Workbook Grades 7-8

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H.H. Pope Tawadros IIPope of Alexandria &

Patriarch of the See of St. Mark

H.G. Bishop DavidBishop of the Diocese of New York

and New England

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Table of ContentsPage

My Church: Spirit and Life 4

The Book of Acts 10

The Sacrament of Baptism 25

The Pillar of Faith 29

The Book of Daniel 33

My Life is a Talent

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My Church: Spirit And Life1) The word “copt” in the Greek language is ____________.A. “khori” B. “Amouiny”C. “Αίγυπτος” D.“Hakhebtah” 2) The Coptic Church uses _____ calendarsA. 1 B. 2C. 3 D.4

3) Which Coptic saints played big roles in spreading the Christian faith in Eu-rope?A.St.ThomasandSt.Bartholomew B.St.PeterandSt.JohnC. St.PaulandSt.Barnabas D.St.MauriceandSt.Verena

4) List all of the calendars used by the Coptic Orthodox Church

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5) Bishops of the Coptic Orthodox Church are ordained after the reading of _____.A.ThePaulineEpistle B.TheCatholicEpistle

C.TheGospel D.TheActs(Praxis)

6) “Ortho” means: ________.A.Narrow B.Difficult

C.Straight D.Medium

7) Provide a verse confirming that the church is only the property of God Himself. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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8 What does “ekklesia” mean in English?A. Altar B.PriestVestmentsC. Church D.Congregation

9) Explain the seven key components of the deacon response, ““Pray for the peace of the one holy Catholic and Apostolic Orthodox Church of God.”A. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________B. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________C. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________D. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________E. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

F. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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10) Which type of ecclesiastical oil is used to consecrate the church?A. HolyMyron B.GalileanOilC. TheOilofJoy D.ExtraVirginOIl

11) The liturgy cannot be prayed in the absence of an altarA. True B.False

12) What does a priest need in order to celebrate the liturgy in the absence of an altar or church?A. ______________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

13) What are the three levels of clergy/ecclesiastical church leaders?A.______________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________B.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________C.______________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

14) Complete the following prayer the priest says to remind us we are among the Heavenlies during the liturgy: “ He whom the ___________ and _____________________ stand before Him.”A. Saints,Angels B.St.Mary,SaintsC. Angels,Archangels D.Saints,Archangels

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15) Through the sacrament of the Eucharist, we are united with A.TheHeavenlyOrders B.Eachother

C.OurLordJesus D.Alloftheabove

16) The spiritual person is defined as:A. SomeonewhoofferscontinuousrepentanceB. ThepersonwhocomestochurchthemostC. ThepersonwhomemorizesmoreversesthananybodyelseD. BothanswersBandCarecorrect

17) Provide two verses to explain why the human spirit must be submissive to the Holy Spirit::A. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

B. _______________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________

18) The sacraments were established by our Lord Jesus Christ in order to:A.Makeusliveahardlife B.GrantusthegraceoftheHolySpiritC.Makeusattendchurchforalongertime D.Tohelpuslearnhymns

19) Briefly explain why the sacrament of Baptism is known as the “door of all sac-raments.”___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

20) The 36 seals with which a baptized person is anointed sanctify his/herA.Thoughts B.ActionsC.Steps D.Alloftheaboveanswersarecorrect21.

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21) The unction of the sick is a prayer that only helps heal our spiritual illnessesA.True B.False

22) Our Lord sanctified the sacrament of Matrimony and described the spouses in a unique way. What did He say about their union?A. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________23) In any ordination of a priestly rank, the candidate must experience the descent of the Holy Spirit throughA.Thelayingofhands B.Prayingpsalm150C.Becominganapsaltos(chanter) D.Receivingthesacramentofmatrimony

24) The Holy Spirit of God is grieved when:A.Wegotochurchandpray B.WequenchHisconvictingofourwrongdoingsC.Weserveourbrothersandsisters D.Wefast

25) One of the key components of true repentance and confession is:A.WillinglyrepeatingthesamesinoverandoverB.Faithfullyapplyingourspiritualfather’sadviceC.NeglectingtomakeamendswiththosewehavewrongedD.Forgettingtoconfess

26. Recall each prayer hour from the agpeya and the event it commemorates from Christ’s lifea. ____________-_______________________________________________b. ____________-_______________________________________________c. ____________-_______________________________________________d. ____________-_______________________________________________e. ____________-_______________________________________________f. ____________-_______________________________________________g. ____________-_______________________________________________

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27. Which saint advised his disciples to continuously pray the Jesus prayer? a.St.Macarius b.St.Pachomious c.St.Anthony d.St.Shenouda

28. Briefly explain why it is important to attend spiritual meetings and have spiri-tual fellowship: (provide at least one verse to support your response________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

29. Which of the following practices enrich the spirit? a.Gluttony b.Prostrations c.Standingduringprayer d.BothBandCarecorrectanswers

30. Discuss three fields of service and what components they may consist of:

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The Book of Acts1. What comprises the historical books of the New Testament? a.HolyBookofActs b.TheFourGospels c.ThebookofGenesis d.Bothaandb

2. The Gospels relate the life of the _____________ _____________ ______________.

3. The Book of Acts relate the story of the ______________, the work of the ___ _________ _______________ in the church, and the evangelism of our Fathers the Holy Apostles and disciples.

4. Chapters 1-12 of the Holy Book of Acts consists of the work of ________________.

5. Chapters 13-28 of the Holy Book of Acts consists of the work of ________________.

6. Who is the true hero in the Holy Book of Acts? a.Judas b.KingHerod c.Ananias d.TheHolySpirit

7. The Holy Spirit: a.establishedthechurch b.gavethemwhattospeak c.filledthemeverytimetheyprayedandaskedforHisgifts d.ledalltheirdecisions e.gavethempower,abilities,gifts,teaching,andprophesying f.Alloftheabove

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8. Who is the writer of the Holy Book of Acts? a.St.Matthew b.St.Mark c.St.Luke d.St.John

9. What does the name “Luke” mean? a.Theenlightenedoneorbeareroflight b.TheloveofGod c.ThemotherofGod. 10. St Luke was a physician and an artist. He painted the first icon of a.St.Jude b.St.Mary c.theHolySpirit

11. What does “Theophilus” mean? a.Theenlightenedoneorbeareroflight b.TheloveofGod c.ThemotherofGod

12. The Holy Book of Acts is an extended story, one in which the church still lives its events. It does not end with _________________.

13. List similarities and differences between the Gospels and Holy Book of Acts. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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14. Describe the purpose of the Holy Book of Acts.

