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.

Quiz on Revelation

Test I. Identify the following:

1. The Latin word for “revelation” and its meaning

2. The secret core and sanctuary of man

3. The first way in which God revealed Himself in the world

4. These are human events which God’s presence and action can be discerned and judged.

5. God’s perfect, final, complete and irrevocable revelation in the world

6. These refer to the principles or elements of goodness, truth, and beauty found in other religions.

7. It simply refers to God’s personal loving communication of Himself and His plan to men.

8. The saint who is famous of his defense of God’s existence through the use of reason                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

9. A literature of faith written in different languages

Test II. Write the word AWAKE if the statement is true and ASLEEP if it is false.

1. As the Magisterium, the Church receives a divine mandate with the help of the Holy Spirit to interpret,teach, and guard faithfully the deposit of faith.

2. The Sacred Scriptures contain all God’s revelation.

3. In natural revelation, God communicates Himself through creation seen and known through reason.

4. The Sacred Tradition refers to the process by which God’s revelation in Christ is communicated to us.

5. To obey the dictates of our conscience reflects our very dignity as human persons.

6. By revealing Himself to us, God is calling us all to a loving fellowship with Him.

7. Revelation takes place in and through human experience, but not all human experience is revelation.

8. All experience of God is mediated in or channeled through created universe, persons, places and nature but most of all in Jesus Christ.

9. When we say that the Sacred Scripture is the norm for understanding and interpreting revelation, it simply means that no subsequent revelation can contradict what God has revealed in the Bible.

10. Since revelation is an ongoing God’s action in the world, private revelation continues to add or improve God’s revelation in Jesus Christ.

11. If St. Faustina is to Divine Mercy, St. Mary Margaret Alacoque is to Sacred Heart of Jesus.

12. If St. Catherine Laboure is to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, St. Bernadette is to Our Lady of Fatima.

13. Visions, prophecy and apparitions are common examples of the signs of the times.

14. By revealing Himself, God wishes to make us capable of responding to Him, and of knowing Him, and of loving Him far beyond our own natural capacity.

15. God has revealed and continues to reveal Himself in other religious traditions, even non-Christian ones.                                                                                                

Test IV. Give the following:

(2) The deposit of faith or divine revelation

(5) Five Ways to prove and defend God’s existence through the use of reason.

(3) Examples of Natural Revelation

(3) Examples of Supernatural Revelation

(2) Two Main Parts of the Sacred Scriptures   

Quiz on the Acts of the Apostles (Chapters 1 - 10)

QUIZ ON ACTS OF THE APOSTLES

CHAPTERS 1 – 10

1.  Who is the author of the book of Acts?  

2.  What is proposed as the primary purpose of the book of Acts? 

3.  How long a period was it between the resurrection and ascension of Christ?

4.  From where did Jesus ascend to heaven? 

5.  Where did the apostles and other disciples stay in Jerusalem after the Ascension?

6.  What procedure was used to determine who would replace Judas?

7.  Who replaced Judas Iscariot?

8.  What event took place in Jerusalem 50 days after the Resurrection of Jesus?

9.  What two audible and visible signs signified the Holy Spirit’s presence? 

10.What did those filled with Spirit begin to do?

11.At what particular hour of the day the Holy Spirit descended on the apostles?  

12.To what prophet does Peter attribute the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on that day?

13.How many were converted and baptized after hearing the kerygmatic speech of Peter?

14.What was the first miracle performed by Peter? 

15.Who were the first apostles to be arrested by the Jewish authorities? 

16.Who is referred to by Peter as “the stone rejected by the builders which has become the chief cornerstone” (cf. Ps 118:22)?

17.The name of that certain Levite from Cyprus who was singled out as an example of love and generosity after selling his property and donated the proceeds to the apostles?  

18.As the church in Jerusalem grew in number, this group of widows complained to the apostles that they were being neglected in the daily distribution?  

19.Who among these men did not belong to the seven men (deacons) who were appointed to assist the apostles? [Barnabas, Nicanor, Nicholas, Parmenas, Philip, Prochorus, Silas, Stephen, Timon, Timothy]

20.One of these seven deacons was seized and brought to the council because of his blasphemous words against Moses and God.

21.After accusing the religious leaders of the council of murdering the Just One (Jesus), as their fathers killed the prophets who foretold His coming, he was led out of the city and stoned him to death.

22.Who consented stoning of this Christian protomartyr to death?

23.As the great persecution against the church, the church was scattered throughout _____ and _____, except the apostles.

24.Who performed these miracles — casting out unclean spirits, healing the paralyzed — and preached the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ among the Samaritans in Samaria?

25.This sorcerer in Samaria attempted to purchase from the apostles the ability to impart the Spirit by the laying on of hands, thinking that the gift of God could be bought with money.

26.The apostle who rebuked and commanded this sorcerer to repent and pray in order for him to be forgiven.

27.This man was converted and baptized by Philip after explaining to him the passage he was reading from the prophet Isaiah 53:7-8.

28.What did Saul get from the high priest in Jerusalem which gave him the power to arrest and bring the Disciples of Christ to Jerusalem?

29.What truck Saul on the road as he came near Damascus?

30.What was the voice saying to Saul as he fell on the ground? What was his response to the voice?

31.Who told Saul to go to the city, where he would be told what to do?

32.How was Saul led into the city? 

33.What did Saul do for three days?

34.To whom did the Lord appear in a vision, commissioning him to go to the street called Straight and inquire at the house of Judas for one called Saul?

35.As the hands of Ananias were laid on Saul so that he might receive his sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit, what fell down from his eyes which enabled him to recover his sight immediately?

36.Who plotted to kill Saul in Damascus?  How did he escape?

37.Who brought Saul before the apostles in Jerusalem?

38.Where did the apostles take Saul after an attempt was made to kill him in Jerusalem?

39.Who was paralyzed and bedridden man for eight years whom Peter healed in the name of Jesus in Lydda?

40.Who was this woman disciple who Peter raised from the dead at Joppa?

41.What was the name of a certain tanner who stayed with Peter in Joppa for many days?

42.This centurion was describes as a devout man who feared God with his entire household, gave alms generously, and prayed to God always.

43.Who told him that his prayers and alms were pleasing before God and to summon Peter?

44.How many times the vision of heaven opening and a great sheet descending, filled with all kinds of animals, insects and birds appeared to Peter as he prayed?

45.(TRUE/FALSE) When Cornelius met Peter, he fell down at Peter’s feet and worshiped but- Peter lifted him up, telling him that he also was a man.