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1 Round 1, Elementary Division 3 rd -6 th Chapters: Acts 1-28 BIBLE QUIZ ACTS Congregation Team Number Score CHAPTER HEADINGS: Without using your Bible, provide the chapter number where each chapter heading is found. CHAPTER CHAPTER HEADING 1. Paul s Trial Before Festus 2. The Riot in Ephesus 3. In Pisidian Antioch 4. Paul Arrested 5. Peter and John Before the Sanhedrin 6. Paul Transferred to Caesarea 7. Disagreement Between Paul and Barnabas 8. The Choosing of the Seven 9. In Athens 10. Peter s Vision 11. The Storm 12. Peter Speaks to the Onlookers 13. Through Macedonia and Greece 14. Philip in Samaria 15. Paul the Roman Citizen 16. The Church in Antioch 17. Peter Addresses the Crowd 18. In Lystra and Derbe 19. Saul in Damascus and Jerusalem 20. Priscilla, Aquila and Apollos 21. Stephen s Speech to the Sanhedrin 22. Paul Preaches at Rome Under Guard 23. Herod s Death 24. Ananias and Sapphira 25. Paul s Vision of the Man of Macedonia

2 EVENTS: Without using your Bible, provide the chapter number where each event is found. CHAPTER EVENT 26. Paul is stoned 27. Saul began to destroy the church 28. On the first day of the week, Paul and others came together in Troas to break bread 29. Peter enters the house of a gentile 30. Barnabas sold a field 31. Felix leaves Paul in prison as a favor to the Jews 32. A violent earthquake occurs 33. Agabus ties his own hands and feet with Paul s belt 34. Widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food 35. Prophets come down from Jerusalem to Antioch 36. Crispus, the synagogue leader, and his entire household believed in the Lord 37. Members of the Sanhedrin gnashed their teeth 38. Paul and Barnabas shook the dust off their feet Quotations: Without using your Bible, provide the chapter number where each quotation is found. CHAPTER QUOTATION 39. Paul said, John s baptism was a baptism of repentance. 40. What made you think of doing such a thing? You have not lied just to human beings but to God. 41. This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven. 42. It is my judgment, therefore, that we should not make it difficult for the Gentiles who are turning to God. 43. Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel. 44. This man could have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar. 45. Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. 46. This man must be a murderer; for though he escaped from the sea, the goddess Justice has not allowed him to live. 47. We have taken a solemn oath not to eat anything until we have killed Paul." 48. This is the voice of a god, not of a man. 49. Men, I can see that our voyage is going to be disastrous and bring great loss to ship and cargo, and to our own lives also. 50. The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands.

3 Round 2, Elementary Division 3 rd -6 th Chapters: Acts 1-7 BIBLE QUIZ ACTS Congregation Team Number Score I. TRUE OR FALSE. Each of the statements is either true or false. If the statement is false, place an F in the blank. If the statement is true, place a T in the blank. 1. The Sanhedrin saw that Stephen s face looked like the face of an angel. 2. When Peter addressed those in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost he quoted the prophet Isaiah. 3. An angel freed the apostles from the public jail 4. After Jesus ascension, Jesus mother and brothers were among the believers, a group numbering about Barnabas was from Crete 6. The Mount of Olives is a Sabbath day s walk from Jerusalem 7. Parmenas was one of the seven chosen men known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom 8. Peter and John went up to the temple at the time of prayer at six in the evening 9. Salvation is found in no one else but Jesus 10. Ananias secretly kept back money from selling a piece of property without his wife knowing about it II. MODIFIER MATCH. Write the letter of each adjective from the adjective column next to the noun that it describes in the text. Each answer is correct in one and only one blank. Noun Adjective 11. proofs A. convincing 12. language B. false 13. persons C. greatly 14. origin D. human 15. people E. native 16. disturbed F. needy 17. gate G. public 18. wind H. stiff-necked 19. witnesses I. temple 20. jail J. violent III. PEOPLE. Write the letter of each person on the right in the correct first column blank on the left. Each answer is correct in one and only one blank. 21. no ordinary child A. Ananias 22. also known as Justus B. Annas 23. tested the Spirit of the Lord C. Barnabas 24. met together with Gentiles D. Barsabbas 25. a Zealot E. Herod 26. the high priest F. Matthias 27. a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit G. Moses 28. replaced Judas as an apostle H. Sapphira 29. lied to the Holy Spirit I. Simon 30. a Levite from Cyprus J. Stephen