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15. The first 12 verses of the Holy Book of Acts talks about a.Theascension b.ChoosingSt.MatthiasinsteadofJudas c.StPetertheApostle’ssermon d.Thefirstimageofthechurch

16. What do we mean when we talk about tradition?

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17. What was required in order for the Holy Spirit to descend upon His disciples? How can we have the Holy Spirit work within us?

a.TheyhadtoobeytheLordJesusChristandremaininJerusalemb.Theyhadtocontinueinprayersandsupplicationsc.Withoneaccord,thelifeoffellowship

Us, too, if we would have the Holy Spirit work in us, must:a.ObeytheLordJesusChristbybeinginthechurchb.Continueinprayers&supplicationsc.Unitwithoneaccordinfellowshipandlove.

18. Choose the best answer: How did the disciples choose St. Matthias instead of Judas? a.Theyusedmultiplechoice

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b.Theyprayed c.Theyusedthe“lotmethod,”buttheyprayedfirst

19. What does Matthias mean? a.Yahweh’sgift b.TheloveofGod c.Thebearerofthelight d.Theenlightenone

20. According to Jewish tradition, Pentecost was the feast of ____har-vest_______________. 21. The feast of the harvest meansa. peoplegatheringtogethertoeatthefruitofthelandb. peoplerepentingandcomingtothefaith

22. Describe the purpose of the following signs that came with the descent of the Holy Spirit

a. Speakingintongues_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

b. Miracles_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

c. Fire________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

d. Arushingmightwind_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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23. How many people were baptized into Christianity after hearing St. Peter’s ser-mon? a.3b.30 c.300d.3,000

24. Choose the best answer: What were the conditions (2: 37-41) in which the bap-tized people were to receive the Holy Spirit? a.Truerepentancefromtheheart b.Baptism c.Truerepentancefromtheheart,followedbybaptism

25. The life of fellowship consists of a.prayer b.fasting c.givingalms d.alloftheabove

26. What does the term “breaking bread” refer to? a.Baptism b.Confession d.TheEucharist

27. How did the disciples heal the paralytic man? a.Buyingandgivinghimmedicine b.Doingasurgicalprocedure c.ThenameofChrist

28. True or False: Thereisnogiftwithoutincreaseexceptthatwithoutthanksgiving.

29. For the success, health, and works in our lives, the glory and honor belongs to a.Ourselvesforputtingintheeffort b.Ourparents c.Ourspiritualfather d.Ourteachers e.God

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30. How does the belief of the Sadducees oppose the Lord Jesus Christ? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

31. In the Sunday Psali, the church chants: “My Lord Jesus Christ help me” in order to strengthen us. How does St. Peter in the Holy Book of Acts praise the name of the Lord Christ before the high priests? a.ByproclaimingonlythenameoftheLordJesuscanperformamiracle b.Bytakingpersonalcreditforthemiracles c.Bysharingthatamagiciangavehimstrength

32. What was the sin of Ananias and Sapphira? a.Theydidnotgive b.TheyliedtotheHolySpirit c.Theydidnotwanttolookgoodinfrontofothers

33. People carried their sick into the streets so that a.theycouldgethealingfromthesun b.theycouldgethealingfromthestars c.St.Peter’sshadowmayfallonthemandhealthem 34. A lesson we get from the Holy Book of Acts is that those who suffer with Him will also be ____________________________ with Him.

35. The term ___________ refers to the Jews who spoke _____________________,while the term _____________ refers to the Jews who spoke ______________.

36. True or False: The deacons in the Holy Book of Acts were chosen by a vote.

37. How is the rite of ordaining deacons in modern days is similar to the Holy Book of Acts?___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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38. St Stephen disputed with many of the Jews in order to bring to the faith in the Lord. In his message, he talked about a.Abraham b.Moses c.rebukingJewsfortheirdisobedience d.alloftheabove

39. What was the response to St Stephen after his message? a.Hewaspraised b.Hewasglorified c.Hewasimprisoned d.Hewasstonedtodeath

40. Choose the best answer: St. Stephen was able to forgive this who stoned him as a.ChristforgavethosewhocrucifiedHim b.asheepisleadtoaslaughter c.thesunrisesintheeast d.itsnowsduringwinter

41. How did persecution of the church lead to its growth?

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42. True or False: AfterSimonwasbaptized,histhoughtswerestillevil.

43. It was not enough for the eunuch to believe in Christianity to be saved, but he also a.hadtosellallhehadandgivetothepoor b.prayandfastseventimesaday c.hadtobebaptized d.givealms

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44. The Holy Spirit carried Philip to wherever a.Philipwantedtogo b.Godwantedhimtoserve

45. Who is Saul? a.AJewfromTarsus b.APharisee c.Onewhopersecutesthebelieversofchurch d.ThepersonwholaterbecomesSt.Paul e.Alloftheabove

46. Describe what a goad is.

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47. Why might God send us tribulations? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

48. True or false:ThesametoolthatthedevilusedtopersecutetheChurchbecametheonetopreachChristianity.

49. A centurion was in charge of _______________ soldiers, while an Italian regi-ment comprised ________________ soldiers.

50. Who was Cornelius? a.AGentilewholovedGodandfearedGodwithoutknowingHim b.Onewhofasted c.Acenturion d.Alloftheabove

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51. What was the purpose of the vision St. Peter saw about the unclean animals?

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52. People who preach the word of God were called a.saints b.angels c.prophets d.elders

53. Leaders of the people were called a.saints b.angels c.prophets d.elders

54. True or false: GodacceptedGentilesintothefaith.

55. Should we look for the reward of our good deeds on earth, or trust that our glo-ry will be eternal in the kingdom of heaven? a.Lookfortherewardofourgooddeedsonearth b.Trustthatourglorywillbeeternalinthekingdomofheaven

56. The first church of the Gentiles was established in a.Cairo b.Alexandria c.Rome d.Antioch

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57. Who introduced St. Paul to the disciples? a.St.Barnabas b.St.Peter c.Cornelius d.St.Mark

58. Who was the first martyr among the apostles? a.St.JamesthesonofZebedee b.St.JamesthesonofAlpheus

59. True or False:Despitebeinginprison,St.Peterhadperfectpeace.

60. How come Herod the King died after the people praised him? a.Thepeoplewerejealousathissuccess b.HedidnotgiveglorytoGod c.Godwantedhiminheaven

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The Sacrament of Baptism1) How are the gifts of sacraments administered? a.Bythehandofthepriest b.Bythehandofthebishop c.BytheHolySpirit d.Bythecongregation

