep

b. In a coma

c. Awake

d. Laughing

12. Mark 5:40-43 - Jesus took Jairus, his wife, and the disciples with him to where the child was. He took her by the hand and said, "Little girl, I say to you, get up!" After she stood up and walked around, he gave orders not to tell anyone about it and to give her something to eat. How old was the girl?

a. 10

b. 11

c. 12

d. 13

Answers to questions 11 to 12

11. A. asleep

12. C. 12

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1. Mark 6:3 - Which were not listed as relatives of Jesus?

a. Mother Mary

b. Sisters Mary and Martha

c. Brothers Joseph and James

d. Brothers Judas and Simon

2. Mark 6:4 - Which of the following did Jesus NOT mention as somewhere a prophet is without honor?

a. Among strangers

b. Among relatives

c. In his own house

d. In his hometown

3. Mark 6:7,8 - When Jesus sent out the Twelve, he sent them two by two and gave them authority over evil spirits. Which of the following did he tell them to take for the journey?

a. Bread

b. A bag

c. A staff

d. Money in their belts

4. Mark 6:12,13 - When Jesus sent out the Twelve, which of the following did they NOT do?

a. Preached that people should repent.

b. Drove out many demons.

c. Anointed sick with oil and healed them.

d. Collected money for the poor.

5. Mark 6:14,15 - As Jesus became well known, some people thought he was someone else. Which of the following was NOT mentioned by Mark as his mistaken identity?

a. John the Baptist

b. Elijah

c. Elisha

d. A prophet

6. Mark 6:16 - Who did Herod think Jesus was?

a. "John, the man I beheaded".

b. "John, the man I hung".

c. "Jesus, the Christ".

d. "Jesus, the carpenter".

7. Mark 6:17,18 - King Herod had married his brother Philip's wife. What was her name?

a. Claudias

b. Herodias

c. Melodias

d. Anastasia

8. Mark 6:18-21 - King Herod feared and protected John the Baptist, but Herodias wanted to kill him because he said their marriage was unlawful. Finally, the opportune time to kill John came during a great banquet. What was the occasion?

a. Passover

b. Thanksgiving

c. Herodias' birthday

d. Herod's birthday

9. Mark 6:22-28 - At Herod's banquet, the daughter of Herodias danced. King Herod offered her anything she wanted, up to half his kingdom. What did Herodias tell her daughter to ask for?

a. The body of John the Baptist

b. The head of John the Baptist on a platter

c. Half his kingdom

d. The head and body of John the Baptist

10. Mark 6:30-33 - After the apostles reported to Jesus what they had done and taught, he said, "Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest." However, a large crowd ran on foot from all the towns and got there ahead of them and he began to teach them. Why did Jesus feel compassion for them?

a. Because they were like birds without nests.

b. Because they were like cattle without pasture.

c. Because they were like sheep without a shepherd.

d. Because they were like giraffes with sore throats.

Answers to questions 1 to 10

1. B. sisters Mary and Martha

2. A. among strangers

3. C. a staff

4. D. collected money for the poor.

5. C. Elisha

6. A. "John, the man I beheaded".

7. B. Herodias

8. D. Herod's birthday

9. B. the head of John the Baptist on a platter

10. C. because they were like sheep without a shepherd.

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11. Mark 6:35-44 - Jesus performed a miracle to feed the crowd that numbered 5000 men. It would have cost 8 months of a man's wages to buy bread for all of them. What did Jesus use to feed the crowd?

a. Five loaves and two fish.

b. Two loaves and five fish.

c. Five loaves and five fish.

d. Two loaves and two fish.

12. Mark 6:43 - After the crowd that numbered 5000 men had finished eating, how many basketfuls of bread and fish were picked up?

a. 3

b. 6

c. 9

d. 12

13. Mark 6:45-49 - Jesus sent the disciples by boat to Bethsaida, while he went up on a mountainside to pray. About the fourth watch of the night, Jesus saw them straining at the oars and walked out to them on the lake. Who did the disciples think Jesus was?

a. An angel

b. A ghost

c. A demon

d. A fisherman

14. Mark 6:50-56 - After Jesus walked on the lake to the boat of the disciples, he said, "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid." They were amazed because their hearts had been hardened and they had not understood about the miracle of the loaves. Jesus was soon healing the sick in the marketplaces. Where did they anchor the boat before continuing their journey through the countryside?

a. Gibeah

b. Gezer

c. Gethsemane

d. Gennesaret

Answers to questions 11 to 14

11. A. Five loaves and two fish.

12. D. 12

13. B. a ghost

14. D. Gennesaret

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1. Mark 7:1-3 - The Pharisees and teachers of the law came from Jerusalem and gathered around Jesus. They saw his disciples eating with something "unclean". What did they say was "unclean"?

a. Their lives

b. Their hands

c. Their hearts

d. Their feet

2. Mark 7:4 - The Pharisees observed many traditions concerning ceremonial washing. Which of the following is NOT listed by Mark as one of these traditional washings?

a. Cups

b. Pitchers

c. Goblets

d. Kettles

3. Mark 7:6-8 - Jesus called the Pharisees hypocrites who let go of the commands of God and held on to the traditions of men. He quoted the following: "These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. They worship me in vain; their teachings are but rules taught by men." Which prophet was Jesus quoting?

a. Isaiah

b. Jeremiah

c. Ezekiel

d. Daniel

4. Mark 7:10 - Which commandment were the Pharisees violating with their traditions?

a. Honor your father and mother.

b. Thou shalt not kill.

c. Thou shalt not steal.

d. Keep the Sabbath holy.