4 IV. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Each of the following sentences may be completed with one of the following four choices. Place the letter of the correct answer in the blank. Only one answer is correct in each blank. 31. When Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice, and addressed the crowd, it was A. six in the morning B. nine in the morning C. ten in the morning D. the eleventh hour of day 32. This person appeared in the days of the census and led a band of people in revolt A. Judas the Galilean B. Gamaliel C. Theudas D. Parmenas 33. was accused of speaking words of blasphemy against Moses and against God. A. Saul B. Stephen C. Peter D. The Twelve 34. Means son of encouragement. A. James B. Levite C. Silas D. Barnabas 35. People brought the sick into the streets so that at least Peter s might fall on them. A. robe B. words C. shadow D. touch 36. Peter and John astonished the rulers and elders with their A. courage B. miracle C. message D. confidence 37. Who complained because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. A. Hebraic Jews B. Roman Jews C. Hellenistic Jews D. Gentiles 38. The name for the full assembly of the elders of Israel A. Teachers of the Law B. Pharisees C. Priests D. Sanhedrin 39. After Peter and John healed the lame beggar, the people were astonished and came running to them in the place called A. the temple courts B. Solomon s Colonnade C. the outer courts D. Beautiful 40. The lame beggar who was miraculously healed was over years old. A. twenty B. thirty C. forty D. fifty V. WHO SAID IT. Identify who was speaking. Place the letter of the correct person in the blank to the left of their quotation. Each answer is correct in one and only one blank. 41. Who made you ruler and judge over us? A. an Israelite 42. The Lord said to my Lord: Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet. 43. We found the jail securely locked, with the guards standing at the doors; but when we opened them, we found no one inside. B. David C. Gamaliel 44. Are these charges true? D. high priest 45. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit E. Jesus 46. Lord, do not hold this sin against them. F. Moses 47. Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord G. officers 48. Men of Israel, consider carefully what you intend to do to these men. H. Peter 49. The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own people; you must listen to everything he tells you. I. Sapphira 50. that is the price J. Stephen

5 Round 3, Elementary Division 3 rd -6 th Chapters: Acts 8-14 BIBLE QUIZ ACTS Congregation Team Number Score I. PLACES. Write the letter of each location on the right in the blank corresponding to its description on the left. Each answer is correct in one and only one blank. 1. where a Jewish sorcerer and false prophet lived K. Caesarea 2. where Herod was struck down by the Lord L. Damascus 3. where Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time speaking boldly for the Lord M. Iconium 4. Simon the tanner lived here N. Joppa 5. where John left Paul and Barnabas O. Lystra 6. city where Judas lived on Straight Street P. Paphos 7. Paul was stoned and dragged outside the city Q. Perga 8. where Simon practiced sorcery R. Pisidian Antioch 9. Paul and Barnabas shook the dust off their feet as a warning here S. Samaria 10. Herod quarreled with the residents of this city T. Sidon II. WHO DID IT?. Which of the following actions or events happened to Peter or to Saul (also called Paul) in Acts 8-14? In the blank to the left write Peter if the answer is Peter and Saul if the answer is Saul or Paul. 11. said I am only a man myself 12. lowered in a basket 13. was called Hermes 14. was said that he must suffer for the Lord 15. knocked on a door 16. fell into a trance 17. something like scales fell off his eyes 18. was urged to come at once because Tabitha died 19. God wanted him to preach to the Gentiles 20. bound with chains III. PEOPLE. Write the letter of each person(s) on the right in the correct first column blank on the left. Each answer is correct in one and only one blank. 21. went up on a roof to pray A. Aeneas 22. put to death by the sword B. Agabus 23. made clothing and helped the poor C. Barnabas 24. went to Tarsus to look for Saul and brought him back to Antioch D. Cornelius 25. ran up to a chariot E. Dorcas 26. prophet who predicted a severe famine F. Herod 27. a centurion G. James 28. bedridden for 8 years H. Peter 29. died and eaten by worms I. Philip 30. approved of the killing of Stephen J. Saul