2) What is the purpose of the sacraments? a.Toopenthewayofparadisetothefaithful b.ToprovideGod’sgiftstothefaithful c.Tohelpthefaithfulonthejourney d.Alloftheabove

3) How many sacraments are there? a.Three b.Five c.Seven d.Nine

4) How many of the sacraments are necessary for salvation? a.Three b.Four c.Five d.Seven

5) Which of the following sacraments are necessary for salvation? a.Baptism.Confirmation,repentanceandConfession,andEucharist b.Confirmationpriesthood,matrimony c.Baptism,priesthood,repentanceandconfession d.Matrimony,Eucharist,repentanceandconfession

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6) Which of the following sacraments is considered the door to all other sacra-ments? a.Baptism b.Matrimony c.Confession d.Priesthood

7) Baptism is a new birth from _____ and _______. a.water;vinegar b.water;oil c.oil;Spirit d.water;Spirit

8) “Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see______________” (John 3:3). a.thefuture b.thekingdomofGod c.thewillofGod d.miracles

9) Our fathers the Apostles carried out the sacrament of baptism since the day __________. a.Christwasborn b.Christdrovethemoutofthesynagogue c.ofPentecost d.oftheResurrection

10) “________, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit” (Acts 2:38). a.Come b.Pray c.Therefore,go d.Repent

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11) Baptism, which is a second birth, through water and Spirit, is a birth from the Church to eternity since the Church extends her life through eternity. a.Trueb.False

12) “For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on ____” (Galatians 3:27) a.anewrobe b.anewlife c.Christ d.white

13) Without baptism, it is impossible to enter the Kingdom of heaven. a.Trueb.False

14) How does the Orthodox church perform baptisms? a.Bypartialimmersion b.Byfullimmersion c.Bysprinkling d.Byprayeronlywithoutwater

15) Why does the Orthodox church practice full immersion? a.Becauseit’shealthierforthebabies b.Becauseit’swhattheJewsdid c.Becauseit’showourLordJesusChristwasbaptized d.Noneoftheabove

16) Where was our Lord Jesus Christ baptized? a.TheRedSea b.TheSeaofGalilee c.TheJordanRiver d.TheSeaofCaesarea

17) Who baptized our Lord Jesus Christ? a.St.Johnthedisciple b.St.ThomastheBaptist c.St.PetertheBaptist d.St.JohntheBaptist

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18) “Go therefore and make disciples of ____________, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19). a.allthenations b.thenearbyareas c.theplacewhichIwilltellyou d.allJerusalem

19) The Lord Jesus Christ confirmed the importance of baptism during His conver-sation with __________, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” (John 3:3). a.St.Paul b.St.JohntheBaptist c.Nicodemus d.St.Mary

20) Why is baptism called the “Pillar”? a.Becauseitisoneofmany b.Becauseitisstrong c.Becauseitissoessentialtosalvation d.Becauseapillarisalsowhite

21) The Rite of Baptism is composed of four parts; 1.) the woman’s absolution, 2.) the renouncing of the devil, 3.) sanctification of the water, and 4.) the baptism with immersion. a.True b.False

22) How long after birth will the mother present her child for baptism? a.30daysforboysand45daysforgirls b.40daysforboysand60daysforgirls c.20daysforboysand50daysforgirls d.40daysforboysand80daysforgirls

23) What does the baptism prayer start with? a.Absolutionforthebaby b.Absolutionforthemother c.Absolutionforthefather d.Absolutionforotherfamilymembers

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24) What does the prayer of absolution begin with? a.TheThanksgivingPrayer b.TheLord’sPrayer c.ThePrayeroftheSick d.ThePrayeroftheGospel

25) What else takes place during the prayer of absolution? a.Thepriestanointsthewomanwithoil b.ThepriestpraysthatshebefilledwiththeHolySpirit c.Thepriestpraysthatsheispurifiedfromhersins d.Alloftheabove

26) What happens after the Litany of the Catechumans? a.ThePrayerofThanksgiving b.Therenunciationofsatan c.Theblessingofthewater d.TheAgpeyaprayers

27) What happens right after the reciting of the renouncing of satan? a.Thepriestsplashesthewomanwithwater b.Thepriestanointsthewomanwithoil c.Thepriestbreathesthreetimesontheinfant d.Thepriestsplashestheinfantwithwater

28) What does the woman recite after the renouncing of satan? a.TheOrthodoxCreed b.ConfessingChristrecitation c.TheThanksgivingprayer d.Theblessingofthewater

29) Undressing the infant during the baptism reminds us of the nakedness of who? a.Adamonly b.Eveonly c.AdamandEve d.Theprodigalson

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30) During baptism, what does facing the west symbolize? a.Exileandseparation b.Ourdedicationtothewestside c.Thesamedirectionofthesun d.Westerntheology

31) Renouncing satan means that we are breaking the covenant with him, the cov-enant of obeying him, which he had with our forefathers. This covenant had start-ed when Adam and Eve submitted to satan’s will and obeyed his evil counsel over God’s commandment. a.True b.False

32) What does facing the east signify? a.Exileandseparation b.Newbirth c.TheEasterntradition d.Easter

33) What does raising the right hand of the mother while looking towards the east signify? a.Anoathofman b.Anoathbetweentheparents c.Anoathbetweenthepriestandtheparents d.AnoathwithGod

34) Where is the oil of joy put on the baby? a.Chest b.Back c.Arms d.Alloftheabove

35) The sanctification of the baptismal water is done in preparation for what? a.TheliturgyoftheEucharist b.Theanointingoftheoil c.Therenunciationofsatan d.TheindwellingoftheHolySpirit

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36) What does the priest pour into the baptismal? a.HolyMyronoil b.Incense c.Holywater d.Vinegar

37) The water is transformed into a living water by the indwelling of the Holy Spir-it, to grant new birth to the soul and body. a.True b.False

38) The priest takes the simple oil or ________oil, and pours it into the Baptismal water three times, while making the sign of the Cross. a.Apocalypse b.Unctionofthesick c.Canola d.Olive

39) With every sign of the cross, what do the deacons say? a.Alleluia b.Amen c.Sobeit d.GlorybetoGod

40) While praying “Sanctify this water and this oil to cause new birth, amen. Eter-nal life, amen. An incorruptible garment, amen.” The priest does what? a.Breathesonthechild b.Breathesonthemother c.Breathesonthewater d.Breathesontheoil

