1. In Amos 1:3-2:16, Amos pronounces judgment against eight nations in a specific pattern. What is the structural formula Amos uses to introduce judgments against each nation?
A.For three sins and for four, I will not turn back my wrath
B.Hear the word of the Lord, O nation, and tremble
C.Thus says the Lord: I will send fire upon the palaces
D.Woe to those who oppress the poor and crush the needy
2. What is Amos's own occupation before he is called to prophesy, according to his statement in Amos 7:14-15?
A.A priest in the temple at Jerusalem
B.A shepherd and also cared for sycamore-fig trees
C.A scribe who recorded the words of other prophets
D.A wealthy landowner who hired laborers
3. In Amos 3:7, Amos makes a theological declaration about God's relationship with prophets. Which statement captures the meaning of this verse?
A.Prophets have the power to change God's mind through intercession
B.The Sovereign Lord does nothing without revealing his plan to his servants the prophets
C.Prophets must always foretell events at least one year in advance
D.God sends prophets only to kings and rulers, not to common people
4. Amos uses a series of rhetorical questions in Amos 3:3-6 to illustrate cause and effect. Which of the following is NOT one of the pairs Amos uses in this passage?
A.Can two people walk together unless they have agreed to do so?
B.Does a bird spring into a trap on the ground if no bait has been set?
C.When a trumpet sounds in a city, do not the people tremble?
D.Does rain fall on the earth if the clouds have passed by completely?
5. In Amos 5:4-6, the Lord calls Israel to seek Him. What specific alternative does Amos condemn alongside seeking the Lord, suggesting that Israel's religious practice was misguided?
A.Seeking wisdom from Egyptian magicians
B.Seeking the high places at Bethel, Gilgal, and Beersheba
C.Seeking counsel from Assyrian advisors
D.Seeking alliances with Phoenician merchants
6. Amos 5:21-24 contains one of the Bible's most powerful critiques of empty religious ritual. What does the Lord say He 'hates' and 'rejects' in contrast to justice and righteousness?
A.Your festivals and the noise of your songs; instead let justice roll on like a river
B.Your morning prayers and evening sacrifices; instead seek mercy and truth
C.Your temple worship and priestly service; instead follow the teachings of the wise
D.Your burnt offerings and grain offerings; instead obey the voice of prophets
7. In Amos 7:10-13, Amaziah the priest of Bethel confronts Amos about his prophesying. What does Amaziah command Amos to do, and where does he order him to go?
A.Stop prophesying immediately and flee to Egypt
B.Go back to the land of Judah and earn your bread by prophesying there
C.Appear before King Jeroboam and defend your prophecies
D.Publicly recant your words or face execution as a false prophet
8. Amos 8:11-12 contains a prophecy about a future famine. What is unique about the nature of this famine compared to physical hunger?
A.It will last exactly forty years and affect only the wealthy
B.It will be a famine of hearing the words of the Lord, not of bread or thirst for water
C.It will come upon the land because of war and military siege
D.It will affect animals and plants but not harm human beings
9. In Amos 9:11-15, Amos concludes his prophecy with a message of restoration. What specific structure does the Lord promise to restore in these verses?
A.The Temple of Solomon and its sacrificial system
B.The fallen shelter of David and rebuild it as in days of old
C.The city walls of Jerusalem and its gates
D.The kingdom of Israel under a new monarchy
10. Which of the following best describes the historical context in which Amos prophesied, based on internal evidence from the book?
A.During a time of military invasion and national collapse when Israel was under siege
B.During a time of relative prosperity and peace in Israel under Jeroboam II, yet marked by social injustice and idolatry
C.During a period of famine and natural disasters that devastated the land
D.During the reign of a righteous king who had reformed the worship practices