6 IV. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Each of the following sentences may be completed with one of the following four choices. Place the letter of the correct answer in the blank. Only one answer is correct in each blank. 31. Saul s followers lowered him in a basket through an opening in the wall of this city A. Jerusalem B. Damascus C. Caesarea D. Tarsus 32. How many brothers went with Peter to Caesarea and entered Cornelius house? A. two B. three C. six D. seven 33. A priest of brought bulls and wreaths to offer sacrifices to Barnabas and Paul. A. Hermes B. Pollux C. Castor D. Zeus 34. Time of day when Cornelius distinctly saw an angel of God. A. nine in the morning B. noon C. about three in the afternoon D. sunrise 35. Described as a trusted personal servant of the king. A. Blastus B. Barnabas C. Bar-Jesus D. Barsabbas 36. With prayer and fasting, Paul and Barnabas appointed in each church. A. disciples B. elders C. teachers D. leaders 37. This word means queen of the Ethiopians. A. eunuch B. Artemis C. Hellenist D. Kandake 38. After Peter described how the Lord brought him out of prison, he asked that be told. A. Barnabas B. Saul C. James D. John 39. Your prayers and gifts to the poor have come up as a memorial offering before God was spoken to. A. Cornelius B. Barnabas C. the eunuch D. Dorcas 40. After Saul returned to Jerusalem from Damascus, who tried to kill him? A. Sanhedrin B. Hellenistic Jews C. Synagogue of the Freedman D. King Herod V. FIND THE VERSE. Locate each of the following verses by giving the chapter number and verse number in which it is found. 41. Surely no one can stand in the way of their being baptized with water. They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have. 42. Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord s disciples. 43. When he saw that this met with approval among the Jews, he proceeded to seize Peter also. 44. and all the people, both high and low, gave him their attention and exclaimed, This man is rightly called the Great Power of God. 45. Now those who had been scattered by the persecution that broke out when Stephen was killed traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, spreading the word only among Jews. 46. As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. 47. At Iconium Paul and Barnabas went as usual into the Jewish synagogue. There they spoke so effectively that a great number of Jews and Greeks believed. 48. Go to that chariot and stay near it. 49. Simon, three men are looking for you. 50. Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.