5. Mark 5:11-13 - The Pharisees said that a person could declare the help they might have otherwise given their parents to be 'Corban'. They would then no longer be allowed to help their father or mother. Jesus said this nullified the word of God by the tradition they handed down. What does 'Corban' mean?

a. "Unclean"

b. "A gift devoted to God"

c. "A tithe"

d. "A temple offering"

6. Mark 7:14,15 - What did Jesus say can make a man 'unclean'?

a. What is outside a man.

b. What goes into a man.

c. What gets on a man.

d. What comes out of a man.

7. Mark 7:21-23 - Jesus listed several things that come from a man's heart that make him "unclean". Which of the following did he NOT mention?

a. Evil thoughts, sexual immorality, adultery, lewdness

b. Theft, murder, greed, deceit

c. Envy, slander, arrogance, malice, folly

d. Disorganization, poor grammar, humility, dedication

8. Mark 7:24-26 - Jesus went to Tyre and entered a house and did not want anyone to know it, yet he could not keep his presence secret. He met a Greek woman who wanted him to drive a demon from her daughter. Where was the woman born?

a. Syrian Phoenicia

b. Samarian Phoenicia

c. Arabian Phoenicia

d. Galatian Phoenicia

9. Mark 7:27,28 - Jesus told the Syro-Phoenician woman, "First let the children eat all they want for it is not right to take the children's bread and toss it to their dogs." What was her reply?

a. “Even foxes have a place to rest their heads."

b. "Even sheep led to the slaughter love their shepherd."

c. "Even dogs under the table eat the children's crumbs."

d. “Even sparrows are cared for by their Heavenly Father."

10. Mark 7:31-34 - Jesus left Tyre and went through Sidon, down to the Sea of Galilee and into the region of the Decapolis. The people brought him a man who was deaf and could hardly talk. Jesus put his fingers into the man's ears then spit and touched the man's tongue. Jesus looked up to heaven with a deep sigh and said to him, "Ephphatha!", which means what?

a. "Be healed!"

b. "Be opened!"

c. "Be forgiven!"

d. "Be glad!"

Answers to questions 1 to 10

1. B. their hands

2. C. goblets

3. A. Isaiah

4. A. Honor your father and mother.

5. B. "a gift devoted to God"

6. D. What comes out of a man.

7. D. disorganization, poor grammar, humility, dedication

8. A. Syrian Phoenicia

9. C. "even dogs under the table eat the children's crumbs."

10. B. "Be opened!"

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1. Mark 8:1-3 - How long had the crowd that included about 4,000 men been without something to eat?

a. 1 day

b. 2 days

c. 3 days

d. 4 days

2. Mark 8:5-7 - How much food did Jesus use to feed the 4,000?

a. 7 loaves and a few small fish

b. 7 loaves and 5 fish

c. 7 loaves and 3 fish

d. 7 loaves and 2 fish

3. Mark 8:8 - How much food was left over from "the feeding of the 4,000"?

a. 3 basketfuls

b. 7 basketfuls

c. 10 basketfuls

d. 12 basketfuls

4. Mark 8:9-10 - After Jesus fed the 4000, where did he go?

a. Damascus

b. The desert

c. The Decapolis

d. The region of Dalmanutha

5. Mark 8:14-15 - Jesus told the disciples, "Be careful. Watch out for the ----- of the Pharisees and that of Herod."

a. Bread

b. Dough

c. Yeast

d. Subs

6. Mark 8:16-18 - When Jesus told the disciples to watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees, they thought it was because they had no bread. Being aware of their discussion, he asked them several questions. Which of the following DOES NOT belong?

a. "Why are you talking about your stomachs?"

b. "Do you still not see or understand?"

c. "Are your hearts hardened?"

d. "Do you have eyes but fail to see, and ears but fail to hear?"

7. Mark 8:22 - A man from Bethsaida wanted Jesus to touch him. What physical handicap did he want Jesus to heal?

a. He was lame.

b. He was deaf.

c. He was mute.

d. He was blind.

8. Mark 8:23-25 - Jesus spit on the eyes of the blind man from Bethsaida and put his hands on him twice. After the first touch, what did the man see?

a. Trees walking around like people.

b. People that looked like trees walking around.

c. An angel ascending to heaven.

d. A dove descending from heaven.

9. Mark 8:27-30 - On the way to Caesarea Philippi, Jesus asked the disciples, "Who do people say I am?" They replied that some say John the Baptist, Elijah, or one of the prophets. When Jesus asked them, "Who do you say I am?", who answered, "You are the Christ."?

a. Andrew

b. Peter

c. James

d. John

10. Mark 8:31-33 - Jesus taught that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise again. When one of the disciples rebuked Jesus for saying this, Jesus said, "Get behind me Satan! You do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men." Which apostle did Jesus rebuke?

a. Andrew

b. Peter

c. James

d. John

Answers to questions 1 to 10

1. C. 3 days

2. A. 7 loaves and a few small fish

3. B. 7 basketfuls

4. D. the region of Dalmanutha

5. C. yeast

6. A. "Why are you talking about your stomachs?"

7. D. He was blind.

8. B. people that looked like trees walking around.

9. B. Peter

10. B. Peter

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11. Mark 8:34 - Jesus said that if anyone would come after him, he must deny himself and take up what?

a. A collection

b. His burdens

c. A basket

d. His cross

12. Mark 8:35 - Jesus said whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for Jesus and 'something else' will save it. What 'something else' was Jesus talking about?

a. The gospel

b. The Holy Spirit

c. The lost

d. The church

13. Mark 8:36 - Jesus asked what it would profit a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his what?

a. Life

b. Family

c. Soul

d. Health

14. Mark 8:38 - Jesus said that if anyone is ashamed of him and his words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of that person when he comes in his Father's glory with the holy what?