41) While praying “O God the Pantocrator, touch this water so by it and by Your Holy Spirit You may renew the birth of Your servants” what does the priest do? a.Makethesignofthecrossonthemother b.Makethesignofthecrossontheinfant

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c.Makethesignofthecrossonthewater d.Makethesignofthecrossontheoil

42) When the priest stirs the water with his cross and recites the psalms, what does this symbolize? a.TheangelwhowasstirringthewaterofthepoolofBethesdatogainpowerofheal-ing b.Theseawhenthewaveswererough c.ThesplittingoftheRedSea d.TheJordanriver

43) How many types of oil are used during the baptism? a.1 b.2 c.3 d.4

44) The simple oil is pure olive oil, which is most probably the oil upon which the Apocalypse Vigil of Easter Saturday was prayed. a.True b.False

45) What does the Greek word “Ghaliloun” mean? a.“Ointmentofjoyandhappiness” b.“Oilofloveandpeave” c.“Ointmentofhopeandprayer” d.“Oiloflifeanddeath”

46) Which of the oils is used as the seal of the Holy Spirit? a.Ghalilounoil b.Oilofjoy c.Simpleoil d.Myronoil

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47) Which of the oils is the child anointed with after the baptism? a.Myronoil b.Ghalilounoil c.Simpleoil d.Oilofjoy

48) All the body’s organs are sanctified, and hence the body becomes a________ of the Holy Spirit. a.temporaryhome b.place c.room d.temple

49) The anointing of the Myron is like a royal seal, signifying that this body is a possession of the True King and Lord Jesus Christ. The devil cannot approach it to dwell in it or possess it, as he has no dominion over it. a.True b.False

50) After the priest anoints the infant with the Ghaliloun oil, which prayer does he pray? a.PrayeroftheNinthHour b.TheThanksgivingPrayer c.TheLord’sPrayer d.ThePrayerofthelayingofhands

51) The priest prays saying, ““Save Your creation from the bondage of the ene-my. Accept them in Your Kingdom. Open their hearts to shine by the light of the ________of Your Kingdom” a.Gospel b.Word c.Eucharist d.Baptism

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52) What does the priest say while dipping the infant into the water each time? a.“Ibaptizeyou*name*inthenameoftheFather,SonandHolySpirit.” b.“Youarebaptized*name*” c.“BaptismofGodAmen” d.“Lordhavemercy”

53) What happens if the child or person being baptized doesn’t have a Christian name? a.Thepriestwillnotbaptizethem b.ThepriestwillgivethemaChristianbaptismname

c.Nothing,thechilddoesn’tneedanyadditionalnames

54) Right before the second immersion in water, the priest breathes on the infant and immerses him/her in water again. a.True b.False

55) Finally, the priest lifts the infant from the water and breathes into him again, then immerses the infant for the third time in the water while saying: “And the Holy Spirit”-- and this is the third immersion. a.True b.False

56) Before the immersion into water, the priest receives the infant from the left side of his/her mother’s arm, but after the baptism the infant is returned to his/her mother’s right arm. This action signifies that baptism transforms us from the side of rejection, which is darkness, to the side of acceptance, which is the light. a.True b.False

57) In how many places does the priest anoint the infant? a.10 b.25 c.36 d.75

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58) The first set of 12 crosses are made where? a.Head,face,heart,stomach,andback b.Face,Arm,Legs c.Headonly d.Backonly

59) The second set of 12 crosses are made where? a.Armsonly b.Legsonly c.Headonly d.Head,heartandback

60) The third set of crosses are made where? a.Armsonly b.Legsonly c.Headonly d.Head,heartandback

61) What does the red ribbon symbolize that the priest places on the one baptized? a.ThebloodofourLordJesusChrist b.Thenewclothing c.Anewstyleoflife d.Somethingtostandout

62) After the baptism, the infant is carried by the parents for what? a.Anap b.Storytime c.Aprocession d.Anotherimmersioninwater

63) What does the procession around the church after baptism symbolize? a.ThedeathofChrist b.TheburialofChrist c.TheresurrectionofChrist d.Alloftheabove

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The Pillar of Faith 1. Pope Dioscorus was born in _______________________, and he served as the dean of the dean of the Catechetical school of Alexandria.

2. What year was the council of Ephesus convened? a.431 b.325 c.381 d.352

3. Describe the Nestorian heresy. How does this compare to the orthodox dogma?

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4. Describe the Pelaguis heresy. How does this compare to the orthodox dogma?

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5. The term Theotokos means: a.Introductiontothecreed b.Pillaroffaith c.ThemotherofGod 6. __________________ succeeded Pope Cyril I as patriarch of Alexandria.

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7. Who was Eutychus? Describe the heresy he fell into, and how the orthodox teach-ing differs from this heresy. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

8. In regards to the divinity and human of Christ, the orthodox church teaches: a.thatJesusChrististheIncarnateWordofGod,completeinHisDivineandhuman nature. b.HishumannatureisalteredfromHisdivinenature c.theLordJesusChristhasonedivinenature

9. How does Saint Cyril, the Pillar of faith, relate an iron united with fire to the unity of Christ? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

10. Who was Flavian? a.PatriarchofAlexandria b.PatriarchofRome c.PatriarchofConstantinople

11. What purpose was the second council of Ephesus convened? a.Togathertogetherinworshipandpraise b.TorefusetheheresyofEutychus,anabbotofamonastery c.ToobtainHolyCommunion d.Todiscusstheritualsofbaptism

12. What ended up happening to Eutychus? a.Herepentedandbecameasaint b.Hecontinuedtoholdontohisincorrectbeliefs,andhewasexcommunicatedfrom theCopticchurch

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13. The Coptic Orthodox church rejects the Tome of Leo because this message incor-rectly states:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14. Why was the Council of Chalcedon (451 AD) convened? a.Togathertogetherinworshipandpraise b.TorefusetheheresyofEutychus,anabbotofamonastery c.ToobtainHolyCommunion d.BecauseLeo,ArchbishopofRome,refusedtoaccepttheresultsofthesecondcouncilofEphesus15. Describe the sequence of events that lead to Pope Dioscorus’ teeth getting pulled out, and his beard being torn. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

16. Recite Romans 8:36. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

17. Which of the following were decisions made from the council of Chalcedon? a.Refutationofthedecisionsofthe2ndcouncilofEphesus b.ExcommunicationofEuthychus d.TheexileofPopeDioscorus e.Alloftheabove

18. Circle the correct answer: Does the Coptic church ACCEPT or REJECT the coun-cil of Chalcedon?

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18. Why did Pope Dioscorus refuse to sign Leo’s Tome? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

19. Pope Dioscorus anathematized: a.AnyonewhoaddedtothethreecouncilsofNicea,Constantinople,andEphesus b.AnyonewhochangedthesayingsoftheFathersofthethreeecumenicalcouncils c.AnyonewhoacceptstheTomeofLeo d.Alloftheabove

20. How did Emperor Marcian respond to Pope Dioscorus for rejecting Leo’s Tome? a.Gavehimpraiseandhonor b.Gavethanksandbrokebreadwithhim c.Thoughtofkillinghim,andexiledhimtotheislandofGagra 21. True or False: aresultofthecouncilofChalcedonwasthesplittingofchurch.

