Parables of Jesus Quiz

Question 1

In the Parable of the Prodigal Son, what did the son ask for before leaving?

Accepted Answer

His share of the inheritance

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A horse and supplies

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His father's blessing

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Permission to travel

Question 2

In the Parable of the Good Samaritan, who helped the injured man on the road?

Accepted Answer

A Samaritan

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A priest

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A Levite

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A Roman soldier

Question 3

What is the main message of the Parable of the Lost Sheep?

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God rejoices more over one sinner who repents than ninety-nine who don't need to

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Sheep are important animals

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We must protect those who are vulnerable

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Shepherds are the most important people

Question 4

In the Parable of the Ten Virgins, why were five called foolish?

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They didn't bring enough oil for their lamps

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They fell asleep

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They arrived late to the wedding

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They argued with the bridegroom

Question 5

In the Parable of the Talents, what happened to the servant who buried his talent?

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His talent was taken away and given to the one who had ten

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He was rewarded for being careful

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He was thrown in prison

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He was asked to repay it

Question 6

In the Parable of the Sower, what does the seed falling on rocky ground represent?

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People who receive the word joyfully but fall away under pressure

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People who never hear the word

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People who are choked by worries

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People who produce a great harvest

Question 7

What does the Parable of the Mustard Seed illustrate?

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How the Kingdom of God starts small but grows into something great

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The importance of small acts of kindness

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The need for farmers to plant good seeds

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How faith can move mountains

Question 8

In the Parable of the Prodigal Son, how did the father react when he saw his son returning?

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He ran to him, embraced him, and threw a party

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He was angry and refused to see him

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He waited at the gate and punished him first

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He forgave him quietly and said nothing

Question 9

In the Parable of the Rich Fool, why did God call the man a fool?

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He would die that night and couldn't take his riches with him

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He stored too much grain

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He was planning to tear down his barns and build bigger ones

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He refused to help the poor

Question 10

What is the main lesson of the Parable of the Lost Coin?

Accepted Answer

There is great joy in heaven over one sinner who repents

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Money should be kept safely

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We should search for what is valuable

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Coins were important in Biblical times

Question 11

In the Parable of the Weeds, who does the enemy who sows weeds represent?

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The devil

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False teachers in the church

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The Pharisees

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Gentile nations

Question 12

What does the Parable of the Hidden Treasure teach?

Accepted Answer

The Kingdom of Heaven is worth giving up everything to obtain

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Treasure should be shared with others

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We should invest wisely

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God hides blessings for those who seek Him

Question 13

In the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, why were some workers unhappy?

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Those who worked one hour received the same pay as those who worked all day

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They were given the hardest work

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The vineyard owner lied to them

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They were not given food during the day

Question 14

What does the Parable of the Prodigal Son say the elder son felt when his brother returned?

Accepted Answer

Anger and jealousy

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Joy and relief

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Sadness for his brother's struggles

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Surprise

Question 15

In the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, whose prayer did God hear?

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The tax collector's, because of his humility

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The Pharisee's, because he prayed regularly

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Both equally

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Neither, as both were flawed

Question 16

What did the son in the Parable of the Prodigal Son end up doing in the far country?

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Feeding pigs for a Gentile

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Starting a successful business

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Working as a shepherd

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Becoming a soldier

Question 17

What does the Parable of the Yeast (leaven) teach?

Accepted Answer

A small influence can affect a large whole — the Kingdom of God grows from within

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Avoid using yeast in baking

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Bread is important in Jewish culture

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Yeast represents sin spreading through the church

Question 18

In the Parable of the Two Sons, one son said yes to working but didn't. The other said no but later did. Who pleased the father?

Accepted Answer

The one who said no first but then obeyed

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The one who said yes

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Neither son

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Both sons equally

Question 19

In the Parable of the Net, what happens at the end of the age according to Jesus?

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Angels sort the righteous from the wicked

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All fish are set free

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The fishermen decide who is kept

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The good fish are released back

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Only large fish are kept

Question 20

What is the key lesson from the Parable of the Good Samaritan?

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Love your neighbour as yourself — regardless of who they are

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Travel safely on dangerous roads

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Samaritans are better people than Jews

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Priests and Levites are hypocrites