a. Cherubim

b. Seraphim

c. Spirit

d. Angels

Answers to questions 11 to 14

11. D. his cross

12. A. the gospel

13. C. soul

14. D. angels

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1. Mark 9:2 - Name the 3 apostles Jesus took with him to the mountain where he was transfigured.

a. Andrew, James, and John

b. Peter, Andrew, and James

c. Peter, Andrew, and John

d. Peter, James, and John

2. Mark 9:4 - Who appeared before the apostles along with Jesus on the mountain where Jesus was transfigured?

a. Moses and Elijah

b. Moses and Elisha

c. Moses and Aaron

d. Elijah and Elisha

3. Mark 9:5 - Which apostle suggested to Jesus (calling him Rabbi) that they put up three shelters on the "Mountain of Transfiguration"?

a. Andrew

b. Peter

c. James

d. John

4. Mark 9:7 - On the mountain where Jesus was transfigured, what did the voice from the cloud say?

a. "Remove your sandals, for this is holy ground!"

b. "This is my Son, in whom I am well pleased!"

c. "This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!"

d. "This is my Son. Be careful to keep his decrees!"

5. Mark 9:9-13 - Jesus instructed his apostles not to tell anyone about the transfiguration until after the Son of Man had risen from the dead. Jesus also said that someone did come first and restored all things and that they had done to him everything they wished (Jesus was referring to John the Baptist). Which prophet did the teachers of the law say must come first?

a. Isaiah

b. Jeremiah

c. Ezekiel

d. Elijah

6. Mark 9:14-18 - The disciples and teachers of the law were arguing about a boy who was possessed by a spirit. It had thrown him to the ground and caused him to foam at the mouth, gnash his teeth, and become rigid. The disciples could not drive it out. What had the spirit robbed the boy of?

a. His sight

b. His hearing

c. His speech

d. His money

7. Mark 9:19-24 - The mute boy that was brought to Jesus fell to the ground and rolled around foaming at the mouth. The boy's father asked Jesus to take pity on them. Jesus said, "Everything is possible for him who believes." The father replied, "I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!" How long had the boy been unable to speak?

a. From birth

b. From childhood

c. From adolescence

d. From dusk till dawn

8. Mark 9:25-29 - Jesus rebuked the evil spirit, "You deaf and mute spirit", he said, "I command you, come out of him and never enter him again." Why had the disciples been unable to drive the spirit out of the young boy?

a. "This kind can come out only by prayer."

b. "Only the Son of Man can drive out evil spirits."

c. "This kind can come out only by my power."

d. "Only God's son can rebuke evil spirits."

9. Mark 9:30-32 - Jesus told the disciples that the Son of Man was going to be betrayed into the hands of men and that they would kill him and he would arise after how many days?

a. 1

b. 2

c. 3

d. 4

10. Mark 9:33-35 - When Jesus and his disciples arrived at a house in Capernaum, he asked them what they had been arguing about on the road. They kept quiet because they had been arguing about what?

a. Who was the richest.

b. Who was the greatest.

c. Who was the wisest.

d. Who was the strongest.

Answers to questions 1 to 10

1. D. Peter, James, and John

2. A. Moses and Elijah

3. B. Peter

4. C. "This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!"

5. D. Elijah

6. C. his speech

7. B. from childhood

8. A. "This kind can come out only by prayer."

9. C. 3

10. B. Who was the greatest.

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11. Mark 9:35 - Jesus told the Twelve that if anyone wants to be first, he must be the very last, and what else?

a. The slave of one master.

b. The servant of God.

c. The servant of all.

d. The slave of God.

12. Mark 9:36,37 - Jesus took a little child in his arms and said, "Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but ..." Finish his statement.

a. "the one who sent you."

b. "the one who sent him."

c. "the one who sent her."

d. “the one who sent me."

13. Mark 9:38-41 - John said, "Teacher, we saw a man driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop because he was not one of us." What answer did Jesus give to John?

a. "Don't stop him."

b. "No one who does a miracle in my name can in the next moment say anything bad about me."

c. "Whoever is not against us is for us."

d. “Anyone who gives a cup of water in my name because you belong to Christ will not lose his reward."

e. All the above.

14. Mark 9:42-47 - Jesus said, "And if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a large millstone tied around his neck." Jesus also said it is better to get rid of parts of our bodies than to go into hell. Which of the following did he NOT mention?

a. Eye

b. Ear

c. Hand

d. Foot

15. Mark 9:49,50 - Jesus said "Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves and be at peace with each other." He also said everyone will be salted with what?

a. Fire

b. The Spirit

c. The Word

d. Salt

Answers to questions 11 to 15

11. C. the servant of all.

12. D. "the one who sent me."

13. E. All the above.

14. B. ear

15. A. fire

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1. Mark 10:1-5 - Jesus went into the region of Judea and across the Jordan. Some Pharisees asked him if it is lawful for a man to divorce his wife. Jesus asked them what Moses commanded and they replied that he permitted a man to write a certificate of divorce and send her away. What did Jesus say was the reason that Moses wrote this law?

a. "Because you were blind."

b. "Because you refused to listen."

c. "Because your minds were closed."

d. “Because your hearts were hard."

2. Mark 10:6-9 - Jesus said, "But at the beginning of creation God 'made them male and female.' For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife..." He also said, "So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate." What did Jesus say "the two" would become?

a. One mind.

b. One flesh.

c. One family.

d. One spirit.

3. Mark 10:10-12 - Jesus said anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman or if she divorces her husband and marries another man they commit what?

a. Sin

b. Murder

c. Adultery

d. Crime

4. Mark 10:13-16 - People were bringing children to Jesus, but the disciples were rebuking them. Jesus was indignant and said, "Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these." He took the children in his arms and blessed them. He also said anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never what?

a. Enter it.

b. See it.

c. Experience it.

d. Live in it.