22. Pope Dioscorus can be described as one who a.didnotknowthefaith b.defendedthefaith

23. The departure of Pope Dioscorus is celebrated on a.Tout7 b.Kiahk21 c.Parmoute4 24. Beginning at a young age, El Moaalem Ibrahim El Gohary a.receivedpoorgrades b.suspendedandexpelledfromschool c.excelledinwritingandarithmetic

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25. Which Pope reigned during the life of Ibrahim? a.PopeDioscorus b.PopeTawadros c.PopeCyrilthePillarofFaith d.PopeJohn(Youannis)XVIII

26. When he started to work, El Moaalem Ibrahim El Gohary worked as a.apharmacist b.apriest c.adoctor d.ascribetooneofthegovernmentalministers

27. ___________________ became the chief scribe of all Egypt. a.ElMoaalemIbrahimElGohary b.PopeJohn(Youannis)XVIII c.Nestorius d.Pelagius

28. While he began to increase in his rank with the government, El Moaalem Ibra-him El Gohary remained ___________________. a.humble b.meek c.lovingtheLord d.alloftheabove

29. How did El Moaalem Ibrahim El Gohary deal with the sheik who was cursing and swearing at his brother? a.Hecursedandswearedback b.Hetoldhisparents c.Hesenthimloadsofgifts,including:butter,cheese,andlentils

30. Recite Romans 12:20-21. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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31. True or false:ElMoaalemIbrahimElGoharyneverrefusedtogivealmsinthenameoftheLord.

32. Describe two stories of how El Moaalem Ibrahim El Gohary represented holi-ness. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

33. True or false:sainthoodisonlyfortheclergyandmonks.

34. Recite 1 Peter 1:16 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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The Book of Daniel1) What was Daniel the Prophet called? a.“greatlyman” b.“holyone” c.“greatlybeloved” d.“strongfighter”

2) Daniel was faced with two options, either to live in the palace of Nebuchadnezzar or ______. a.Liveathisownhome b.Livewithanotherkinginaneighboringcity c.Giveupeverythingandnotliveinthepalace d.Noneoftheabove

3) Living in the palace with Nebuchadnezzar and enjoying all the worldly pleasures is considered what? a.Thefasterway b.Thewideandeasyway c.Thedifficultandnarrowway d.Theonlyway

4) Giving up all the worldly pleasures, and choosing not to defile one’s self of them is considered what? a.Thefasterway b.Thewideandeasyway c.Thedifficultandnarrowway d.Theslowestway

5) The difficult or narrow way is also known as what? a.Thewayofmany b.Thewayoftherich c.Thewrongway d.Thewayofthecross

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6) When did the era of Judges begin? a.BeforeNoahandtheflood b.BeforeJoseph c.AfterDaniel d.AfterJoshuadied

7) Who was considered the last judge in the era of the Judges? a.Samson b.Jephthah c.Gideon d.Samuel

8) Who became the first King of Israel? a.David b.Saul c.Solomon d.Kish

9) The unified kingdom consisted of how many tribes total? a.6 b.7 c.12 d.17

10) After the reign of King Solomon, the kingdom of Israel divided into how many parts? a.1 b.2 c.3 d.4

11) What was the capital of the Northern Kingdom? a.Jerusalem b.Bethlehem c.Samaria d.Jericho

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12) What was the capital of the Southern Kingdom? a.Jerusalem b.Bethlehem c.Samaria d.Jericho

13) Of the twelve tribes of Judah, how many were of the Southern Kingdom? a.2 b.7 c.10 d.12

14) Of the twelve tribes of Judah, how many were of the Northern Kingdom? a.2 b.7 c.10 d.12

15) Which of the following tribes were from the Southern Kingdom? a.TribeofEphraimandTribeofManasseh b.TribeofRuebenandTribeofJudah c.TribeofBenjaminandTribeofGad d.TribeofJudahandTribeofBenjamin

16) How many kings have reigned over Israel? a.15 b.17 c.19 d.21

17) How many kings have reigned over Judah? a.18 b.19 c.20 d.21

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18) Who was the first king of the Northern Kingdom? a.Jeroboam b.Rehoboam c.Zedekiah d.Hoshea

19) Who was the first king of the Southern Kingdom? a.Jeroboam b.Hoshea c.Rehoboam d.Solomon

20) Who was the last king of the Northern Kingdom? a.Jeroboam b.Hoshea c.Rehoboam d.Zedekiah

21) Who was the last king of the Southern Kingdom? a.Jeroboam b.Hoshea c.Rehoboam d.Zedekiah

22) What happened to the Northern Kindgom? a.Itreignedforever b.Itwasdestroyed c.Itwastakenintocaptivity d.BothBandC

23) Shalmaneser the king of Assyria took the people of the Northern Kingdom into captivity in the year_____ B.C. a.540b.623 c.722d.942

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24) Nebuchadnezzar took the people of the Southern Kingdom into captivity in the year ____B.C. where they remained for 70 years. a.305 b.476 c.586 d.871

25) The Assyrian captivity was for the Northern Kingdom, and the ________ captivi-ty was for the Southern Kingdom. a.Palestinian b.Syrian c.Samarian d.Babylonian

26) Which king did Nebuchadnezzar take into captivity? a.Jehoiachin b.Jeroboam c.Hoshea d.Rehoboam

27) Who did Nebuchadnezzar make king in place of Jehoiachin? a.Hoshea b.Solomon c.Zedekiah d.Daniel

28) Nebuchadnezzar ordered to bring into captivity some of the king’s descendants and some of the nobles. From among those were _____ and his three friends. a.David b.Daniel c.Azariah d.Hananiah

29) Nebuchadnezzar took the ________of the House of God and the king’s house. a.blessings b.treasures c.non-essentialitems d.clothes

