1. In Hebrews 11:4, Abel's sacrifice is described as 'better' than Cain's. According to Genesis 4:4-5, what made Abel's offering superior in God's sight?
A.Abel brought the firstborn of his flock and their fat portions, whereas Cain brought only fruit from the ground
B.Abel's sacrifice was larger in quantity than Cain's
C.Abel performed a ritual dance while offering his sacrifice
D.Abel's offering was made at sunrise while Cain's was at sunset
2. According to Hebrews 11:8-10, what was Abraham looking forward to when he obeyed God's call to leave his country?
A.A city with foundations whose architect and builder is God
B.Immediate possession of the promised land within his lifetime
C.Wealth and military power to establish a kingdom
D.A covenant that would make his descendants more numerous than the stars within 40 years
3. In Hebrews 11:11, what does the text say Sarah received through faith, despite her initial reaction?
A.The ability to bear children despite being barren and past the age of childbearing
B.A vision revealing the details of her son's future accomplishments
C.Forgiveness for her disbelief when told she would have a son
D.The promise that all nations would be blessed through her descendants
4. Hebrews 11:17-19 describes Abraham's willingness to offer Isaac as a test of faith. What does the passage explain was Abraham's reasoning for trusting God even in this command?
A.Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and figuratively speaking, he did receive Isaac back from death
B.Abraham believed that God would stop him before he actually harmed Isaac
C.Abraham understood that God's commands override the law against human sacrifice
D.Abraham assumed that Isaac would be replaced by another son after this test
5. According to Hebrews 11:24-26, what did Moses choose when he refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter?
A.To be mistreated along with the people of God rather than enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin
B.To lead the Israelites into battle against the Egyptian armies
C.To study the law of God in the wilderness for 40 years
D.To marry into the tribe of Levi to secure his connection to Israel
6. In Hebrews 11:29, what did the Israelites accomplish through faith that would have been impossible otherwise?
A.They passed through the Red Sea on dry ground as if on dry land, while the Egyptians who tried to follow were drowned
B.They defeated the armies of Pharaoh in hand-to-hand combat at the edge of the sea
C.They constructed a bridge across the Red Sea using materials provided by the Egyptians
D.They negotiated safe passage through the sea with the Pharaoh and his generals
7. Hebrews 11:30-31 mentions two remarkable feats of faith at Jericho. What was Rahab's act of faith, and what was the result?
A.She welcomed the Israelite spies and hid them, and therefore she and her family were saved when Jericho was destroyed
B.She convinced the king of Jericho to surrender the city to the Israelites peacefully
C.She used her position to provide the Israelites with military intelligence about the city's defenses
D.She led a rebellion within Jericho that allowed the Israelite army to enter the city unopposed
8. According to Hebrews 11:36-38, what kinds of trials did the faith heroes endure that are listed before the final statement that 'the world was not worthy of them'?
A.Mockery, flogging, chains, imprisonment, stoning, being sawed in two, and wandering destitute in deserts and caves
B.Loss of property, exile from their homelands, and temporary separation from their families
C.Illness, aging, and natural disasters that tested their physical endurance
D.Betrayal by friends, rejection by their communities, and false accusations in court
9. In Hebrews 11:39-40, what critical statement does the author make about all these faith heroes who died before seeing the fulfillment of the promises?
A.They did not receive the things promised because God wanted to provide something better for us, so that only together with us would they be made perfect
B.They were abandoned by God and never experienced the spiritual rewards of their faith during their lifetimes
C.They should have doubted their faith earlier rather than wait until death for vindication
D.Their faith was incomplete because they did not live to see Jesus Christ in person
10. Which Old Testament figure, not explicitly named in Hebrews 11 but directly referenced earlier in Hebrews chapters 5-7, is celebrated as a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek, and represents a superior priesthood to that of Aaron?
A.Jesus Christ
B.Melchizedek himself
C.Abraham
D.David