Quiz: The Old Testament Books of Wisdom
and Poetry
Question 1
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“Genuine righteousness leads to life, but pursuing evil leads to death.” (Prov. 11:19) is an example of
Synonymous parallelism
Antithetical parallelism
Synthetic parallelism
Comparative parallelism
Question 2
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________________ are songs of praise that focus on the Lord’s eternal attributes and His great acts in
creation and history.
Laments
Psalms of Thanksgiving
Royal Psalms
Hymns
Question 3
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According to our textbook, _________________ is one of the more popular topics in the book of
Proverbs.
Crime and Punishment
Wealth and Poverty
Hope and Change
Grace and Peace
Question 4
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The focus of the Proverbs is heavenly rather than earthly.
True
False
Incorrect: Question 5
0 / 1 pts
According to our textbook, _________________ is one of the more popular topics in the book of
Proverbs.
Trust in the Lord
Wisdom
Godly fear
Marriage and Sexuality
Question 6
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In response to his friends’ advice, Job admits that he is a sinner but that his sins are not categorically vile.
Job asserts that he may have committed mortal sins but he certainly did not commit venial ones.
True
False
Question 7
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According to our textbook, the value of _______________ is a reoccurring theme or motif found
throughout the book of Ecclesiastes.
Education
Wealth
Experience
Wisdom
Question 8
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The _____________ are prayers of extreme emotion and anger calling on God to bring severe judgment
on the enemies of God and the psalmist.
Psalms of Confession
Royal Psalms
Psalms of Ascent
Imprecatory Psalms
Question 9
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Most of the book of Proverbs is attributed to ______________.
King Saul
King David
King Solomon
A teacher named Qohelet
Question 10
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The list of individuals who composed material in the Psalms includes Moses.
True
False
Question 11
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A proverb is a short poetic sentence conveying wisdom in a concise and memorable form.
True
False
Question 12
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In the second cosmic test in the book of Job, the Lord allows Satan to take Job's health, but he must
preserve Job's life.
True
False
Question 13
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Job states his faith in the resurrection when he says: “I know that my redeemer
lives…And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God.”
True
False
Question 14
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According to our textbook, the _____________________ is a reoccurring theme or motif found
throughout the book of Ecclesiastes.
Vanity of Life
Necessity of Education
Value of Godliness
Omniscience of God
Question 15
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In the book of Job the Lord presents his servant Job as a model of righteousness before Satan.
True
False
Question 16
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Historically, the most common method used in interpreting the Song of Songs was to treat the Song as
an allegory of God’s love for Israel.
True
False
Question 17
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According to our textbook, the expression “_______________” refers to the activities of man as
observed and experienced from a human perspective.
life under the sun
eat, drink, and be merry
for everything there is a season
sign of the times
Question 18
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___________________ predictively refer to Christ, the anointed messianic King.
Royal Psalms
Kingship Psalms
Psalms of Ascent
Messianic Psalms.
Question 19
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Proverbs are general truths, not specific promises or guarantees from God.
True
False
Question 20
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According to our textbook, _____________________ is a reoccurring theme or motif found throughout
the book of Ecclesiastes.
Remembering Others
Remembering God
Remembering Sunday
Remembering the Times.
Question 21
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The Proverbs are wise sayings that express deep truths in capsule form.
True
False
Question 22
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The list of individuals who composed material in the Psalms includes David.
True
False
Incorrect: Question 23
0 / 1 pts
According to our textbook, the _____________________ is a reoccurring theme or motif found
throughout the book of Ecclesiastes.
Providence of God
Sovereignty of God
Omniscience of God
Verity of God
Question 24
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________________ are prayers that celebrate the special relationship between the Lord and the house
of the Davidic king.
Messianic Psalms
Kingship Psalms
Psalms of Thanksgiving
Royal Psalms
Question 25
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The ____________________ are expressions of trust in the Lord and praise to the Lord for the security
He provides to those who trust in Him.
