Quiz on the Acts of the Apostles (Chapters 21 - 28)

St. Paul preaching in Athens

QUIZ ON ACTS OF THE APOSTLES

CHAPTERS 21 – 28

1.   Sailing from Miletus, what cities Paul passed through before reaching Tyre?

2.   What was the common request made to Paul at Tyre and Caesarea? 

3.   What two groups made this common request of Paul in Tyre and Caesarea? 

4.   What was Paul ready to do in Jerusalem?

5.   When Paul would not be persuaded, what did the brethren say?

6.   Who was that Greek man whom the Jews saw Paul brought into the temple which caused the Jews to riot?

7.   What did the Jewish mob do to Paul?

8.   Who took Paul and had him bound with chains

9.   Why did the soldiers have to carry Paul at the stairs?

10.  When Paul asked to speak to the commander, what two questions did he ask Paul? How did Paul respond?

11.  With the commander’s permission, in what language did Paul speak to the people?

12.  Paul used to describe himself as a Jew, born in _____ of Cilicia, brought up in Jerusalem at the feet of _____.

13.  Who told Paul to “Make haste and get out of Jerusalem quickly, for they will not receive your testimony concerning me.”

14.  What did Paul ask the centurion, as they were binding him?

15.  What was the reaction of the centurion and soldiers after knowing that Paul was a Roman? 

16.  How did Paul begin his address to the Sanhedrin?

17.  The high priest commanded Paul to be struck on the mouth in response to his address. 

18.  What difference Paul noted between the Sadducees and Pharisees as two conflicting parties?

19.  Who said, “We find no evil in this man?”  What was their recommendation?

20.  Why did the commander order that Paul be taken to the barracks?

21.  Who appeared to Paul the following night and told him, “Be of good cheer, Paul; for as you have testified for Me in Jerusalem, so you must also bear witness at Rome”?

22.  How many Jews vowed not to eat or drink until they killed Paul to do? 

23.  Who heard about the ambush of Paul by the plotting Jews? 

24.  What did he do next after hearing the planned ambush of Paul?

25.  What was the name of the commander who told the young man to tell no one about the plan to ambush Paul?

26.  How many soldiers, horsemen and spearmen were prepared by two centurions at the order of the commander to go to Caesarea to take Paul to Felix by night?

27.  Where was Paul kept, while waiting for the accusers?

28.  How long Paul was held waiting for his accusers?

29.  An orator who travelled with the high priest and elders and presented the accusations before Felix

30.  In the charges, he described Paul as a _____, a creator of _____ among all the Jews worldwide, and a ringleader of the sect of the _____. He tried to profane the _____.

31.  What statement did Paul cry out while before the Sanhedrin council in Jerusalem?

32.  When Felix commanded the centurion to keep Paul, what did he allow?

33.  Why did Felix and Drusilla send for Paul?

34.  How did Felix respond to Paul?

35.  What did Felix hope Paul would do?

36.  Who succeeded Felix after two years?

37.  How did Felix leave Paul?  Why?

38.  What favor did the high priest and chief men request Festus?

39.  What was the real plan of the Jews for Paul?

40.   How did Festus respond to the Jews’ request?

41.  When did Paul come before the judgment seat of Festus?

42.  Why did Festus ask Paul to go to Jerusalem?

43.  Where did Paul believe he should be judged?

44.  What was Paul trying to avoid by appealing to Caesar?

45.  Why did Paul insist that he has the right to appeal to Caesar?

46.  How did Festus respond to the appeal?

47.  Who visited Festus in Caesarea who he related Paul’s case and how the Jews had informed him about Paul?

48.  What questions was Festus uncertain about?

49.  What was Agrippa’s response to Festus?

50.  What did Festus’ finding in Paul’s case reveal?

51.  What was Festus’ dilemma in which he found himself?

52.  To whom Paul referred as “expert” in all customs and questions which have to do with the Jews?

53.  In what city did Paul state that from his youth he spent with his own nation?

54.  What sect had Paul been a part?  What word did he use to describe it?

55.  What did Paul see on the road to Damascus? What time of day?

56.  After falling to the ground, what language did the Lord speak to Paul?

57.  Why did the Lord appear to Paul?

58.  To whom (what people) was Paul sent and for what purpose?

59.  Who said, “Paul, you are beside yourself!  Much learning is driving you mad!”

60.  What was Paul’s reply?

61.  How did Paul respond to Festus?

62.  To whom Paul addressed the question, “Do you believe the prophets?” And what was the response?

63.  What did Agrippa say to Festus?

64.  To whom were the prisoners, including Paul, delivered to Rome?

65.  Who were also sailing with Paul on his journey to Rome?

66.  In what particular place Paul was treated by centurion kindly and allowed him to go to his friends and receive care?

67.  Why did they sail under the shelter of Cyprus?

68.  Where did the centurion find the Alexandrian ship?

69.  What caused the ship to sail slowly for many days?

70.  What was the name of the port near the city of Lasea?

71.  Did the centurion heed Paul’s warning of a disaster?

72.  Who told Paul, “Do not be afraid, Paul; you must be brought before Caesar; and indeed God has granted you all those who sail with you”?