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30) What did Nebuchadnezzar do with the golden vessels of the Temple of God? a.Hekeptthemsafe b.Hecleanedthem c.Hebrokethem d.Hesoldthem

31) Which of the following prophets prophesied that the kingdom of Judah was going to be taken captive in Babylon? a.Isaiah b.Jeremiah c.Micah d.Alloftheabove

32) How long before the captivity did Isaiah prophesy about it? a.3yearsbefore b.10yearsbefore c.50yearsbefore d.100yearsbefore

33) Who prophesied that the duration of the Babylonian captivity would last 70 years? a.Isaiah b.Jeremiah c.Micah d.Daniel

34) Which tribe was Daniel the prophet from? a.TribeofEphraim b.TribeofManasseh c.TribeofBenjamin d.TribeofJudah

35) Daniel was taken captive to Babylon at what age? a.9b.18 c.33d.63

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36) Who mentioned that Daniel was a wise person? a.Jeremiah b.Ezekiel c.Micah d.Isaiah

37) In Daniel 1:8 we learn that “Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not______himself with the portion of the king’s delicacies, nor with the wine which he drank” a.enjoy b.better c.defile d.compliment

38) What would Daniel do when the people around him tried to plot against him? a.Createaplotinreturn b.Feelhelpless c.Arguewiththem d.HumblehimselfbeforeGodthroughprayerandfasting

39) For how long did Daniel live? a.Untilhewas50yearsold b.Untilhewas67yearsold c.Untilhewas75yearsold d.Over90yearsold

40) How was Daniel honored at the time of his burial? a.Praisesweresung b.Hispicturewasraisedinthecity c.HewasburiedinthesameplaceofthekingsofPersia d.Onlyafuneralservicewasheld

41) Who were the three saintly youth in relation to Daniel? a.Hisbrothers b.Hisdistantrelatives c.Hisfriends d.Hisneighbors

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42) Like Daniel, which of the following describes the three saintly youth? a.AlwaysholdingontoGod b.Holyinconduct c.Alwaysrefusingthekingsorderstoworshipidols d.Alloftheabove

43) Based on ancient writing, Nebuchadnezzar was known for his what? a.Prideandego b.Power c.Loveforidols d.Alloftheabove

44) Which of the following statements are true about King Nebuchadnezzar? a.HebelievedBabylonwaswherehisgodslived b.Hebelievedthathisgodsinvitedhimtobeking c.HebuilttheHangingGardensofBabylon d.Alloftheabove

45) Who are the Chaldeans of Babylon? a.Priests b.Bishops c.Popes d.Deacons

46) The Book of Daniel has both a historical part and a _______ part. a.lyrical b.fictional c.evangelical d.prophetic

47) Which of the following stories is not a part of the Book of Daniel? a.Thepraiseofthethreesaintlyyouth b.ThestoryofSusannahtheChaste c.ThestoryofJobtheRighteous d.ThestoryoftheIdolBelandtheDragon

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48) What happened after King Nebuchadnezzar’s army surrounded Jerusalem? a.Theykilledeveryone b.Theystoleonlyoneitemthattheywanted c.Theybuiltastatuetoworshipidols d.Theytooksomeyouthscaptive

49) King Nebuchadnezzar ordered that the army bring him some of the children of Israel with which qualities? a.Good-looking b.Giftedinallwisdomandabletoteachlanguage c.Abletoserveintheking’spalace d.Alloftheabove

50) What did Daniel do when the king ordered that he eat from the king’s delica-cies? a.Heate b.Heaskedhimwhythenate c.Hejusttasted d.Herefused

51) What happened with Daniel and the three youth when they refused to eat of the delicacies offered to them? a.Godgavethemwisdomfaraboveanyoneelse b.Godgavethemanabundanceofstrength c.BothAandB d.Noneoftheabove

52) God granting this amount of wisdom to Daniel and the three youths teaches us what? a.ThatGodrewardsthefaithful b.Thatrefusingfoodiswise c.ThatGodforcedthemnottoeat d.ThatGodislimited

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53) After Daniel and the three saintly youth were chosen, their names were changed from names related to God into names related to _______________. a.theidolsofBabylon b.thekingsrelatives c.thestreetnamesinthecityofBabylon d.theotherservantsinthepalace

54) “Do not be deceived: “Evil company ______ good habits” (1 Corinthians 15:33) a.enhances b.changes c.corrupts d.distorts

55) “Man shall not live by _____ alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God” (Matthew. 4:4). a.airb.water c.healthd.bread

56) What did Nebuchadnezzar want the wise people in his kingdom to interpret for him? a.Anoldlegaldocument b.Adreamhehad c.Awillleftbehind d.Astoryheheard

57) What happened when the wise couldn’t interpret the king’s dream? a.Heletthemgo b.Hekilledthem c.Hethankedthem d.Heblamedthem

58) What did Daniel do after he requested some time to interpret the king’s dream? a.HeturnedtoGodinprayer b.Hetoldhisthreefriendswhoalsoprayed c.HeturnedtoGodforanswers d.Alloftheabove

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59) After praying to God, Daniel was able to interpret the king’s dream and praised God. a.True b.False

60) When Daniel told the king the interpretation of the dream, he explained that the dream was revealed by God who wanted to show the king what? a.Whatwasgoingtohappeninthelastdays b.Whatmighthappeninthelastdays c.Whatwon’thappeninthelastdays d.Noneoftheabove

61) After Daniel had explained the dream and how it was revealed to him, what did the king do? a.HeconfessedthepowerofDaniel’sGod b.HeprostratedbeforeDaniel c.HepromotedDaniel d.Alloftheabove

62) What did King Nebuchadnezzar do after making a huge golden statue? a.Heorderedeveryonetoworshipit b.Hethreatenedpeoplewiththefieryfurnace c.BothAandB d.Noneoftheabove

63) When the Chaldeans became jealous of the three youth, what did they do? a.Theytoldthekingtheyouthdidn’tpaydueregard b.Theyplottedtokillthem c.Theyspokerumorsaboutthem d.Theydidn’tdoanything

64) The king even challenged God when he said to the three youth, “Who is the God who will _____ you from my hands?” a.help b.save c.hold d.deliver

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65) After the threat the king made to the youth, they decided to worship the golden image. a.Trueb.False

66) When the youth refused to worship the golden image, the king being filled with rage ordered what? a.Thefurnacetobetwotimeshotter b.Thefurnacetobefourtimeshotter c.Thefurnacetobefivetimeshotter d.Thefurnacetobeseventimeshotter