5. Mark 10:17,18 - A rich young man ran to Jesus, fell on his knees, and asked, "Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?" Jesus replied that no one is good except whom?

a. Jesus alone.

b. The Holy Spirit alone.

c. God alone.

d. The angels alone.

6. Mark 10:19-23 - The young man who asked Jesus how to inherit eternal life had kept the commandments since he was a boy. Jesus told him, "One thing you lack. Go, sell all you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven." Jesus said it is hard for whom to enter the kingdom of God?

a. The proud

b. The rich

c. The powerful

d. The foolish

7. Mark 10:24,25 - Jesus said it is hard to enter the kingdom of heaven. He said it is harder for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God than a camel to go through what?

a. A tornado

b. A blizzard

c. The eye of a hurricane

d. The eye of a needle

8. Mark 10:26,27 - Jesus said that with man alone, being saved is impossible. However, all things are possible with whom?

a. Satan

b. God

c. The Son

d. The Spirit

9. Mark 10:28-31 - Peter told Jesus they had left everything to follow him. Jesus replied, "No one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for me and the gospel will fail to receive 100 times as much in this present age." He also said many who are first will be last, but who will be first?

a. The last

b. The poor

c. The humble

d. The greatest

10. Mark 10:32-34 - On their way up to Jerusalem, the disciples were astonished while those who followed were afraid. Jesus said to the Twelve, "The Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and teachers of the law. They will condemn him to death and hand him over to those who will mock him and spit on him, flog him, and kill him." Who did he say he would be handed over to?

a. The Philistines

b. The Pharisees

c. The Jews

d. The Gentiles

Answers to questions 1 to 10

1. D. "Because your hearts were hard."

2. B. One flesh.

3. C. adultery

4. A. enter it.

5. C. God alone.

6. B. the rich

7. D. the eye of a needle

8. B. God

9. A. the last

10. D. the Gentiles

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11. Mark 10:35-37 - Who asked Jesus if they could sit at his side in glory, one on the right and one on the left?

a. Peter and Andrew

b. James and John

c. Philip and Thomas

d. Paul and Silas

12. Mark 10:38-40 - Two of the apostles said they could drink the cup Jesus drank and be baptized with the baptism Jesus was baptized with. Jesus said this was true, but he could not grant them a place to sit at his right or left because these places belong to those for whom they have been prepared. Who was Jesus speaking to?

a. Peter and Andrew

b. James and John

c. Philip and Thomas

d. Matthew and Bartholomew

13. Mark 10:41-43 - The other ten apostles were indignant that James and John had asked to sit at Jesus' side in glory. Jesus said Gentile rulers and officials lord it over the people, but whoever wanted to be the greatest among the apostles must be a what?

a. A good master

b. A humble ruler

c. A faithful manager

d. A servant

14. Mark 10:44 - Jesus said whoever wants to be first must be what?

a. A slave of all

b. A servant of God

c. A leader of men

d. A teacher of all

15. Mark 10:45 - Jesus said the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as what?

a. A sin offering

b. A ransom for all

c. A ransom for many

d. A fellowship offering

16. Mark 10:46-48 - As Jesus and his disciples came to Jericho, they saw a blind man by the roadside begging. He shouted, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" Who was this man?

a. Barabbas, Son of Abbas

b. Barjonah, Son of Jonah

c. Bartimaeus, Son of Timaeus

d. Bartholomew, Son of Tholomew

17. Mark 10:52 - What did Jesus say had healed the blindness of Bartimaeus?

a. The faith of Jesus

b. The faith of God

c. The faith of a mustard

d. The faith of Bartimaeus

Answers to questions 11 to 17

11. B. James and John

12. B. James and John

13. D. a servant

14. A. a slave of all

15. C. a ransom for many

16. C. Bartimaeus, Son of Timaeus

17. D. the faith of Bartimaeus

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1. Mark 11:1-3 - As Jesus and the disciples approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples to find what?

a. A room

b. A meal

c. A temple

d. A colt

2. Mark 11:4-8 - After the disciples untied the colt and brought it to Jesus, what did they throw on the colt and the road Jesus traveled on?

a. Their cloaks

b. Expensive perfume

c. Blankets

d. Fine rugs

3. Mark 11:9-11 - As Jesus rode the colt to Jerusalem, the crowd shouted, "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!" Jesus entered Jerusalem and went to the temple, but since it was late, he and the Twelve went out to Bethany. What else did the crowd shout?

a. Hallelujah!

b. Hosanna!

c. Hark!

d. Hot Dog!

4. Mark 11:12-14 - One day when Jesus left Bethany, he was hungry. He saw a tree in the distance and went to see if it had any fruit. When he reached the tree, he found nothing but leaves. Jesus said, "May no one ever eat fruit from you again." What kind of tree was it?

a. Apple

b. Plum

c. Fig

d. Pear

5. Mark 11:15-17 - When Jesus went to Jerusalem, he drove those who were buying and selling out of the temple area. He overturned the tables of the moneychangers and the benches of those selling doves. Jesus said, "My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations." He said they had made the temple into what?

a. A hideaway for criminals

b. A refuge for murderers

c. A den of foxes

d. A den of thieves

6. Mark 11:18 - After Jesus drove the moneychangers and dove sellers out of the temple, who began looking for a way to kill him?

a. The chief priests and teachers of the law

b. The elders and deacons

c. The Pharisees and Sadducees

d. The money changers and dove sellers

7. Mark 11:20,21 - What did Peter tell Jesus had happened to the fig tree Jesus had cursed?

a. It fell

b. It withered

c. It grew fruit

d. It grew taller

8. Mark 11:22-23 - Jesus told the disciples, "Have faith in God." Jesus said they could tell something to throw itself into the sea and if they believed in their heart it would happen, it would be done for them. What was the object he described?

