How Well Do You Know the Life of Joseph?
Test your knowledge with this multiple-choice quiz.
The biblical story of Joseph’s life is a powerful story of perseverance, faith, forgiveness, and God’s favor. From being betrayed by his brothers to rising to power in Egypt, Joseph’s journey teaches us that favor follows faithfulness and that we can protect our tomorrow by prioritizing our integrity today. This quiz will test your knowledge of key moments in his life as told in the book of Genesis. Let’s see how much you remember!
1. Who were Joseph's parents?
A. Abraham and Sarah
B. Isaac and Rebekah
C. Jacob and Rachel
D. Jacob and Leah
2. Why did Joseph’s brothers hate him?
A. He was older than them
B. He had a dream of ruling over them
C. He stole their inheritance
D. He refused to help them
3. What gift did Jacob give Joseph that made his brothers jealous?
A. A crown
B. A golden cup
C. A multi-colored coat
D. A staff
4. What did Joseph’s brothers do to him?
A. Sent him to live with his uncle
B. Sold him into slavery
C. Killed him
D. Forgave him and made him king
5. Who suggested that Joseph be sold instead of killed?
A. Reuben
B. Simeon
C. Judah
D. Levi
6. Who was Joseph sold to in Egypt?
A. Pharaoh
B. Potiphar
C. Nebuchadnezzar
D. Herod
7. Why was Joseph thrown into prison?
A. He tried to escape
B. He stole from Pharaoh
C. He was falsely accused by Potiphar’s wife
D. He refused to work
8. What did Joseph do for Pharaoh’s cupbearer and baker in prison?
A. Hid them from the guards
B. Interpreted their dreams
C. Gave them food
D. Taught them Hebrew
9. What position did Pharaoh give Joseph after he interpreted his dreams?
A. High Priest
B. Captain of the Guard
C. Governor over Egypt
D. Chief Cupbearer
10. How did Joseph respond when he reunited with his brothers?
A. He punished them
B. He forgave them
C. He pretended not to know them forever
D. He sent them away
Answer Key:
1) C. Jacob and Rachel
2) B. He had a dream of ruling over them
3) C. A multi-colored coat
4) B. Sold him into slavery
5) C. Judah
6) B. Potiphar
7) C. He was falsely accused by Potiphar’s wife
8) B. Interpreted their dreams
9) C. Governor over Egypt
10) B. He forgave them