67) What happened when the youth were thrown into the fiery furnace? a.Theyburned b.Theywereinjuredbutnotburned c.Theywereunharmed d.Theydeniedtheirfaith

68) A fourth person appeared with them in the fiery furnace that looked like who? a.TheSonofGod b.Daniel c.KingNebuchadnezzar d.TheChaldeans

69) The fourth person represents what? a.Godbeingwithusduringouraffliction b.Thefourthgospel c.Thefourcornersoftheworld d.Ourlonelinessinsuffering

70) When the king saw the Fourth who looked like the Son of God, the king realized that what? a.ThiswasGod’spower b.Thatthiswasadream c.Thathewaswrong d.Noneoftheabove

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71) After the king ordered the youth taken out of the furnace, he decreed that anyone who speaks inappropriately about the God of the youth would be________________. a.severelypunished b.rewardedgreatly c.honoredinthepalace d.madefunof

72) What did the king do when he ordered the youth removed from the furnace? a.Hedemotedtheyouth b.Hepromotedtheyouth c.Hekickedthemoutofthepalace d.Hekilledthem

73) When do we sing the Azariah prayer? a.DuringAgbeya b.DuringMidnightPraises c.Duringtheliturgy d.Duringthelitanyofthesick

74) Nebuchadnezzar did not learn from previous experiences that all the magicians and wise men of Babylon had failed to interpret his dream, and so the king sought them out again. When the wise men of Babylon failed yet again, the king finally turned to ________. a.theBookofIsaiah b.theChaldeans c.theclergy d.Daniel

75) What was the interpretation of the king’s dream about the cutting of the tree but leaving the root? a.Thatthekingwillbeexpelled b.Thatthekingwillcutoffthosewhodonotworshiptheimage c.Thatthekingwouldreturnagainthroughrepentance d.BothAandC

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76) Daniel wondered about how to break the bad news of the interpretation, so what did he do? a.Hetoldhimtoberighteous b.Headvisedthekingtorepent c.Hetoldhimtoshowmercytothepoor d.Alloftheabove

77) Why did the dream have a special meaning for the king? a.BecauseitinvolvedtreesandBabyloniansworshippedtrees b.Becausehehadthesamedreamwhenhewasyounger c.Becausehewasanticipatingthisdream d.Itdidn’thaveanyspecialmeaning

78) After the king had this dream what happened? a.Itwasfulfilled b.Hespentaperiodofchastisementof7years c.Helivedlikeananimalinthefieldsandlosthismind d.Alloftheabove

79) After the period of chastisement, what happened? a.Thekingdiedduringthechastisementperiod b.HewashealedandtransformedconfessingGod c.Hereturnedtohisoldwaysworshippingidols d.Hemadeanotherdecreeabouttheidols

80) When King Belshazzar had a great feast and asked for the silver and gold ves-sels, what were his intentions? a.Tohonorthevessels b.Todishonorthevessels c.Toadmirethevessels d.Toshowthevesselsoff

81) What did God do as a result of the kings bad intentions? a.Heappearedtohiminperson b.Hechastisedhim c.Heblessedhim d.Hemadehimseeahandwritingonthewall

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82) What was written on the wall by the hand that appeared? a.Thenextdecreethekingshouldmake b.Ashortprayer c.Anorderagainstthekingandhiskingdom d.Apsalm

83) The words written on the wall were God’s warning to the king that he will be ________by the king of Persia. a.joined b.blessed c.confronted d.defeated

84) The holy vessels of God represent our _______ which are the temple of the God, “If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him” (1 Corinthians 3:17). a.mindsonly b.bodies c.home d.deeds

85) Who did the queen bring in order to interpret these writings? a.Thethreeyouth b.David c.Nebuchadnezzar d.Daniel

86) Because the word “MENE” was repeated twice and because the hand disap-peared after it finished writing it meant that what? a.God’sdecisionwassubjecttochange b.God’sdecisionwasfinalandunchangeable c.Thatthehandiscomingbacktowritemore d.Noneoftheabove

87) Belshazzar was so impressed with Daniel’s interpretation that he commanded that they cloth Daniel with ________________. a.apurpleroyalrobe b.acrownofgemsc.asuit d.ananimalskincoat

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88) Belshazzar expressed genuine repentance after the writings were interpreted for him. a.Trueb.False

89) What happened in chapter 6 of the book of Daniel? a.KingNebuchadnezzarwaschastised b.Afourthappearedtothethreeyouthinthefurnace c.AwritingonthewallappearedtoKingBelshazzar d.ThekingdomofPersiadefeatedthekingdomofBabylon

90) How old was Daniel when the kingdom of Persia defeated the kingdom of Baby-lon? a.Around45yearsold b.Around65yearsold c.Around70yearsold d.Around90yearsold

91) What was the custom when a kingdom changed from one to another? a.Theoldbuildingsaredestroyedandnewonesbuilt b.Theservantsoftheoldkingdomchangeduniform c.Thenewkingreplacedallmenthatworkedfortheoldking d.Thenewkingmakesfivenewdecrees

92) Despite the custom at the time, what did King Darius do? a.KeepDaniel b.Keepalloftheoldmen c.Keepallolderbuilding d.Createdonlythreenewdecrees

93) After King Darius appointed Daniel governor, how did the other governors re-act? a.TheylikedDaniel b.TheyenviedDaniel c.Theydidn’tmeethim d.Noneoftheabove

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94) King Darius signed a decree saying that anyone who asks a request from any god or man other than the king shall be cast into what? a.Thedenoflions b.Thefieryfurnace c.Prison d.Thewildjungle

95) After hearing the King’s decree, what did Daniel do? a.ObeytheKing b.Praysecretly c.Praywithhiswindowsopen d.Prayinhisheartonly

96) Daniel preferred to be thrown into the lions’ den than to spend one day without _____. a.Servingtheking b.Prayer c.Prayertotheidols d.Food

97) Why did Daniel pray despite the king’s order? a.Todisobeytheking b.Tocontinuehisusualroutineofprayer c.Outofspiteoftheking d.Alloftheabove

98) King Darius tried to save Daniel from his enemies but could not based on the____ of the kingdom of Medes and Persia. Therefore, the king commanded that Daniel be thrown into the Lions’ den. a.people b.law c.hisownopinion d.Noneoftheabove

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99) The king told Daniel, “Your God, whom you ______ continually, He will deliver you” (Daniel 6:16) a.love b.hopein c.serve d.prayto

100) When the king went early in the morning to the den what did he find? a.ThatDanielwasseverelyinjuredbutstillalive b.ThatDanielhadbeenkilledandeaten c.ThatDanielescapedtheden d.ThatDanielwasinsidethedenunharmedatall