a. A large ship

b. A forest

c. A desert

d. A mountain

9. Mark 11:25 - Jesus said, "If you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins." When did he say to do this?

a. Before the sun goes down

b. When you stand praying

c. When you sit down to eat

d. When you go to worship

10. Mark 11:27-33 - The chief priests, teachers of the law, and elders asked Jesus, "By what authority are you doing these things?" Jesus answered them with a question, "John's baptism - was it from heaven, or from men?" What was their answer?

a. "From heaven"

b. "From men"

c. "We don't know"

d. "You tell us"

Answers to questions 1 to 10

1. D. a colt

2. A. their cloaks

3. B. Hosanna!

4. C. fig

5. D. a den of thieves

6. A. the chief priests and teachers of the law

7. B. it withered

8. D. a mountain

9. B. when you stand praying

10. C. "we don't know"

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1. Mark 12:1 - Jesus told a parable of a man who planted a vineyard. The man did several things after he planted it. Which of the following DOES NOT describe what the man did for his vineyard?

a. Put a wall around it.

b. Dug a pit for the winepress.

c. Built a watchtower.

d. Fertilized it.

2. Mark 12:2-5 - The man who owned the vineyard sent several servants at harvest time to the tenants to collect some of the fruit of the vineyard. What happened to them?

a. They drank wine and became drunk.

b. They became angry and killed the tenants.

c. They were beaten or killed by the tenants.

d. They collected the fruit and kept it for themselves.

3. Mark 12:6-8 - The owner of the vineyard had one left to send to the tenants and they killed him as well. Who did the owner send?

a. His brother

b. His son

c. His foreman

d. The Terminator

4. Mark 12:9,10 - Jesus asked, "What then will the owner of the vineyard do? He will come and kill those tenants and give the vineyard to others." Jesus said the stone the builders rejected had become what?

a. The capstone

b. A stumbling block

c. The foundation

d. The Rock of Ages

5. Mark 12:13-15 - Some men said to Jesus, "Teacher, we know you are a man of integrity. You aren't swayed by men, because you pay no attention to who they are; but you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not?" Who asked Jesus this question?

a. The chief priests and elders

b. The twelve apostles

c. The Pharisees and Herodians

d. The Sadducees and Herodians

6. Mark 12:17 - Who said, "Give to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's"?

a. Peter

b. Caesar

c. Pilate

d. Jesus

7. Mark 12:18 - What group said there is no resurrection?

a. Pharisees

b. Sadducees

c. Herodians

d. Romans

8. Mark 12:19-23 - The Sadducees said to Jesus that Moses had written that if a man dies and leaves his wife childless, then his brother must marry her and have children for him. They gave Jesus an example of a man who died and whose brothers died before his wife had children. They also asked whose wife she would be at the resurrection. How many brothers were there in all?

a. Three

b. Five

c. Seven

d. Ten

9. Mark 12:24 - Jesus said, "When the dead rise, they will neither marry nor be given in marriage." He also said when the dead rise, they will be like what?

a. Spirits of light

b. Sheep without a shepherd

c. Children of hope

d. Angels in heaven

10. Mark 12:26,27 - God is the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Who is he not the God of?

a. Angels

b. Sinners

c. The dead

d. The poor

Answers to questions 1 to 10

1. D. fertilized it.

2. C. they were beaten or killed by the tenants.

3. B. his son

4. A. the capstone

5. C. the Pharisees and Herodians

6. D. Jesus

7. B. Sadducees

8. C. seven

9. D. angels in heaven

10. C. the dead

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11. Mark 12:30 - What is the greatest commandment?

a. Do not murder.

b. Do not steal.

c. Love your neighbor as yourself.

d. Love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength.

12. Mark 12:31 - What is the second greatest commandment?

a. Do not murder.

b. Do not steal.

c. Love your neighbor as yourself.

d. Love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength.

13. Mark 12:32-34 - A teacher of the law told Jesus that to love God and to love your neighbor is more important than what?

a. All burnt offerings and sacrifices.

b. Burnt offerings only.

c. Sacrifices only.

d. Loving yourself.

14. Mark 12:34 - After the teacher of the law answered Jesus wisely, no one dared asked Jesus any more questions from then on. How did Jesus respond to the man?

a. "Today you will be with me in Paradise."

b. "You are not far from the wisdom of God."

c. "You are not far from the kingdom of God."

d. "You have answered wisely, Grasshopper."

15. Mark 12:36 - Who said, "The Lord said to my Lord: 'Sit at my right hand until I put your enemies under your feet'"?

a. David

b. Solomon

c. Isaiah

d. Jeremiah

16. Mark 12:38-40 - Jesus said, "Watch out for the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and be greeted in the marketplaces, and have the most important seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets." What will happen to these men?

a. They will hunger and thirst for righteousness.

b. They will be punished most severely.

c. They will seek and not find.

d. They will become angels of the devil.

