Quiz on Israelites in Egypt

How many descendants of Jacob went to Egypt originally?

• Fifty

• Seventy

• Eighty

• One hundred

What happened to Joseph and his brothers after they arrived in Egypt?

• They became kings

• They all died

• They moved back to Canaan

• They built pyramids

What does it mean that the Israelites were 'exceedingly fruitful'?

• They had a lot of food

• They had many children

• They were very happy

• They were very rich

What did the new king of Egypt think about the Israelites?

• He wanted to befriend them

• He thought they were too numerous

• He wanted to learn their language

• He wanted to send them away

Why do you think the king felt threatened by the growing number of Israelites?

• He thought they would take his throne

• He wanted to make them his servants

• He was afraid they would leave Egypt

• He wanted to make peace with them

What can we infer about the relationship between the Israelites and the Egyptians at this time?

• They were allies

• They were enemies

• They were indifferent to each other

• They were family

Why might the author have mentioned that Joseph was already in Egypt?

• To show how important Joseph was

• To explain why the Israelites were there

• To indicate that he was a good leader

• To suggest that he would return

What does the phrase 'the land was filled with them' suggest about the Israelites?

• They were lost

• They were spreading out

• They were unhappy

• They were fighting each other

How does the new king's attitude towards the Israelites compare with Joseph's earlier relationship with them?

• The king liked the Israelites, while Joseph did not

• The king was afraid of them, while Joseph welcomed them

• The king wanted to help them, while Joseph ignored them

• The king was indifferent, while Joseph was protective

Based on the passage, what might happen next in the story of the Israelites in Egypt?

• They will become friends with the king

• They will leave Egypt peacefully

• They may face challenges or oppression

• They will build a new city