Royal Psalms
Imprecatory Psalms
Psalms of Confidence
Psalms of Ascent
Question 26
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According to our textbook, allegorical interpretations of the Song of Songs are correct since they are
based on careful exegesis of the text in the Song of Songs.
True
False
Question 27
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According to our textbook, _____________________ is a reoccurring theme or motif found throughout
the book of Ecclesiastes.
Life without confidence
Life Under the Law
Life Under the Sun
Life without faith
Question 28
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“Pride comes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall.” (Prov. 16:18) is an example of
Synonymous parallelism
Antithetical parallelism
Synthetic parallelism
Comparative parallelism
Question 29
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According to our textbook, perhaps the greatest benefit the believer can gain by studying the Song of
Songs is the reminder that love is a gift from God and should be enjoyed as a gift.
True
False
Question 30
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The Proverbs tell us how to live life successfully.
True
False
Question 31
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_______________ often teach practical lessons about everyday living.
Hymns
Wisdom Psalms
Psalms of Thanksgiving
Psalms of Confidence
Question 32
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The key literary characteristic within the individual proverb is ______________.
symbolism
parallelism
hyperbole
metaphor
Question 33
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The phrase “of Solomon” in the Hebrew title of the Song of Songs calls into question whether this was a
song “by Solomon,” “about Solomon,” or “for Solomon.”
True
False
Question 34
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While the wise sage of Ecclesiastes has traditionally been identified as King Solomon, the name of
Solomon is never explicitly referenced within the book.
True
False
Question 35
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Most proverbs take the form of a four-line unit, with the first line corresponding to the fourth line and
the second line corresponding to the third line This correspondence is through some form of parallelism.
True
False
Question 36
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The book of Proverbs consistently presents the sluggard as a fool and the diligent person as wise.
True
False
Question 37
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Job’s friends assume he must have done something terribly wrong, unjust, or unwise to
experience such an incredible tragedy.
True
False
Question 38
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The __________ focus on the Lord’s kingdom rule over His creation.
Kingship Psalms
Royal Psalms
Messianic Psalms
Psalms of Confidence
Question 39
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Job’s friends respond to his suffering by saying, “Why don’t you curse God and die?”
True
False
Question 40
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In the __________________, the psalmist confesses his sin and prays for the Lord’s forgiveness and
restoration.
Penitential Psalms
Psalms of Ascent
Messianic Psalms
Psalms of Grace & Mercy
Question 41
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“Good news from a distant land is like cold water to a parched throat.” (Prov. 25:25) is an example of
Synonymous parallelism
Antithetical parallelism
Synthetic parallelism
Comparative parallelism
Question 42
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Bildad, one of Job’s three friends, suggests that God may use suffering as a means to
keep men from sin, to chastise, and to maintain a healthy degree of reverence before the Almighty.
True
False
Question 43
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The book of Job concludes with God prospering Job once again and blessing him with twice the wealth.
True
False
Question 44
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In Proverbs child-rearing is a family affair but discipline begins with the individual.
True
False
Question 45
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Proverbs concentrates primarily on practical issues rather than focusing on theological issues.
True
False
Question 46
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A _________________ is a prayer offered in times of trouble, pleading for God’s help, intervention, and
deliverance.
Psalm of Confidence
Wisdom Psalm
Lament
Hymn
Incorrect: Question 47
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According to our textbook, the _____________________ is a reoccurring theme or motif found
throughout the book of Ecclesiastes.
Evaluation of Life
Inexperience of Youth
Inevitability of Death
Equality of All
Question 48
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The psalms are divided into _____________ books.
Three
Five
Seven
Ten
Question 49
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Job’s responds to God in faith knowing it is enough that God is in control.
True
False
Question 50
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According to our textbook, many church fathers viewed the Song of Songs typologically as a picture of
Christ’s love for His bride, the church.
True
False