17. Mark 12:42-44 - Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, she has put more in the treasury than all the others. They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything - all she had to live on." Who was this woman who gave 2 small copper coins worth only a fraction of a penny?

a. An orphan

b. A widow

c. A miser

d. An angel

Answers to questions 11 to 17

11. D. Love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength.

12. C. Love your neighbor as yourself.

13. A. all burnt offerings and sacrifices.

14. C. "You are not far from the kingdom of God."

15. A. David

16. B. they will be punished most severely.

17. B. a widow

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1. Mark 13:1,2 - Jesus said, "Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down." What building were Jesus and the disciples leaving when he said this?

a. The Decapolis

b. The Acropolis

c. The temple

d. The tabernacle

2. Mark 13:3,4 - Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked Jesus privately, "Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are all about to be fulfilled?" Jesus was sitting on what mountain opposite the temple when they asked him this?

a. Mount Ararat

b. Mount Sinai

c. Mount of Transfiguration

d. Mount of Olives

3. Mark 13:5-8 - Jesus said, "Many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am he,' and will deceive many." He said wars and rumors of wars; nation rising against nation, kingdom rising against kingdom, earthquakes, and famines are all the beginning of what?

a. The Tribulation

b. Birth pains

c. Death

d. Pain and suffering

4. Mark 13:9 - Which of the following did Jesus NOT say would happen to the disciples on account of him?

a. Placed in stockades

b. Handed over to the local councils

c. Flogged in the synagogues

d. Stand witness before governors and kings

5. Mark 13:11 - Jesus told the disciples not to worry about what to say when they were arrested and brought to trial. He told them to say whatever was given to them at the time, because it would not be them speaking but whom?

a. God the Father

b. God the Son

c. The Holy Spirit

d. Their lawyer

6. Mark 13:12,13 - Jesus said, "Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child. Children will rebel against their parents and have them put to death." He also said all men would hate the disciples because of him, but he who stands firm will be what?

a. Exalted

b. Condemned

c. Saved

d. Killed

7. Mark 13:14-16 - When talking about the "abomination that causes desolation", what instructions did Jesus NOT give?

a. "Let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains."

b. "Let no one in the field go back to get his cloak."

c. "Let no one on the roof of his house go down or enter the house to take anything out."

d. "Let those who are in Judea flee their house and head for the fields."

8. Mark 13:17-19 - Jesus said, "How dreadful it will be in those days for pregnant women and nursing mothers...those will be days of distress unequaled from the beginning, when God created the world, until now - and never be equaled again." He said to pray that this would take place in what season?

a. Spring

b. Summer

c. Fall

d. Winter

9. Mark 13:21-23 - Jesus said, "At that time if anyone says to you, 'Look, here is the Christ!' or, 'Look, there he is! Do not believe it...so be on your guard; I have told you everything ahead of time." Who did he say would appear and perform signs and miracles to deceive the elect?

a. False teachers

b. False witnesses

c. False Christs and false prophets

d. False teachers and false witnesses

10. Mark 13:24,25 - Which of the following WILL NOT happen in those days, following that distress?

a. The sun will be darkened

b. The moon will fall from the sky

c. The stars will fall from the sky

d. The heavenly bodies will be shaken

Answers to questions 1 to 10

1. C. the temple

2. D. Mount of Olives

3. B. birth pains

4. A. placed in stockades

5. C. the Holy Spirit

6. C. saved

D. "Let those who are in Judea flee their house and head for the fields."

8. D. Winter

9. C. false Christs and false prophets

10. B. the moon will fall from the sky

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11. Mark 13:26,27 - Jesus said, "At that time men will see (him) coming in the clouds with great power and glory. And he will send his angels and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of the heavens." Who was Jesus talking about?

a. Son of Man

b. Son of Thunder

c. Holy Spirit

d. Satan

12. Mark 13:26,27 - Jesus said, "As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near. Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that it is near, right at the door." What kind of tree was Jesus talking about?

a. Apple

b. Pear

c. Fig

d. Palm

13. Mark 13:30,31 - Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened." He also said heaven and earth will pass away, but what will never pass away?

a. "my body"

b. "my words"

c. "my family"

d. "my disciples"

14. Mark 13:32-34 - Jesus said, "No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son...Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come. It's like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge." Who DOES know about that day or hour?

a. The Father

b. The Church

c. The Bible

d. The Holy Spirit

15. Mark 13:35-37 - Jesus said, "Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back – whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn...What I say to you, I say to everyone: Watch!" He also said, if he comes suddenly, do not let him find you doing what?

a. Hiding

b. Crying

c. Running

d. Sleeping

Answers to questions 11 to 15

11. A. Son of Man

12. C. fig

13. B. "my words"

14. A. the Father

15. D. sleeping

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1. Mark 14:1 - What two holidays were only two days away when the chief priests and teachers of the law were looking for some sly way to arrest and kill Jesus?

a. Christmas and Easter

b. Christmas and New Year's Day

c. Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread

d. Passover and the Feast of Tabernacles

2. Mark 14:3 - While Jesus was in the town of Bethany, a woman came with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke the jar and poured the perfume on his head. In whose home was Jesus staying?

a. Simon of Cyrene

b. Simon the Leper

c. Simon the Sorcerer

d. Simon Peter

3. Mark 14:4-8 - After the woman poured perfume on the head of Jesus, some were indignant and rebuked her harshly. Jesus said, "She has done a beautiful thing. The poor you will always have with you, and you can help them any time you want. But you will not always have me." Why did Jesus say she had poured perfume on him?

a. "to prepare for my burial."

b. "to prepare for the feasts."

c. "to prepare for my crucifixion."

d. "to prepare for my trial."

4. Mark 14:10 - Who betrayed Jesus to the chief priests?

a. James

b. John

c. Joseph of Arimathea

d. Judas Iscariot

5. Mark 14:12-15 - On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, when it was customary to sacrifice the Passover lamb, Jesus said, "Go into the city, and a man carrying a jar of water will meet you." What place did this man show them in which to eat the Passover?

a. A banquet hall

b. A large basement

c. A large upper room

d. A courtyard

6. Mark 14:17-20 - When evening came, Jesus arrived with the Twelve. While they were reclining at the table, Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, one of you will betray me - one who is eating with me." What sign did Jesus say would reveal his betrayer?

a. "One who dips bread into the bowl with me."

b. "One who drinks wine from my cup."

c. "One who eats the crust of my bread."

d. "One who puts handcuffs on me."