101) “O king, live forever! My God sent His _____and shut the lions’ mouths, so that they have not hurt me” (Daniel 6:20-22). a.saints b.angels c.helpers d.OnlyBegottenSon

102) What happened to those who accused Daniel? a.ThekingorderedthemthrowninthedeninsteadofDaniel b.Thekingforgavethem c.Theydisappeared d.Nothinghappenedtothem103) What decree did the king make after witnessing what happened with Daniel and the lions? a.Heorderedthatallnationsworshiptheidols b.HeorderedthatallnationsworshipDaniel c.HeorderedthatallnationsworshiptheGodofDaniel d.Heorderedthatallnationsworshiphimself

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My Life is a Talent1. God created each one of us to fulfill ____________ on earth. a.Ourowngoals b.Ourownjobs c.Aspecificmission d.Noneoftheabove

2. “For we are His________, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God pre-pared beforehand that we should walk in them” (Ephesians 2:10). a.workmanship b.creation c.works d.deeds

3. Which of the following questions should we ask ourselves? a.WhatdowewantfromGod? b.WhatdoesGodwantfromus? c.WhatdoIwantforme? d.BothAandB

4. Every person must invest his or her talents to benefit who? a.Theirownself b.Thechurchcommunity c.Humanity d.Alloftheabove

5. When a person uses his/her talents, they will be able to answer which question? a.WhoamI? b.WhydidGodcreateme? c.WhatdoesGodwantmetodo? d.Alloftheabove

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6. What should we do with our talents since God is the one who entrusted us with them? a.Usetheminawaywewouldseefit b.Usethemtobenefitourselvesandothers c.Usethemtobenefitothersonly d.Notusethem

7. It doesn’t matter how many talents we have as long as we are faithful in invest-ing them. a.True b.False

8. What is a talent? a.It’saphysicalskill b.It’sajob c.It’sanygiftwereceivefromGod d.Noneoftheabove

9. What are general talents? a.Talentsthatareskills b.Talentsthatarespecifictooneperson c.Talentthataregiftstoallpeople d.Talentsthatonlyafewhave

10. Which of the following are types of general talents? a.Lifeandtime b.Mind,body,andemotions c.Health d.Alloftheabove

11. Why should we invest in our time? a.Becauseyourtime=money b.Becauseyourtime=yourlife c.Becausetimeisaspecialtalentnoteveryonehas d.Noneoftheabove

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12. Who likely will value the gift of health the most? a.Thefullyhealthy b.Thesomewhathealthy c.Thesick d.Thedoctors

13. Why should I care for my health? a.Becauseitisagift b.BecauseIwillsufferifIdon’t c.BecausebyitIwillbeabletohelpothers d.Alloftheabove

14. Why is the greatest gift being a member of the church? a.Becausethatishowtoobtainthegiftofphysicalhealth b.BecauseweareconsideredthechildrenofGod c.BecausewegettoattendSundaySchool d.Noneoftheabove

15. What is personal talent? a.Talentsthatarenotgifts b.Talentsthatareperson-specific c.Talentsthatarecreativeonesonly d.Noneoftheabove

16. How do I discover my talents? a.Askyourself b.Dosomereadingandresearch c.Askpeoplearoundyou d.Alloftheabove

17. Why am I the best situated to reveal to me my own talents? a.BecauseIknowmyselfbest b.BecauseIcandiscovermyself c.BecauseIcantrythingsout d.Alloftheabove

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18. Why is reading and researching to discover my talent important? a.Ithelpsidentifythingsthatmightattractme b.IthelpsmeeliminatethingsImightnotlike c.Itprovidesabroadviewofthemanypossibleavenues d.Alloftheabove

19. Who might you ask you help discover your talents? a.Yourfatherofconfession b.YourSundaySchoolteacher c.Yourfamilyandfriends d.Alloftheabove

20. Why is an outside perspective important to discovering your talents? a.Becauseit’safreshlook b.Becauseitmightraisenewideas c.Becausetheexperienceofotherscouldprovehelpfultoyou d.Alloftheabove

21. Why is the trial method important in discovering your talents? a.Becauseahobbycouldrevealatalent b.Becausetryingitisagoodway c.Becauseyoucandetermineeasilyifyouenjoyit d.Alloftheabove

22. Why should we not compare our talents to others’ talents? a.BecausethefocusisthatGodwilluseourtalentsforHisglory b.Becauseweallhaveourowntalents c.Becauseyouareunique d.Alloftheabove

23. What should we do once we discover our talents? a.Trainandpracticetogrowthetalent b.That’sityou’redone-nomorestepsneeded c.UsethemforGod’sglory d.BothAandC

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24. What is addiction? a.Adisease b.Atypeofmedicine c.Atypeoftalent d.Noneoftheabove

25. What does addiction do in relation to our talents? a.Ithelpsusachievethem b.Itisahindrancetothem c.Itstrengthensthem d.Itrevealsthemtous

26. What are the two types of addiction? a.Addictiontobehaviorsandsubstances b.Addictiontopersonalitiesandbehaviors c.Addictiontopsychologiesandsubstances d.AddictiontobehaviorsandTV

27. What are examples of addiction to certain behaviors? a.Addictiontocertainplaces b.Addictiontogames c.Addictiontointernet d.Alloftheabove

28.Whichisanexampleofanaddictiontoacertainsubstance? a.AddictiontoFacebook b.Addictiontodrugsandalcohol c.Addictiontospecificbadhabits d.Addictiontodiscoveringtalents

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29. Which of the following is a potential reason for addiction? a.Freetime b.Unguidedmedicationuse c.Evilcompany d.Alloftheabove

30. Which of the following is a spiritual consequence of addiction? a.DefilingGod’sholytemple b.Fallingintoothersins c.Feelingofdefeat d.Alloftheabove

31. What does addiction make one feel like? a.Likeaslavetohismaster b.Likeastudenttohisteacher c.Likeamastertohisslave d.Noneoftheabove

32. What is a preventative treatment for addiction? a.Juststayathomealways b.Getaddictedtosomethingelse c.AlwaysbecontentwithGod’sgifts d.Listenonlytoyourfriends

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This Workbook is a production of the Diocese of New York and New England under the Auspices of His Grace Bishop David Bishop of the Diocese of New York and New England and the current Papal Exarch of the Archdiocese of North America for H.H. Pope Tawadros II. May God use this ministry for the Glory of His Holy Name.