Welcome to the Genesis 4 Quiz! Each question is designed to be challenging and thought-provoking, asking you to remember specific details from the text.
Whether you’re an experienced scholar or just starting out, this quiz will test your knowledge of Genesis 4 and help you explore its important lessons.
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Questions on Genesis Chapter 4
Each question is designed to be challenging and thought-provoking, asking you to remember specific details from the text.
Genesis 4 Quiz with Answers and Explanations
Question No. 1
What was Cain’s initial occupation?
- A. Shepherd
- B. Hunter
- C. Tiller of the ground
- D. Builder of cities
- E. All of the above
Answer: C. Tiller of the ground
Explanation: Genesis 4:2 states that Cain was “a tiller of the ground,” meaning he cultivated crops and worked the soil.
Question No. 2
Which brother’s offering was accepted by the Lord?
- A. Cain
- B. Enoch
- C. Seth
- D. Enos
- E. None of above
Answer: E. None of the above
Explanation: Genesis 4:4 explains that Abel’s offering was accepted by God because he brought the firstlings of his flock, demonstrating faith and obedience.
Question No. 3
How did Cain respond when God asked about Abel’s whereabouts?
- A. “Am I responsible for him?”
- B. “Am I my brother’s keeper?”
- C. “I do not know where he is.”
- D. “Why would I need to keep track of him?.”
- E. “Am I supposed to monitor everything my brother does?”
Answer: B. “Am I my brother’s keeper?”
Explanation: In Genesis 4:9, Cain responds to God’s inquiry with a defiant, rhetorical question: “Am I my brother’s keeper?”
Question No. 4
What curse did God place upon Cain after he killed Abel?
- A. “His skin would bear the mark of his sin.”
- B. He would be banished from Eden
- C. He would be a fugitive and a vagabond
- D. “He would roam endlessly, without rest or home.”
- E. “His soul would be restless, cursed to seek peace in vain.”
Answer: C. He would be a fugitive and a vagabond
Explanation: Genesis 4:12 explains that Cain was cursed to wander the earth as a fugitive and vagabond with no permanent home.
Question No. 5
What sign did God give to Cain to protect him from being killed?
- A. A flaming sword
- B. A scar on his forehead
- C. A mark on him
- D. A staff for defense
- E. All of the above
Answer: C. A mark on him
Explanation: Genesis 4:15 reveals that God placed a mark on Cain to warn others that killing him would bring severe vengeance.
Question No. 6
Where did Cain go after being cursed?
- A. The land of Nod
- B. The land of Cush
- C. The mountains of Ararat
- D. The wilderness of Param
- E. The valley of Jezreel
Answer: A. The land of Nod
Explanation: According to Genesis 4:16, Cain dwelt in the land of Nod, located “on the east of Eden.”
Question No. 7
Who was Cain’s firstborn son?
- A. Lamech
- B. Methuselah
- C. Enoch
- D. Enos
- E. None of the above
Answer: C. Enoch
Explanation: Genesis 4:17 states that Cain had a son named Enoch, and he built a city named after him.
Question No. 8
What significant act is Lamech known for in this chapter?
- A. Building an altar
- B. Committing murder
- C. Offering a sacrifice
- D. Seeking revenge on Cain
- E. Becoming a prophet
Answer: B. Committing murder
Explanation: Genesis 4:23-24 recounts that Lamech confessed to killing a man and believed that his punishment would be more severe than Cain’s.
Question No. 9
What was the name of Lamech’s wives?
- A. Zillah and Adah
- B. Sarah and Leah
- C. Hagar and Rebekah
- D. Milcah and Zipporah
- E. Naomi and Tamar
Answer: A. Zillah and Adah
Explanation: Genesis 4:19 mentions that Lamech had two wives: Adah and Zillah.
Question No. 10
What profession is attributed to Jabal in Genesis 4?
- A. Tent maker
- B. Farmer
- C. Tiller of the ground
- D. Shepherd of cattle
- E. None of the above
Answer: D. Shepherd of cattle
Explanation: Genesis 4:20 introduces Jabal as “the father of such as dwell in tents, and of such as have cattle.”
Question No. 11
Who is the father of all who play the harp and organ?
- A. Tubal-cain
- B. Jubal
- C. Lamech
- D. Jabal
- E. Enoch
Answer: B. Jubal
Explanation: Genesis 4:21 describes Jubal as “the father of all such as handle the harp and organ.”
Question No. 12
What was Tubal-cain known for?
- A. Crafting swords
- B. Farming
- C. Tent making
- D. None of the above
- E. All of the above
Answer: D. None of the above
Explanation: Genesis 4:22 identifies Tubal-cain as an instructor in the use of brass and iron.
Question No. 13
What was the name of the sister of Tubal-cain?
- A. Zillah
- B. Adah
- C. Naamah
- D. Miriam
- E. None of the above
Answer: C. Naamah
Explanation: Genesis 4:22 states that Tubal-cain’s sister was named Naamah.
Question No. 14
What did Lamech say would happen to him if someone harmed him?
- A. He would avenge himself seventyfold
- B. He would be protected by God
- C. He would avenge himself seventy and sevenfold
- D. He would seek refuge in Nod
- E. He would avenge himself seventy and tenfold
Answer: C. He would avenge himself seventy and sevenfold
Explanation: Genesis 4:24 records Lamech’s boast of avenging himself seventy-seven times if harmed.
Question No. 15
What was the reason God did not accept Cain’s offering?
- A. It wasn’t a sacrificial offering of life.”‘
- B. The quantity did not meet divine expectations.
- C. It lacked faith and righteousness
- D. It was stolen
- E. It was given without sincerity or moral integrity.
Answer: C. It lacked faith and righteousness
Explanation: Genesis 4:5 implies that God did not respect Cain’s offering due to Cain’s attitude, not the substance of the offering itself.
Question No. 16
What was the consequence of Cain’s sin according to Genesis 4?
- A. Eternal torment
- B. Separation from God’s presence
- C. Immediate death
- D. Leprosy
- E. None of the above
Answer: B. Separation from God’s presence
Explanation: Genesis 4:14 reveals that Cain feared being hidden from God’s presence, which was part of his punishment.
Question No. 17
What did Cain build after settling in the land of Nod?
- A. A temple
- B. A house
- C. A city
- D. A vineyard
- E. All of the above
Answer: C. A city
Explanation: Genesis 4:17 states that Cain built a city and named it after his son Enoch.
Question No. 18
Who was born to replace Abel after his death?
- A. Seth
- B. Enos
- C. Lamech
- D. Enoch
- E. Jabal
Answer: A. Seth
Explanation: Genesis 4:25 states that Seth was born as a replacement for Abel, whom Cain killed.
Question No. 19
What did people begin to do during the days of Enos?
- A. Fight wars
- B. Sacrifice animals
- C. Worship idols
- D. Build altars
- E. None of the above
Answer: E. None of the above
Explanation: Genesis 4:26 mentions that in the days of Enos, men began to call upon the name of the Lord.
Question No. 20
What emotion did Cain display when his offering was not accepted?
- A. Regret
- B. Anger
- C. Indifference
- D. Sadness
- E. All of the above
Answer: B. Anger
Explanation: Genesis 4:5 says that Cain was very wroth (angry) when his offering was rejected by God.