Fall of man (Genesis 3, 6), wood engraving, published 1877
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Book of Bereshit Quiz

How much do you know about the Book of Genesis?

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Question 1 of 10
In Lekh Lekha, Sarah gives Hagar to Abram as a concubine. Where is Hagar from?
Question 2 of 10
In Parashat Vayera, Abraham agrees to sacrifice Isaac in the morning. What Jewish ritual emerges from Abraham being a morning person?
Question 3 of 10
According to Parashat Noah, why did God create many languages?
Question 4 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 5 of 10
How long did Jacob work in order to merit Rachel?
Question 6 of 10
In Parashat Bereshit, Adam and Eve get kicked out of the Garden of Eden for eating from the Tree of Knowledge. What are some rabbinic interpretations over the years of what they ate?
Question 7 of 10
Once Jacob arrives in Egypt, what land did he receive?
Question 8 of 10
In Parashat Toldot, Esau marries a woman from the Land of Canaan. What nation did Esau's first wife come from?
Question 9 of 10
In Parashat Vayishlach, Dinah is attacked and her brothers take vengeance. Where was Dinah’s attacker from?
Question 10 of 10
What were Pharoah’s dreams about that Joseph interpreted, leading to his being appointed viceroy?
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