12b Flashcards
According to the introduction to the Old Testament short story, a story in this context is best understood as:
a) A fictional account for entertainment.
b) A carefully constructed narrative that communicates a message.
c) A historical record of events.
d) A lengthy epic poem.
b) A carefully constructed narrative that communicates a message.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a characteristic of Hebrew narratives?
a) Sparse physical descriptions.
b) Focus on actions.
c) Emphasis on dialogue.
d) Detailed accounts of characters’ inner thoughts.
d) Detailed accounts of characters’ inner thoughts
The story of Jonah is described as an ironic portrayal of:
a) A prophet.
b) A king.
c) A common citizen.
d) A foreign nation.
a) A prophet.
Which of the following stories is described as a suspenseful narrative?
a) Ruth.
b) Esther.
c) Jonah.
d) Tobit.
b) Esther.
Which of the following stories features a courageous widow who saves her nation and is considered Deutero-canonical?
a) Esther.
b) Ruth.
c) Judith.
d) Jonah.
c) Judith.
The story of Tobit is described as a:
a) Suspenseful narrative.
b) Folk-like tale where a son saves his father and gains a wife.
c) Love story with hidden layers.
d) Satire of a prophetic call.
b) Folk-like tale where a son saves his father and gains a wife.
The concept of parallelism in Hebrew narratives refers to:
a) Parallel scenes that mirror or act as a foil.
b) Long, descriptive passages.
c) Extensive use of dialogue.
d) Stories primarily focused on miracles.
a) Parallel scenes that mirror or act as a foil.
Which of the following characters is presented as an “outsider” in the Hebrew short stories?
a) Naomi.
b) Boaz.
c) Ruth.
d) Esther’s husband.
c) Ruth.
In the context of the short stories, the role of God is often portrayed as:
a) Being in the background, responsible for the successes of ordinary people.
b) Directly intervening with miracles in every situation.
c) Clearly dictating the actions of the main characters.
d) Absent from the narratives of ordinary people.
a) Being in the background, responsible for the successes of ordinary people.
The story of Ruth is set in the time of the Judges but is believed to have been written in the:
a) Time of the Exodus.
b) Period of the monarchy.
c) Post-exilic period.
d) Time of the patriarchs.
c) Post-exilic period.
The central theme of the Book of Ruth is identified as the practice of:
a) “Hesed,” meaning “loving kindness” or “steadfast love.”
b) Strict adherence to legal codes.
c) Military conquest and territorial expansion.
d) The importance of individual piety over community.
a) “Hesed,” meaning “loving kindness” or “steadfast love.”
In the story of Ruth, Moab is presented with irony because its name contrasts with:
a) The poverty of Naomi.
b) Bethlehem, meaning “house of bread.”
c) The foreign gods worshipped there.
d) The kindness shown to Naomi.
b) Bethlehem, meaning “house of bread.”
Boaz’s question, “To whom does this young woman belong?” highlights Ruth’s status as a:
a) Wealthy landowner.
b) Powerful leader.
c) Stranger, orphan, and widow.
d) Well-known member of the community.
c) Stranger, orphan, and widow.
Boaz demonstrates “hesed” towards Ruth by:
a) Showing her “loving kindness” and repaying her loyalty to Naomi.
b) Ignoring her foreign origin.
c) Forcing her to work hard in his fields.
d) Criticizing Naomi’s decisions.
a) Showing her “loving kindness” and repaying her loyalty to Naomi.
The custom described in Deuteronomy 25:5-10, relevant to the story of Ruth, concerns:
a) The duty of a husband’s brother to marry his deceased brother’s widow to continue his lineage.
b) Rules for gleaning in the fields.
c) Regulations regarding marriage to foreigners.
d) Rituals for mourning the loss of a spouse.
a) The duty of a husband’s brother to marry his deceased brother’s widow to continue his lineage.
In the story of Ruth, the community declares, “A son has been born to Naomi…” This highlights:
a) The biological motherhood of Naomi.
b) Ruth’s exclusion from the Israelite community.
c) Naomi’s restored hope and familial line through Ruth’s child.
d) The irrelevance of Ruth’s Moabite origin.
c) Naomi’s restored hope and familial line through Ruth’s child.
The note to students indicates that the slides on which book will NOT appear on the final exam?
a) Jonah.
b) Ruth.
c) Esther.
d) Judith.
a) Jonah.
The historical setting for the prophet Jonah is during the days of:
a) King David.
b) King Solomon.
c) Jeroboam II.
d) The Babylonian exile.
c) Jeroboam II.
The Ninevites are portrayed as a symbol of what for the Israelites in the story of Jonah?
a) Potential allies.
b) Divine favor.
c) Evil.
d) Religious piety.
c) Evil.
The Book of Jonah is believed to have been written:
a) Before the exile.
b) After the exile and the fall of northern Israel.
c) During the reign of Jeroboam II.
d) During the time of Moses
b) After the exile and the fall of northern Israel.
