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Book of Bereshit Quiz

How much do you know about the Book of Genesis?

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Question 1 of 10
What three things did Judah leave behind after his tryst with Tamar that she later used to demonstrate his paternity?
Question 2 of 10
Once Jacob arrives in Egypt, what land did he receive?
Question 3 of 10
In Parashat Vayera, Abraham agrees to sacrifice Isaac in the morning. What Jewish ritual emerges from Abraham being a morning person?
Question 4 of 10
How long did Jacob work in order to merit Rachel?
Question 5 of 10
According to Parashat Noah, why did God create many languages?
Question 6 of 10
What were Pharoah’s dreams about that Joseph interpreted, leading to his being appointed viceroy?
Question 7 of 10
In Parashat Vayishlach, Dinah is attacked and her brothers take vengeance. Where was Dinah’s attacker from?
Question 8 of 10
In Lekh Lekha, Sarah gives Hagar to Abram as a concubine. Where is Hagar from?
Question 9 of 10
In Parashat Bereshit, Adam and Eve get kicked out of the Garden of Eden for eating from the Tree of Knowledge. What are some rabbinic interpretations over the years of what they ate?
Question 10 of 10
In Parashat Vayehi, Jacob blesses all his sons. In his blessing for Judah, he says that Judah will launder his clothing in what substance?
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