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Multiple Choice Bible Quiz with Answers
This multiple choice Bible quiz has 20 questions with four options each and one correct answer, taken from across the Bible, from Genesis and Judges to the Gospels, Acts and the letters. Pick an answer and the quiz shows whether you were right, a short explanation and the verse that settles it in the Berean Standard Bible (BSB).
- Mixed levels
- 20 questions
- About 5 min
- Answers checked against the BSB
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How does this multiple choice Bible quiz work?
Each question has four options. Only one is supported by the verse, and the other three are plausible names, places or phrases from elsewhere in the Bible, so you need to know the passage rather than guess from the wording. After you choose, the quiz marks your answer, explains it in a sentence and shows the verse in the BSB, with a link to the book it comes from. Your score appears at the end, and you can start again as many times as you like.
The 20 questions are mixed in level. About a third are easy questions most churchgoers will know, such as who replaced Moses or what John the Baptist ate. The middle third ask about familiar books in more detail, and the last few, such as the name Daniel was given in Babylon or the priest who found the Book of the Law, will test regular readers.
Which parts of the Bible are in the quiz?
Fourteen questions come from the Old Testament: Genesis, Exodus, Joshua, Judges, 1 Samuel, 1 and 2 Kings, Nehemiah, Daniel and Micah. Six come from the New Testament: Matthew, John, Acts, Romans and James. The questions mix people, places and well-known sayings, so the quiz works as a general check of how well you know the whole Bible, not a single story.
If you want a quiz on one part of the Bible, try the Old Testament quiz or New Testament trivia. To pick a level, start with the easy Bible quiz or go straight to hard Bible trivia.
Can I print these multiple choice questions?
Yes. All 20 questions and answers are listed further down this page, so you can print the page from your browser for a class, a small group or a family night, or read them aloud and let everyone call out A, B, C or D. For ready-made sheets with separate answer keys, use the printable Bible quizzes. Leaders running a regular quiz night will also find more rounds on the Bible quiz hub and puzzles on the Bible games page.
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Try each question first, then open the answer to see the verse it comes from (Berean Standard Bible).
1. According to Genesis 11:31, from which city did Terah set out with Abram for the land of Canaan?Medium
- Nineveh
- Babylon
- Damascus
- Ur of the Chaldeans
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Answer: D. Ur of the Chaldeans
Terah took Abram, Lot and Sarai and set out from Ur of the Chaldeans for Canaan, but they settled in Haran.
“And Terah took his son Abram, his grandson Lot son of Haran, and his daughter-in-law Sarai the wife of Abram, and they set out from Ur of the Chaldeans for the land of Canaan. But when they arrived in Haran, they settled there.”
2. In Genesis 22, what did Abraham offer as a burnt offering in place of his son Isaac?Easy
- A lamb from his flock
- A young bull
- A ram caught in a thicket
- Two turtledoves
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Answer: C. A ram caught in a thicket
Abraham looked up and saw a ram caught by its horns in a thicket, and offered it in place of his son.
“Then Abraham looked up and saw behind him a ram in a thicket, caught by its horns. So he went and took the ram and offered it as a burnt offering in place of his son.”
3. According to Genesis 29:20, how many years did Jacob serve for Rachel?Medium
- Seven years
- Three years
- Twelve years
- Forty years
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Answer: A. Seven years
Jacob served seven years for Rachel, and they seemed but a few days because of his love for her.
“So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, yet it seemed but a few days because of his love for her.”
4. In Genesis 32, what new name was Jacob given after he wrestled through the night?Easy
- Abraham
- Israel
- Judah
- Edom
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Answer: B. Israel
The man said, "Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with men, and you have prevailed."
“Then the man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with men, and you have prevailed.””
5. In Exodus 17, who held up Moses' hands so that Israel would prevail in battle?Medium
- Joshua and Caleb
- Aaron and Hur
- Miriam and Aaron
- Eleazar and Phinehas
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Answer: B. Aaron and Hur
When Moses' hands grew heavy, Aaron and Hur held them up, one on each side, until the sun went down.
“When Moses’ hands grew heavy, they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. Then Aaron and Hur held his hands up, one on each side, so that his hands remained steady until the sun went down.”
6. After the death of Moses, to whom did the LORD say, "Arise" and cross over the Jordan?Easy
- Caleb son of Jephunneh
- Aaron the priest
- Gideon son of Joash
- Joshua son of Nun
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Answer: D. Joshua son of Nun
After Moses died, the LORD spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses' assistant, and told him to lead the people across the Jordan.
“Now after the death of His servant Moses, the LORD spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, saying, “Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore arise, you and all these people, and cross over the Jordan into the land that I am giving to the children of Israel.”
7. According to Judges 16:4, what was the name of the woman in the Valley of Sorek whom Samson loved?Easy
- Deborah
- Jezebel
- Delilah
- Bathsheba
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Answer: C. Delilah
Samson fell in love with a woman in the Valley of Sorek whose name was Delilah.
“Some time later, Samson fell in love with a woman in the Valley of Sorek, whose name was Delilah.”
8. According to 1 Samuel 16:7, what does the LORD look at, rather than outward appearance?Easy
- The heart
- The family name
- The strength of the arm
- The offerings brought
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Answer: A. The heart
The LORD told Samuel that man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.