73.  What did Paul tell the centurion?

74.  What did the soldiers do?

75.  As Paul tried to convince them to eat, what did he assure them would not happen?

76.  What did Paul do in the presence of all of them?

77.  How many people were on the ship?

78.  How did the rest get to shore? Did all escape safely to land?

79.  What did the soldiers plan to do to the prisoners? Did the centurion go along with the plan?

80.  What was the name of the island they escaped the shipwreck into?

81.  How did the natives treat the shipwrecked travelers?

82.  What happened to Paul while laying sticks on the fire?

83.  What did Paul do to the creature? 

84.  Seeing that Paul suffered no harm, what did the natives think of him?

85.  Who was Publius?

86.  What happened to Publius’ father?  What did Paul do?

87.  How long did they remain on Malta? Why was a ship there?

88.  Name three places they sailed to as they continued to Rome.

89.  In these places Paul met his brethren and thanked God and took courage.

90.  At Rome, to whom Paul was delivered to?  What was he permitted to do?

91.  How did the Jewish leaders in Rome react to Paul’s teaching?

92.  What prophet did Paul quote when the Jews disagreed among themselves?

93.  To whom had the salvation of God been sent?

94.  How long was Paul there in Rome?

95.  What did he continue to do? 

Quiz on the Acts of the Apostles (Chapters 11 - 20)

QUIZ ON ACTS OF THE APOSTLES

CHAPTERS 11 – 20

1.   Where did the men from Cornelius summon Peter?

2.   What happened as Peter began to speak to Cornelius and his household? (15)

3.   Who was sent to Antioch after those in Jerusalem heard that a great number believed and turned to the Lord?

4.   Who did Barnabas go to find in Tarsus? 

5.   What were disciples called for the first time in Antioch?

6.   What was the name of this prophet who predicted that there would be a great famine throughout the world?

7.   Who was considered the first martyr-apostle?

8.   Who killed him? How was he killed?

9.   How did Peter escape from prison?

10.  Where did Peter first go after he went out of prison? 

11.  What was the name of the girl who opened the door for Peter and recognized him, but in her excitement left him standing at the door?

12.  What happened to Herod after giving an oration to people but did not give glory to God?

13.  Having fulfilled their ministry, who went with Barnabas and Paul upon their return from Jerusalem to Antioch?

14.  Who among them were considered as prophets and teachers at the church in Antioch: Barnabas, Simeon, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen, Paul?

15.  Who told these prophets and teachers to send Barnabas and Saul on a missionary journey?

16.  What were the three important activities that prepared Barnabas and Paul for their mission?

17.  Where did they first preach?  Who was with them?

18.  At Paphos, what was the name of this proconsul who wanted to hear the Word of God from Barnabas and Paul? 

19.  What was the name of a Jewish false prophet who sought to prevent this proconsul?

20.  What did Saul do to this false prophet?

21.  As the city of Iconium became divided, what attempt was made against Paul and Barnabas by the unbelieving Jews?

22.  Where did they go to flee from that threat?

23.  What miracle did Paul perform in Lystra?

24.  What names did the people of Lystra give to Paul and Barnabas who thought that gods had come in the likeness of men?

25.   Who attempted to lead the city in offering sacrifices to them?

26.  What was the conflict that the apostles and elders, along with the whole church discussed and resolved during the council or conference held in Jerusalem?

27.  Who spoke first in the meeting and declared that through the grace of the Lord, Jews and Gentiles will be saved the same way?

28.  Who spoke last in the Council of Jerusalem and suggested that a letter be written, asking Gentiles to abstain from polluted by idols, sexual immorality, things strangled, and blood?

29.  Who were sent along with Paul and Barnabas to Antioch to confirm the report of what happened in Jerusalem?

30.   After Paul and Barnabas parted ways, who accompanied Barnabas to Cyprus and Paul to Syria and Cilicia?

31.  Who was the disciple whom Paul circumcised because of the Jews in that region knew his father was Greek?

32.  What made Paul decide to preach the gospel to those in Macedonia?

33.  Who joined Paul and his companions in them at Troas?

34.  The seller of purple from Thyatira and a worshiper of God whom Paul baptized together with her household.

35.  In what city, Paul and Silas were miraculously released from prison by an earthquake even their feet were heavily chained?

36.  In this city, the Jews dragged Jason and some brethren to the rulers of the city, charging Jason  acting contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying there is another king—Jesus.

37.  In this city, Paul was astonished as how the city was given over to idols? Who encountered Paul? 

38.  Where did they invite Paul to speak?  Name the two persons who joined Paul as he left this city.

39.  Who was the couple whom Paul met in Corinth?

40.  What was the common occupation of Paul and this couple?

41.   Whose house did Paul enter where worshipped God?

42.  What was the name of the ruler of the synagogue in Corinth who believed and was baptized with his household?

43.  What was the name of the man whom Aquila and Priscilla met in Ephesus and taught him more accurately about the way of God?

44.  These itinerant Jewish exorcists call the name of the Lord Jesus when driving out evil spirits. However, the man in whom the evil spirit resided leaped on them, overpowered them, and prevailed against them.  They fled out naked and wounded.

45.  What was the name of this silversmith who persuaded his fellow silversmiths that if people continued to believe in Paul their trade was in danger of falling into disrepute and the temple of Diana may be despised likewise her magnificence may be destroyed?

46.  Sinking into a deep sleep, this man fell from the third floor window of a building, but as Paul embraced him, he was raised to life again.

47.  In this place, Paul predicted his future by telling the elders that he was going to Jerusalem bound in the Spirit, chains and tribulations awaited him. He also told them that they would see his face no longer. With his words, the elders felt so sad and grieved over.