Book of Bereshit Quiz

How much do you know about the Book of Genesis?

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Question 1 of 10
According to Parashat Noah, why did God create many languages?
Question 2 of 10
Once Jacob arrives in Egypt, what land did he receive?
Question 3 of 10
What were Pharoah’s dreams about that Joseph interpreted, leading to his being appointed viceroy?
Question 4 of 10
What three things did Judah leave behind after his tryst with Tamar that she later used to demonstrate his paternity?
Question 5 of 10
In Parashat Vayera, Abraham agrees to sacrifice Isaac in the morning. What Jewish ritual emerges from Abraham being a morning person?
Question 6 of 10
In Parashat Toldot, Esau marries a woman from the Land of Canaan. What nation did Esau's first wife come from?
Question 7 of 10
In Lekh Lekha, Sarah gives Hagar to Abram as a concubine. Where is Hagar from?
Question 8 of 10
In Parashat Vayehi, Jacob blesses all his sons. In his blessing for Judah, he says that Judah will launder his clothing in what substance?
Question 9 of 10
How long did Jacob work in order to merit Rachel?
Question 10 of 10
What gift does Rebecca get from Abraham’s servant, Eliezer, when he appears to look for a bride for Isaac?
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