7. Mark 14:21,22 - Jesus said, "Woe to that man who betrays the Son of Man! It would be better for him if he had not been born." Then he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples and said what?

a. “Take it, this is my blood."

b. “Take it, this is my spirit."

c. "Take it, this is my memorial."

d. “Take it, this is my body."

8. Mark 14:23-26 - Then Jesus took the cup and said, "This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many. I tell you the truth, I will not drink again of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it anew in the kingdom of God." Then they went to the Mount of Olives after they had done what?

a. Sung a hymn.

b. Said a prayer.

c. Read a scripture.

d. Gave the announcements.

9. Mark 14:27-29 - Jesus told the apostles, "You will all fall away, for it is written: 'I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.' But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee." Which apostle declared that even if all fell away, he would not?

a. Peter

b. Andrew

c. James

d. John

10. Mark 14:30 - Jesus said one of the apostles would deny him 3 times before what happened that night?

a. The sun set

b. The sun rose

c. The rooster crowed

d. The clock struck midnight

Answers to questions 1 to 10

1. C. Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread

2. B. Simon the Leper

3. A. "to prepare for my burial."

4. D. Judas Iscariot

5. C. a large upper room

6. A. "one who dips bread into the bowl with me."

7. D. "Take it, this is my body."

8. A. sung a hymn.

9. A. Peter

10. C. the rooster crowed

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11. Mark 14:32 - What was the name of the garden where Jesus went to pray before he was arrested?

a. Golgotha

b. Galilee

c. Gerasene

d. Gethsemane

12. Mark 14:33 - Which apostles went with Jesus to the garden to pray?

a. Peter and Andrew

b. James and John

c. Peter, James and John

d. Andrew, James and John

13. Mark 14:35,36 - Which of the following did Jesus NOT pray while in the garden?

a. "Abba, Father, everything is possible for you."

b. "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do."

c. "Take this cup from me."

d. “Yet not what I will, but what you will."

14. Mark 14:37-41 - While Jesus was praying in the garden, he found the disciples sleeping three times. Which of the following did Jesus NOT say to them?

a. "Oh you of little faith."

b. "Could you not keep watch for one hour?"

c. "Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation."

d. "The spirit is willing, but the body is weak."

15. Mark 14:41-43 - Jesus said, "The hour has come. Look, the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. Rise! Let us go! Here comes my betrayer!" Which of the Twelve betrayed Jesus?

a. Thomas

b. Matthew

c. Judas

d. Bartholomew

16. Mark 14:44,45 - What signal was used to betray Jesus?

a. A hug

b. A handshake

c. A kiss

d. A high-five

17. Mark 14:47 - What happened to the servant of the high priest at the arrest of Jesus?

a. His eye was poked out.

b. His ear was cut off.

c. His hand was cut off.

d. His nose was broken.

18. Mark 14:53-55 - Who followed at a distance, sat with the guards, and warmed himself at the fire when Jesus was brought before the Sanhedrin?

a. Peter

b. Andrew

c. James

d. John

19. Mark 14:56-59 - What false testimony was brought against Jesus before the Sanhedrin?

a. "I will destroy this man-made temple and in 3 days build another, not made by man."

b. "I am the earthly king of the Jews."

c. "If you bow down to me, you will sit at my right side in heaven."

d. "I will lower taxes owed to Caesar."

20. Mark 14:61-64 - The high priest asked Jesus, "Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?" "I am," said Jesus. "And you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven." The high priest tore his own clothes and accused Jesus of what?

a. Lying

b. False testimony

c. Blasphemy

d. Assault

Answers to questions 11 to 20

11. D. Gethsemane

12. C. Peter, James and John

13. B. "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do."

14. A. "Oh you of little faith."

15. C. Judas

16. C. a kiss

17. B. his ear was cut off.

18. A. Peter

19. A. "I will destroy this man-made temple and in 3 days build another, not made by man."

20. C. blasphemy

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20. Mark 14:66-71 - To whom did Peter disown Jesus?

a. A servant of Pilate

b. A servant of Caesar

c. A servant boy of the high priest

d. A servant girl of the high priest

Mark 14:72 - How many times did Peter deny that he was a follower of Jesus (after which he broke down and wept)?

e. Once

f. Twice

g. Three times

h. Four times

Answers to questions 21 to 22

21. D. a servant girl of the high priest

22. C. three times

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1. Mark 15:1 - Very early in the morning, the chief priests, with the elders, the teachers of the law and the whole Sanhedrin, reached a decision about Jesus. They bound him, led him away, and handed him over to whom?

a. Caesar

b. Caiphas

c. Pilate

d. Herod

2. Mark 15:2 - What question did Pilate ask Jesus?

a. "Are you the king of the Jews?"

b. "Are you the king of the Greeks?"

c. "Are you the king of kings?"

d. "Are you the king of hearts?"

3. Mark 15:6-9 - It was the custom at the Feast to release a prisoner whom the people requested. A man was in prison with the insurrectionists who had committed murder in the uprising. The crowd asked that he be released, instead of Jesus. Who was he?

a. Barnabas

b. Beelzebub

c. Barabbas

d. Barney

4. Mark 15:12-15 - What did the crowd shout when Pilate asked them what to do with Jesus?

a. "Beat him!"

b. "Lock him up!"

c. "Stone him!"

d. "Crucify him!"

