Old Testament · Law (Torah)
Exodus Bible Quiz
Test your knowledge of Exodus: Moses, the plagues, the Red Sea and the Ten Commandments.
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In which location do the Israelites receive the Ten Commandments?
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Answer: C. Mount Sinai
The Ten Commandments are given to Moses on Mount Sinai in Exodus 20.
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In which land did Moses find refuge and marry?
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Answer: C. Midian
Exodus 2:15 - 'When Pharaoh heard of this, he tried to kill Moses, but Moses fled from Pharaoh and went to live in Midian.'
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What sacred name did God reveal to Moses at the burning bush?
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Answer: B. I AM WHO I AM
Exodus 3:14 - 'God said to Moses, I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: I AM has sent me to you.'
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What was on top of the ark of the covenant?
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Answer: B. The atonement cover with two cherubim
Exodus 25:18-20 - 'And make two cherubim out of hammered gold at the ends of the cover. Make one cherub on one end and the second cherub on the other.'
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Where did Moses' mother hide him as a baby?
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Answer: B. A papyrus basket among the reeds
Exodus 2:3 - 'But when she could hide him no longer, she got a papyrus basket for him and coated it with tar and pitch. Then she placed the child in it and put it among the reeds along the bank of the Nile.'
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What happened when the cloud lifted from the tabernacle?
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Answer: A. The Israelites set out on their journey
Exodus 40:36 - 'In all the travels of the Israelites, whenever the cloud lifted from above the tabernacle, they would set out.'
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Which geographical feature is famously crossed during the Israelites' escape from Egypt?
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Answer: D. Red Sea
The Israelites crossed the Red Sea as they fled Egypt, with the waters parting for them (Exodus 14).
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How many days was Moses on Mount Sinai receiving the law?
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Answer: C. 40 days and 40 nights
Exodus 24:18 - 'Then Moses entered the cloud as he went on up the mountain. And he stayed on the mountain forty days and forty nights.'
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What was the purpose of the Tabernacle as described in Exodus?
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Answer: A. To be a place of worship and God's dwelling among His people
The Tabernacle was built as God's portable dwelling place among Israel (Exodus 25-27).
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Which act demonstrated Israel's unfaithfulness shortly after receiving the Law?
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Answer: D. Worship of the golden calf
While Moses was on Mount Sinai, the Israelites made and worshiped a golden calf (Exodus 32).
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What miraculous event caused Pharaoh to release the Israelites initially?
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Answer: C. The tenth plague-the death of the firstborn
The death of the firstborn in Egypt led Pharaoh to finally let the Israelites go (Exodus 12:29-30).
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Who carved the second set of stone tablets?
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Answer: C. Moses
Exodus 34:1 - 'The Lord said to Moses, Chisel out two stone tablets like the first ones, and I will write on them the words that were on the first tablets, which you broke.'
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What did Moses ask to see when he pleaded with God?
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Answer: B. God's glory
Exodus 33:18 - 'Then Moses said, Now show me your glory.'
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What is the theological significance of the phrase 'The LORD, the LORD, compassionate and gracious' in Exodus 34?
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Answer: D. It describes God's character and covenant faithfulness
This phrase highlights God's mercy and patience with His people, emphasizing His loving nature (Exodus 34:6-7).
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At which plague did the magicians declare 'This is the finger of God'?
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Answer: B. Gnats
Exodus 8:19 - 'Then the magicians said to Pharaoh, This is the finger of God. But Pharaoh's heart was hard and he would not listen.'
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What was the recurring pattern of Pharaoh's response during the plagues?
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Answer: A. Agree during the plague, then harden his heart when it ended
Throughout Exodus 7-11, Pharaoh repeatedly promises relief during plagues but hardens his heart and refuses when the plague is removed.
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What is a unique literary feature of Exodus compared to other biblical books?
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Answer: C. Detailed instructions for building the Tabernacle
Exodus contains extensive, detailed specifications for the Tabernacle and its furnishings, showcasing its importance (Exodus 25-31).
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What material was used to make the Ark of the Covenant's cover, the mercy seat?
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Answer: B. Gold
The mercy seat was made of pure gold and placed on the Ark of the Covenant (Exodus 25:17-21).
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How does the priesthood establish principles of mediated access to God?
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Answer: C. Sinful people require qualified mediators to approach holy God safely
Exodus 28:1; 30:20-21 - The priesthood with specific qualifications, garments, and procedures shows that sinful humanity needs mediation to approach holy God.
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Answer key
- C. Mount Sinai
- C. Midian
- B. I AM WHO I AM
- B. The atonement cover with two cherubim
- B. A papyrus basket among the reeds
- A. The Israelites set out on their journey
- D. Red Sea
- C. 40 days and 40 nights
- A. To be a place of worship and God's dwelling among His people
- D. Worship of the golden calf
- C. The tenth plague-the death of the firstborn
- C. Moses
- B. God's glory
- D. It describes God's character and covenant faithfulness
- B. Gnats
- A. Agree during the plague, then harden his heart when it ended
- C. Detailed instructions for building the Tabernacle
- B. Gold
- C. Sinful people require qualified mediators to approach holy God safely
About the book of Exodus
Exodus is the 2nd book of the Bible and belongs to the Law (Torah) section of the Old Testament. It has 40 chapters. Exodus tells how God rescued Israel from slavery in Egypt through Moses: the burning bush, the ten plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant and Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai.
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