7 Round 4, Elementary Division 3 rd -6 th Chapters: Acts BIBLE QUIZ ACTS Congregation Team Number Score I. NUMBERS. Write the letter of each number on the right in the blank corresponding to its description on the left. Each answer may be used more than once and some answers may not be used at all. 1. calculated value, in drachmas, of the scrolls burned U. 1 or first 2. Eutychus fell from the story window V. 2 or second 3. An Egyptian led this number of terrorists in revolt W. 3 or third 4. number of sons of a Jewish chief priest beaten by an evil spirit X. 4 or fourth 5. Philip had this many unmarried daughters who prophesied Y. 7 or seventh 6. Paul and others came together on this day of the week to break bread Z About this number of men were baptized into the name of Lord Jesus AA The Ephesians shouted in unison for about this many hours BB. 4, This many men made a vow CC. 12, Paul had daily discussions in lecture hall of Tyrannus for years DD. 50,000 II. TRUE OR FALSE. Each of the statements is either true or false. If the statement is false, place an F in the blank. If the statement is true, place a T in the blank. 11. All the Athenians and the foreigners who lived there spent their time doing nothing but talking about new Jewish sect called the Way 12. A prophet named Agabus used Paul s belt to show how Paul would be handed over to the Gentiles. 13. In Ephesus, a number of false prophets brought their idols together and burned them publicly. 14. After Paul and Barnabas has a sharp disagreement, Paul chose Peter and Barnabas chose Mark and they parted company 15. Timothy s father was a Greek 16. Claudius had ordered all Jews to leave Rome 17. The believers in Lystra would not let Paul enter Bithynia 18. Judas and Silas were sent to confirm by word of mouth what was written by the apostles and elders. 19. In every city, Paul was warned by the Holy Spirit that he would face prison and hardships. 20. Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and begging him, Come over to Macedonia and help us. III. Paul s Travels. Write the letter of the place on the right in the correct first column blank on the left about what happened at that location. Each answer is correct in one and only one blank. 21. Paul had to be carried by soldiers because of a violent mob K. Athens 22. Where Priscilla and Aquila had left because of Claudius order L. Berea 23. Paul found an altar to an unknown god M. Cenchreae 24. Jason and other believers dragged before city officials N. Corinth 25. Where Paul talked on and on O. Ephesus 26. Paul meets a dealer in purple cloth P. Jerusalem 27. Jews were of more noble character here Q. Philippi 28. Where Paul met Priscilla and Aquila R. Italy 29. God did extraordinary miracles through Paul in this city S. Thessalonica 30. Paul had his hair cut off because of a vow T. Troas

8 IV. SENTENCE CONSTRUCTION. Complete each of the sentences below by placing the letter of each phrase on the right in the blank on the left to which each phrase corresponds. 31. I served the Lord and in the midst of severe testing by the plots of my Jewish opponents. 32. As they traveled from town to town, they delivered and elders in Jerusalem for the people to obey. 33. Judas and Silas, who, said much to encourage and strengthen the believers. 34. For as I walked around and looked carefully at your objects of worship, I even found an altar with this inscription:. 35. At that hour of the night the jailer took them and ; then immediately he and all his household were baptized. 36. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they invited him to their home and explained to him. 37. The whole city was aroused, and the people came running from all directions. Seizing Paul, they, and immediately the gates were shut. 38. Then the man who had the evil spirit jumped on them and overpowered them all. He gave them such a beating that they. 39. We believe it is through that we are saved 40. However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me A. themselves were prophets B. dragged him from the temple C. washed their wounds D. the grace of our Lord Jesus E. with great humility and with tears F. to finish the race G. the decisions reached by the apostles H. the way of God more adequately I. ran out of the house naked and bleeding. J. TO AN UNKNOWN GOD V. WHICH DOESN T BELONG. For each question, four choices are given that may or may not belong in the city listed. Three of the choices belong in the named city, while one choice does not belong. Provide the answer that does not belong. 41. Athens A. Paul greatly distressed B. latest ideas C. altar D. Paul in chains 42. Tyre A. Paul cut his hair B. beach C. stayed 7 days D. ship unloaded cargo 43. Philippi A. purple cloth B. UNKNOWN GOD C. flogged D. singing hymns 44. Jerusalem A. purification rites B. warmly received C. feet in stocks D. Paul arrested 45. Corinth A. Crispus B. Demetrius C. Sosthenes D. Titius Justus 46. Berea A. Areopagus B. noble character C. examine Scriptures D. Silas and Timothy stayed 47. Troas A. broke bread B. Eutychus falls C. evil spirit D. Paul talked till daylight 48. Ephesus A. extraordinary miracles B. lecture hall C. Sceva D. earthquake 49. Thessalonica A. riot B. Paul arrested C. Jason D. post bond 50. Caesarea A. flinging dust B. Philip C. Agabus D. weeping

