Test Your Knowledge on the Spiritual Discipline of Fasting

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Quiz Questions

1.
Fasting in the Bible is the act of abstaining from _____ .
- A.
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  Shelter
- B.
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  Sleep
- C.
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  Food
- D.
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  Entertainment
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In biblical times, fasting was used when?
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  In mourning
- B.
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  Preparing for Passover
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  Before the harvest
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  Before reading the Torah
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Fasting is not just done as an individual activity, but by communities, as well. When Samuel was leading the Israelites, they fasted to repent for sinning against the Lord before being attacked by the _____.
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- A.
  Benjaminites
- B.
  Babylonians
- C.
  Philistines
- D.
  Romans
4.
Another reason biblical people fasted was to deal with great calamity. The prophet Joel called for fasting after an invasion of:
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  Flies
- B.
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  Locusts
- C.
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  Snakes
- D.
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  Frogs
5.
Which prophet warned the people of Nineveh to fast in order to show their repentance?
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  Samuel
- B.
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  Jonah
- C.
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  Ezra
- D.
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  Jeremiah
6.
The people of Israel asked the prophet Zechariah if they could end the biblical fasts as they were nearing completion of building the _____.
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  Tower of Babel
- B.
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  Ark of the Covenant
- C.
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  Golden Calf
- D.
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  Second Temple
7.
Isaiah tells us what type of fast is pleasing to God. Which of these is NOT part of such a fast?
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  Tightening chains of injustice
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  Feeding the hungry
- C.
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  Giving shelter to the poor
- D.
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  Clothing the naked
8.
The holiest day in Judaism, the Day of Atonement, is also a fast day known as _____.
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  Yom Kippur
- B.
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  Rosh Hashanah
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  Sukkot
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  Passover

Quiz Outcomes

1.
You are a Ruth!
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Great effort! You are a Ruth, the young Moabite woman who dedicated herself to following and knowing more about the God of Israel. Like Ruth, you are a pilgrim, just starting out on the path to becoming more knowledgeable about the fating traditions of Judaism. Thank you for taking our quiz! Scroll below to see the answers. Discover type of fast that God desires from us and how we can respond to those instructions in our complimentary devotional on fasting.
2.
You are an Ezra!
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Well done! You are an Ezra, the leader who led the spiritual renewal and education of the Israelites when they returned to the Holy Land after 70 years in exile. Like Ezra, you have a thirst for knowledge and are dedicated to learning more about fasting in Judaism. Thank you for taking our quiz! Scroll below to see the answers. Discover type of fast that God desires from us and how we can respond to those instructions in our complimentary devotional on fasting.
3.
You are a Deborah!
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Congratulations! You are a Deborah, one of the judges chosen by God to lead and teach the people of Israel.Like Deborah, you are a true student of the Bible, dedicated to learning more about the Jewish traditions of fasting. Thank you for taking our quiz! Scroll below to see the answers. Discover type of fast that God desires from us and how we can respond to those instructions in our complimentary devotional on fasting.
4.
You are a Solomon!
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Outstanding! You are a true Solomon! Your wealth of knowledge is undeniable when it comes to the longstanding practice of fasting in Judaism. Thank you for taking our quiz! Scroll below to see the answers. Discover type of fast that God desires from us and how we can respond to those instructions in our complimentary devotional on fasting.