“But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.””
9. According to 1 Kings 10:1, who came to test Solomon with difficult questions?Medium
- The king of Tyre
- Pharaoh's daughter
- The queen of Sheba
- The queen of Egypt
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Answer: C. The queen of Sheba
When the queen of Sheba heard about Solomon's fame, she came to test him with difficult questions.
“Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to test him with difficult questions.”
10. What was Elisha doing when Elijah threw his cloak around him?Hard
- Plowing with twelve teams of oxen
- Tending sheep in the hills
- Fishing in the Jordan
- Building an altar
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Answer: A. Plowing with twelve teams of oxen
Elijah found Elisha son of Shaphat plowing with twelve teams of oxen, and threw his cloak around him.
“So Elijah departed and found Elisha son of Shaphat. He was plowing with twelve teams of oxen, and he was with the twelfth team. Elijah passed by him and threw his cloak around him.”
11. According to 2 Kings 22:8, which high priest found the Book of the Law in the house of the LORD?Hard
- Zadok
- Eli
- Jehoiada
- Hilkiah
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Answer: D. Hilkiah
Hilkiah the high priest told Shaphan the scribe, "I have found the Book of the Law in the house of the LORD!"
“Then Hilkiah the high priest said to Shaphan the scribe, “I have found the Book of the Law in the house of the LORD!” And he gave it to Shaphan, who read it.”
12. In Nehemiah 2:17, what did Nehemiah call the people to rebuild?Medium
- The temple of Solomon
- The wall of Jerusalem
- The palace of David
- The tower of Babel
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Answer: B. The wall of Jerusalem
Nehemiah said, "Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, so that we will no longer be a disgrace."
“Then I said to them, “You see the trouble we are in. Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned down. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, so that we will no longer be a disgrace.””
13. According to Daniel 1:7, what new name did the chief official give Daniel?Hard
- Shadrach
- Abednego
- Belshazzar
- Belteshazzar
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Answer: D. Belteshazzar
Daniel was named Belteshazzar; his friends Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah became Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. Belshazzar was a king.
“The chief official gave them new names: To Daniel he gave the name Belteshazzar; to Hananiah, Shadrach; to Mishael, Meshach; and to Azariah, Abednego.”
14. According to Micah 5:2, out of which small town would come a ruler over Israel?Medium
- Bethlehem Ephrathah
- Nazareth of Galilee
- Hebron of Judah
- Shiloh of Ephraim
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Answer: A. Bethlehem Ephrathah
Micah says that out of Bethlehem Ephrathah, small among the clans of Judah, will come one to be ruler over Israel.
“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel — One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity.”
15. According to Matthew 3:4, what was John the Baptist's food?Easy
- Bread and fish
- Figs and olives
- Locusts and wild honey
- Manna and quail
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Answer: C. Locusts and wild honey
John wore a garment of camel's hair with a leather belt, and his food was locusts and wild honey.
“John wore a garment of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.”
16. In John 10:11, what does Jesus say the good shepherd does for the sheep?Easy
- Counts them every evening
- Lays down His life for them
- Leads them to the temple
- Shears them in the spring
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Answer: B. Lays down His life for them
Jesus said, "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep."
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.”
17. In Acts 7, at whose feet did the witnesses lay their garments while they stoned Stephen?Medium
- A young man named Saul
- The high priest Caiaphas
- The apostle Peter
- Gamaliel the teacher
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Answer: A. A young man named Saul
The witnesses laid their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul while they stoned Stephen.
“They dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. Meanwhile the witnesses laid their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul. While they were stoning him, Stephen appealed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.””
18. In Acts 5, which couple kept back part of the money from the land they sold?Medium
- Aquila and Priscilla
- Ananias and Sapphira
- Zechariah and Elizabeth
- Andronicus and Junia
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Answer: B. Ananias and Sapphira
Ananias, with his wife Sapphira's full knowledge, kept back some of the proceeds and brought only a portion to the apostles.
“Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. With his wife’s full knowledge, he kept back some of the proceeds for himself, but brought a portion and laid it at the apostles’ feet.”
19. Complete Romans 6:23: "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is ..."Easy
- Peace on earth to all people
- A crown that will not fade
- The land of promise
- Eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord
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Answer: D. Eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord
Romans 6:23 says the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
20. According to James 2:26, faith without what is dead?Medium
- Prayer
- Knowledge
- Deeds
- Baptism
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Answer: C. Deeds
James writes, "As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead."
“As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.”
Frequently asked questions
Is this multiple choice Bible quiz free?
Yes. The quiz is free to play, with no account or sign-up, and the answers and verses are shown on the page.
How many questions are in the quiz?
There are 20 multiple choice questions, each with four options and one correct answer. Most people finish in about five minutes.
Where do the answers come from?
Every answer is tied to a specific verse and checked against the Berean Standard Bible (BSB). After you answer, the verse is shown so you can read it yourself.
Is there a PDF of the questions and answers?
There is no separate PDF, but the full list of questions and answers on this page prints cleanly from your browser, and you can save it as a PDF with your browser's print option. The printable Bible quizzes page has more sets with answer keys.
Is the quiz suitable for kids?
Older children who know the main Bible stories can enjoy it, but some questions are hard. For younger children, the Bible quiz for kids uses shorter, simpler questions.