The Prodigal Son Quiz

The story of the Prodigal Son is only about forgiveness from a parent to a child. (True/False)

Forgiveness requires the person being forgiven to show remorse. (True/False)

Explain the meaning of the phrase "the Prodigal Son" in your own words.

How does the story of the Prodigal Son teach us about forgiveness?

What does the younger son do with his inheritance?

• Saves it for the future

• Invests it wisely

• Spends it frivolously

• Shares it with the poor

When the younger son runs out of money, what kind of work does he take on?

• Becomes a merchant

• Works in his father's fields

• Tends pigs

• Joins the army

In the story, the younger son asks his father for what?

• Permission to travel

• Half of his inheritance

• Help with the farm work

• A new horse

Why does the younger son decide to return home?

• He misses his family

• He has learned a valuable lesson

• He is out of money and starving

• All of the above

How does the father react when he sees his son returning?

• Scolds him for his behavior

• Ignores him completely

• Welcomes him with open arms

• Demands repayment of the inheritance

What does the older son feel about his father's forgiveness of his younger brother?

• He rejoices with his family

• He feels happy for his brother

• He is jealous and resentful

• He doesn't care much