5. Mark 15:16-20 - Several cruel things were done to Jesus before they crucified him? Which of the following DID NOT happen?

a. Cut his hamstrings

b. Put crown of thorns on his head

c. Struck him on the head with a staff

d. Spit on him

6. Mark 15:21 - A certain man, the father of Alexander and Rufus, was passing by on his way in from the country, and they forced him to carry the cross of Jesus. Who was this man?

a. Simon from Cyrene

b. Simon the Sorcerer

c. Simon the Leper

d. Simon from Caesarea

7. Mark 15:22 - Jesus was crucified at a place called Golgotha. What does "golgotha" mean?

a. "The Place of Death"

b. "The Place of the Skull"

c. "The Place of the Skull and Crossbones"

d. "The Place of Skeletons"

8. Mark 15:24,25 - They cast lots for Jesus' clothing as they crucified him. At what time did they begin his crucifixion?

a. The third hour

b. The sixth hour

c. The ninth hour

d. The final hour

9. Mark 15:26,27 - The written notice of the charge against Jesus read: 'The King of the Jews'. Who was crucified with Jesus?

a. James and John

b. 2 murderers

c. 2 adulterers

d. 2 robbers

10. Mark 15:29-32 - Those who passed by, as well as the chief priests and the teachers of the law, mocked Jesus and hurled insults at him while he hung on the cross. Which of the following WAS NOT something they shouted at Jesus?

a. "So! You are going to destroy the temple and build it in three days!"

b. "Come down from the cross and save yourself!"

c. "He saved others but he can't save himself!"

d. "He brought others back to life and now he is going to die!"

Answers to questions 1 to 10

1. C. Pilate

2. A. "Are you the king of the Jews?"

3. C. Barabbas

4. D. "Crucify him!"

5. A. cut his hamstrings

6. A. Simon from Cyrene

7. B. "The Place of the Skull"

8. A. the third hour

9. D. 2 robbers

10. D. "He brought others back to life and now he is going to die!"

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11. Mark 15:33 - What happened from the sixth until the ninth hour while Jesus was on the cross?

a. Darkness came over the whole land.

b. There was an earthquake.

c. There was a hailstorm.

d. There was a solar eclipse.

12. Mark 15:34 - At the ninth hour, what did Jesus cry out on the cross?

a. "Why is this happening to me?"

b. "This is my blood which is shed for you!"

c. "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"

d. “If I be lifted up, I will draw all men unto me!"

13. Mark 15:34,35 - When Jesus was on the cross and cried, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?", who did those standing nearby think he was calling?

a. Elijah

b. Elisha

c. Eli

d. Elvis

14. Mark 15:36 - One man filled a sponge and offered it to Jesus to drink on the cross. What was in the sponge?

a. Water

b. Wine vinegar

c. Goat's milk

d. Cow's milk

15. Mark 15:38 - As soon as Jesus died, what happened at the temple?

a. The walls fell.

b. The roof fell.

c. The curtain was torn in two from top to bottom.

d. The curtain was torn in two from side to side.

16. Mark 15:39 - After Jesus died, who said, "Surely this man was the Son of God!"?

a. Pilate

b. Caiphas

c. The thief

d. The centurion

17. Mark 15:40 - Several women watched the crucifixion at a distance. Which of the following WAS NOT mentioned?

a. Mary Magdalene

b. Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses

c. Mary the mother of Peter and Paul

d. Salome

18. Mark 15:42-46 - On Preparation Day as evening approached, a prominent member of the Council went boldly to Pilate and asked for Jesus' body. He wrapped Jesus' body in linen, placed it in a tomb cut out of rock, and rolled a stone against the entrance of the tomb. Who was the man who did this?

a. Simon of Cyrene

b. Joseph of Arimathea

c. Saul of Tarsus

d. The Grim Reaper

Answers to questions 11 to 18

11. A. darkness came over the whole land.

12. C. "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"

13. A. Elijah

14. B. Wine vinegar

15. C. The curtain was torn in two from top to bottom.

16. D. the centurion

17. C. Mary the mother of Peter and Paul

18. B. Joseph of Arimathea

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Mark 16:1 - When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought something so that they might go to anoint Jesus' body. What did they buy?

Oil
Spices
Cloth
Holy water

Mark 16:2-4 - When the women arrived at Jesus' tomb early on the first day of the week, what had happened to the large stone covering the entrance of the tomb?

It crumbled
It vanished
It rose in the air
It rolled away

Mark 16:5-7 - As the women entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side. "Don't be alarmed," he said. "You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter, 'He is going ahead of you...'" Where had Jesus gone?

Galilee
Jerusalem
Egypt
Bethlehem

Mark 16:9 - When Jesus rose early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to a woman out of whom he had driven seven demons. Who was she?

Martha
Salome
His mother
Mary Magdalene

Mark 16:12,13 - Jesus appeared in a different form to some of them while they were walking in the country. How many people did he appear to in this way?

One
Two
Three
Four

Mark 16:14 - Jesus appeared to a group as they were eating and rebuked them for their lack of faith and their stubborn refusal to believe those who had seen him after he had risen. Which group was this?

The Three
The Seven
The Eleven
The Twelve

Mark 16:15,16 - Who said the following? "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned."

Peter
James
John
Jesus

Mark 16:17,18 - Jesus said signs would accompany those who believe. Which of the following did he NOT mention?

Drive out demons and speak in tongues.
Turn water into wine.
Pick up snakes with their hands and drink deadly poison.
Place their hands on sick people and make them well.

Mark 16:19 - After Jesus rose from the dead and appeared to many people, he was taken up to heaven and seated where?

At the left hand of God.
At the right hand of God.
On God's throne.
In the balcony.

Answers to questions 1 to 10

1. B. spices

2. B. spices

3. D. it rolled away

4. A. Galilee

5. D. Mary Magdalene

6. B. two

7. C. the Eleven

8. D. Jesus

9. B. turn water into wine.

10. B. at the right hand of God.

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