Joseph’s Brothers Go to Egypt
- 1. In the biblical narrative, when famine struck the land, Joseph's brothers traveled to Egypt in search of grain, unaware that their own brother, whom they had betrayed and sold into slavery many years earlier, had risen to a position of power as the Pharaoh's right-hand man. As they arrived in Egypt, they stood before Joseph, now unrecognizable to them, who had prepared himself for the very moment of their arrival. With a mix of emotions swirling within him, Joseph initially chose to conceal his identity, testing their character and the bond they shared. He accused them of being spies, demanding proof of their honesty. As the brothers pleaded for mercy, recalling their father's grief over the loss of Joseph, the complex layers of guilt, regret, and familial loyalty began to surface. Joseph devised a plan to see whether they had changed; he insisted that they return home to bring their youngest brother, Benjamin, back as proof of their honesty. This unexpected encounter not only set the stage for reconciliation but also revealed deeper themes of forgiveness, the consequences of actions, and the powerful bonds of family that endure even the most severe trials.
Who were Joseph's brothers going to Egypt to buy?
A) Grain
B) Clothes
C) Animals
D) Gold
- 2. What did Joseph do to test his brothers?
A) Made them fight
B) Demanded money
C) Accused them of being spies
D) Asked for their ages
- 3. Who did Joseph keep as a prisoner while his brothers returned home?
A) Judah
B) Levi
C) Reuben
D) Simeon
- 4. What did the brothers find in their sacks after buying grain?
A) Gold coins
B) Their money
C) Food supplies
D) Jewelry
- 5. What did Joseph do when he saw Benjamin?
A) He was angry
B) He was overcome with emotion
C) He ignored him
D) He laughed
- 6. What was found in Benjamin's sack?
A) A knife
B) Joseph's silver cup
C) Gold coins
D) A message
- 7. What did Joseph eventually reveal to his brothers?
A) That he was lost
B) That he was their brother
C) That he was a king
D) That he was a spy
- 8. What was the overall message of Joseph's story with his brothers?
A) Family is unimportant
B) Wealth is important
C) Revenge is sweet
D) Forgiveness and reconciliation
- 9. Who was the oldest brother of Joseph?
A) Judah
B) Simeon
C) Reuben
D) Levi
- 10. What was the significance of Joseph's dream interpretations?
A) They caused troubles
B) They were false
C) They helped save Egypt from famine
D) They were ignored
- 11. Who was sold into slavery by his brothers?
A) Joseph
B) Reuben
C) Simeon
D) Benjamin
- 12. Which brother offered himself as a surety for Benjamin?
A) Simeon
B) Levi
C) Judah
D) Reuben
- 13. Where did Jacob and his family settle in Egypt?
A) Thebes
B) Memphis
C) Goshen
D) Canaan
- 14. What did Joseph interpret for Pharaoh?
A) Tales
B) Visions
C) Dreams
D) Prophecies
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