Bible quiz, genius edition
Monday, September 20, 2010
By Megan Sweas
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If you score a passing grade with "Who wants to be a Bible Scholar" in U.S. Catholic's October 2010 issue, give some extra credit questions a try. The answers, ranging from curious to implausible, may not be what you expect.
1. Who killed Goliath?
A. Elhanan
B. Saul
C. Samuel
D. Abner
2. How many of each animal did Noah's take on the ark?
A. Two
B. Nine
C. Twelve
D. Fourteen
3. What creature would an Israelite find loathsome to eat?
A. The ibex
B. Shrimp
C. The sparrow
D. Crickets
4. In the Exodus story, who tried to kill Moses?
A. Cain
B. Aaron
C. Joshua
D. God
5. What happened to the children who called Elisha "baldhead"?
A. They became lepers.
B. They were exiled.
C. They were invited to supper.
D. They were mauled by bears.
6. What was the bride price David paid to marry Saul's daughter Mical?
A. The foreskins of one hundred Philistines
B. The foreskins of two hundred Philistines
C. A thousand shekels
D. A hundred jars of oil
7. What happens to the man who touches Mount Sinai?
A. He will turn white as snow.
B. He will turn to stone.
C. He must be stoned to death or killed with arrows.
D. He becomes a pillar of salt.
8. What is the penalty for doing work on the Sabbath?
A. Forty lashes
B. Sixty shekels
C. Thirty days in the slammer
D. Death
9. What kind of cloth is forbidden for an Israelite to wear?
A. Poly-cotton
B. Wool
C. Goat hair
D. Leather
10. What happens to an Israelite who swears at his mother?
A. He gets grounded.
B. He is put to death.
C. He is sent to his room.
D. He gets expelled from the camp.
Check out the answers on page 2.
By Father Paul Boudreau, a priest of the Diocese of Norwich, Connecticut, who contributed all the funny parts and U.S. Catholic columnist Alice Camille, who really tried to make this a learning experience. It accompanies "Who wants to be a Bible scholar?" in the October 2010 issue of U.S. Catholic magazine (Volume 75, No. 10, page 26-29).
A question about faith and Father Boudreau's "Road to Damascus"
By Jack Vaughan (not verified) on Thursday, June 30, 2011This question is not necessarily addressed to the topic here but as a general question to Fr. Boudreau. I have a question he can probably answer, or at least he can for me. I would hope it might help others who are as "faith challenged" as I am.
I would call myself a "recurring Catholic". Recent events have led me back to the faith, even though at times it seems to defy all logic. I have had some incredibly positive and fortuitous experiences in the last few weeks, despite facing the biggest challenges of my life. I can only see some of these outcomes being the result of some Divine intervention, and they have renewed my faith and changed my whole world view.
So, my question is: What made a writer for Motocross Action nicknamed "Bazzer" give all of that up suddenly and become a Catholic Priest all those years ago? What, Fr. Paul, was your so-called "Road to Damascus"? I have never seen you write about this. It could really help a 48 year old man who read you in Catholic school as a 12 year old kid, when I should have been paying attention, understand the transition I am undergoing. Any help you could give me would really be appreciated. because you may be the only guy with the insight, wisdom and sense of humor to help me through this.
If Fr. Paul doesn't read this on a regular basis and some kind person could direct this to his email, it would be greatly appreciated.
P.S. The answer to number 2 is one of those things that is confusing as hell, pardon the pun. God ordered Noah to take 2 of each kind of animal, but he also ordered Noah to take 7 of each clean animal. So, the answer is 2 or 7, or 9 or whatever. God, why did you have to make this stuff so hard?!
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By Elba Zuvich (not verified) on Monday, September 20, 2010You people are crazy and you're splitting your hairs. How do you touch a mountain? This was fun. I like the one in the magazine. I got 45 correct in that one. Thanks. Elba
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