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Questions on Genesis Chapter 41
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Genesis 41 Quiz with Answers and Explanations
Question No. 1
How many years passed before Pharaoh had his dream after the chief butler was restored to his position?
- A. 1 year
- B. 2 years
- C. 3 years
- D. 5 years
- E. 7 years
Answer: B. 2 years
Explanation: Genesis 41:1 – “And it came to pass at the end of two full years, that Pharaoh dreamed…” The chief butler remembered Joseph after two years of being released.
Question No. 2
What did Pharaoh first see coming up out of the river in his dream?
- A. Seven fat cows
- B. Seven skinny cows
- C. Seven ears of corn
- D. Seven plump ears of corn
- E. Seven sheaves of grain
Answer: A. Seven fat cows
Explanation: Genesis 41:2 – “And, behold, there came up out of the river seven well-favoured kine…” These well-fed cows were the first part of Pharaoh’s dream.
Question No. 3
What did the seven ill-favoured cows do to the seven well-favoured cows in Pharaoh’s dream?
- A. Ignored them
- B. Ate them
- C. Stood alongside them
- D. Attacked them
- E. Chased them away
Answer: B. Ate them
Explanation: Genesis 41:4 – “And the ill favoured and leanfleshed kine did eat up the seven well favoured and fat kine.” This unusual action greatly troubled Pharaoh.
Question No. 4
After the seven ill-favoured cows ate the seven well-favoured cows, how did they appear?
- A. More plump
- B. Grew larger
- C. Disappeared
- D. Swollen
- E. None of the above
Answer: E. None of the above Explanation: Genesis 41:21 – “And when they had eaten them up, it could not be known that they had eaten them; but they were still ill favoured…” Their appearance remained unchanged.
Question No. 5
How many times did Pharaoh dream about the seven ears of corn?
- A. Once
- B. Twice
- C. Three times
- D. Four times
- E. Not mentioned
Answer: B. Twice
Explanation: Genesis 41:5-7 describes Pharaoh’s second dream involving seven ears of corn. He dreamt about the cows first and then the ears of corn.
Question No. 6
What did Pharaoh do immediately after waking from his dreams?
- A. Consulted his advisors
- B. Offered a sacrifice
- C. Summoned Joseph
- D. Called for the magicians
- E. None of the above
Answer: E. None of the above
Explanation: Genesis 41:5 – “And he slept and dreamed the second time…” Pharaoh’s immediate response was to sleep again, leading to his second dream.
Question No. 7
Who was the first person Pharaoh consulted after his troubling dreams?
- A. His chief butler
- B. His magicians
- C. Joseph
- D. His chief baker
- E. His advisors
Answer: B. His magicians
Explanation: Genesis 41:8 – “And Pharaoh…called for all the magicians of Egypt…” Pharaoh first sought the interpretation from his magicians.
Question No. 8
Who suggested that Joseph be brought from prison to interpret Pharaoh’s dreams?
- A. Pharaoh’s wife
- B. The chief butler
- C. Pharaoh himself
- D. The baker
- E. The magicians
Answer: B. The chief butler
Explanation: Genesis 41:9-13 – The chief butler recalled Joseph’s ability to interpret dreams and informed Pharaoh about him.
Question No. 9
What was Joseph’s immediate response when Pharaoh asked him to interpret the dreams?
- A. “It is not in me.”
- B. “I am honored to help.”
- C. “God will show Pharaoh.”
- D. “Give me a moment to pray.”
- E. None of the above
Answer: A. “It is not in me.”
Explanation: Genesis 41:16 – “Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, It is not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace.” Joseph humbly credited God.
Question No. 10
What did the seven years of great abundance represent in Joseph’s interpretation?
- A. Egypt’s prosperity
- B. The years of plenty
- C. God’s blessing
- D. Pharaoh’s wisdom
- E. Divine favor
Answer: B. The years of plenty
Explanation: Genesis 41:26-27 – Joseph explained that the seven good years symbolized a period of abundance across Egypt.
Question No. 11
Why were the seven years of famine described as very grievous?
- A. They would affect the world.
- B. They would consume all resources.
- C. The previous abundance would be forgotten.
- D. They would humble the Egyptians.
- E. Pharaoh’s legacy would be threatened.
Answer: C. The previous abundance would be forgotten.
Explanation: Genesis 41:31 – “And the plenty shall not be known in the land by reason of that famine following; for it shall be very grievous.” This famine would overshadow all previous prosperity.
Question No. 12
What role did Pharaoh assign to Joseph after interpreting the dreams?
- A. Scribe
- B. Priest
- C. Treasurer
- D. Prince
- E. None of the above
Answer: E. None of the above Explanation: Genesis 41:40-41 – Pharaoh appointed Joseph as the governor, stating, “Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled.”
Question No. 13
What special item did Pharaoh give Joseph as a symbol of his authority?
- A. A crown
- B. A scepter
- C. A ring
- D. A golden necklace
- E. A royal robe
Answer: C. A ring
Explanation: Genesis 41:42 – Pharaoh gave Joseph his ring, a symbol of authority and power in Egypt.
Question No. 14
What title did Pharaoh bestow upon Joseph?
- A. Prince of Egypt
- B. Second in Command
- C. Zaphnath-paaneah
- D. Beloved of Pharaoh
- E. High Priest of Ra
Answer: C. Zaphnath-paaneah
Explanation: Genesis 41:45 – Pharaoh named Joseph “Zaphnath-paaneah,” a title signifying his new role and identity in Egypt.
Question No. 15
Who did Pharaoh give to Joseph as his wife?
- A. Potiphar’s daughter
- B. A noblewoman of Egypt
- C. The daughter of Potipherah
- D. An Egyptian princess
- E. His own daughter
Answer: C. The daughter of Potipherah
Explanation: Genesis 41:45 – Pharaoh gave Joseph Asenath, Potipherah’s daughter, to wed.
Question No. 16
In what region of Egypt did Joseph store up grain during the years of plenty?
- A. Upper Egypt
- B. Goshen
- C. All cities
- D. Thebes
- E. Alexandria
Answer: C. All cities
Explanation: Genesis 41:48 – Joseph gathered food “in the cities,” distributing the grain for each city’s storage.
Question No. 17
What did Joseph name his first son, acknowledging God’s blessings?
- A. Reuben
- B. Benjamin
- C. Ephraim
- D. Manasseh
- E. Asher
Answer: D. Manasseh
Explanation: Genesis 41:51 – Joseph named his son Manasseh, signifying God’s help in making him forget his hardships.
Question No. 18
How old was Joseph when he stood before Pharaoh as the ruler of Egypt?
- A. 25
- B. 28
- C. 30
- D. 35
- E. 40
Answer: C. 30
Explanation: Genesis 41:46 – Joseph was “thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh king of Egypt.”
Question No. 19
What was the people’s response when the famine arrived in Egypt?
- A. They petitioned Pharaoh
- B. They went to other lands
- C. They gathered remaining crops
- D. They pleaded with Joseph
- E. They stored more grain
Answer: D. They pleaded with Joseph
Explanation: Genesis 41:55 – When the famine hit, Pharaoh directed the people to Joseph.
Question No. 20
To whom did the whole world come during the famine to buy grain?
- A. Pharaoh
- B. Joseph
- C. The Egyptian priests
- D. Potiphar
- E. The magicians
Answer: B. Joseph
Explanation: Genesis 41:57 – “And all countries came into Egypt to Joseph for to buy corn…” This famine extended beyond Egypt’s borders.