9 Round 5, Elementary Division 3 rd -6 th Chapters: Acts BIBLE QUIZ ACTS Congregation Team Number I. PLACES. Write the letter of each location on the right in the blank corresponding to its description on the left. Each answer is correct in one and only one blank. 1. Where Paul was allowed to live by himself with a soldier to guard him EE. Adramyttium 2. Aristarchus was a Macedonian from this city FF. Caesarea 3. Because of the plot to kill Paul, he was transferred here GG. Damascus 4. Where Paul went with the authority and commission of the chief priests HH. Jerusalem 5. Paul fell into a trance here II. Malta 6. A harbor in Crete, facing both southwest and northwest JJ. Phoenix 7. As a prisoner, Paul boarded a ship from KK. Puteoli 8. After the shipwreck, Paul reached the shores of this island LL. Rome 9. During the voyage to Italy, they were afraid they would run aground on the sandbars of MM. Syrtis 10. On the trip to Rome, Paul found some brothers and sisters in this city who invited him to spend a week with them NN. Thessalonica II. NUMBERS. Write the letter of each object on the right in the blank corresponding to how many existed on the left. Each answer may be used more than once and some answers may not be used at all rd A. horsemen B. day C. feet D. men E. tribes F. night G. anchors th H. Taverns I. soldiers J. years III. FIND THE VERSE. Give the chapter number and verse number in which each verse is found. 21. Much time had been lost, and sailing had already become dangerous because by now it was after the Day of Atonement. 22. Then Felix, who was well acquainted with the Way, adjourned the proceedings. When Lysias the commander comes, he said, I will decide your case. 23. I studied under Gamaliel and was thoroughly trained in the law of our ancestors. 24. But Paul shook the snake off into the fire and suffered no ill effects. 25. You have appealed to Caesar. To Caesar you will go! 26. Don t tell anyone that you have reported this to me. 27. I fell to the ground and heard a voice say to me, Saul! Saul! Why do you persecute me? 28. Agrippa said to Festus, This man could have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar. 29. He proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance! 30. When he said this, a dispute broke out between the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and the assembly was divided.

10 IV. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Each of the following thoughts may be completed with one of the following four choices. Place the letter of the correct answer in the blank. Only one answer is correct in each blank. 31. The number of men that bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul. More than A. forty B. fifty C. sixty D. seventy 32. The chief official of the island (Malta) that welcomed Paul to his home and for three days entertained hospitably. A. Puteoli B. Pollux C. Publius D. Pyrrhus 33. Who came with King Agrippa to Caesarea to pay respects to Festus? A. Artemis B. Bernice C. Kandake D. Druscilla 34. The wife of Felix. A. Damaris B. Dorcas C. Dionysius D. Drusilla 35. A devout observer of the law and highly respected by all the Jews living in Damascus that came to see Saul. A. Ananias B. Agabus C. Aristarchus D. Gamaliel 36. What group of people do not believe in the resurrection A. Pharisees B. Sadducees C. Synagogue of the Freeman D. Gentiles 37. Paul gave his defense to King Agrippa in this city A. Jerusalem B. Antipatris C. Caesarea D. Tyre 38. Centurion who belonged to the Imperial Regiment and showed Paul kindness A. Cornelius B. Felix C. Annas D. Julius 39. How many people were on board the ship that shipwrecked. A. 138 B. 276 C. 200 D A wind of hurricane force. A. Etesian B. Bora C. Northeaster D. Mistral V. WHO SAID IT? Write the letter of each entity on the right in the blank corresponding to its statement on the left. Each answer is correct in one and only one blank. 41. You are out of your mind, Paul! K. angel 42. Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar L. commander 43. I had to pay a lot of money for my citizenship. M. Felix 44. That s enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you. 45. Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian? N. Festus O. Jewish leaders in Rome 46. What if a spirit or an angel has spoken to him? P. King Agrippa 47. But now I urge you to keep up your courage, because not one of you will be lost; only the ship will be destroyed. 48. We have found this man to be a troublemaker, stirring up riots among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the Nazarene sect 49. We have not received any letters from Judea concerning you, and none of our people who have come from there has reported or said anything bad about you. 50. Don t give in to them, because more than forty of them are waiting in ambush for him. Q. Paul R. Pharisees S. son of Paul s sister T. Tertullus