2ND TERM EXAMINATION FOR 2023/2024 ACADEMIC SESSION

SUBJECT: CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS KNOWLEDGE

NAME…………………………………..…………………....EXAM NO….………………………………………CLASS: SSS1

Answer all questions

1. The theme of Paul’s letter to Philemon is (a) Truthfulness (b) Forgiveness (c) Simplicity
(d) Humility
2. Onesimus ran away from his master. His master here refers to (a) Timothy (b) Paul
(c) Philemon (d) Silas
3. The main Christian virtue taught by Paul in his epistle to Philemon (a) Honesty
(b) Forgiveness (c) Kindness (d) Patience
4. Paul could not retain Onesimus with him in prison because (a) Onesimus was not willing
to stay with him anymore (b) Paul was afraid of Philemon’s reaction (c) Paul had not
obtained Philemon’s consent (d) Onesimus was eager to return to his master
5. Before he sent Onesimus back to Philemon, Paul was convinced that Onesimus was
(a) Useless to his master (b) A changed character (c) One of whom he had deep
affection (d) Worthy of trust
6. Which of the following groups represents the gift of the holy spirit? (a) Utterance of
wisdom and respect for elders (b) Worthy of miracles and fervent prayers
(c) Prophecy and interpretation of tongues (d) Going to church and fasting
7. ‘If anyone will not work, let him not eat’. By this statement Paul implies that (a) work is
essential for Salvation (b) Faith alone will provide our needs (c) There is dignity in
labour (d) only the workers shall get reward
8. According to Paul in Romans, one essential requirement for salvation is (a) keeping the
law of Moses (b) praying fervently (c) praying in tongues (d) being self righteous
9. In his Epistle to the Romans, Paul advocated all the following as ways of using our
talents except (a) thinking of oneself with sober judgement (b) making individual
contributions liberally (c) serving the lord with cheerfulness (d) thinking of oneself with
pride
10. In his Epistle to the Colossians, Paul admonished Christians to put to death all the
following earthly things except (a) fornication (b) covetousness (c) impurity
(d) lowliness
11. Paul’s example of humility in his Epistle to the Philippians is (a) Jesus Taking the form
of a servant (b) counting oneself as superior to others (c) reckoning what is best for
oneself (d) Jesus claiming equality with God
12. Paul was thankful to God whenever he remembered Philemon in his prayers because of
Philemon’s (a) determination not to forgive Onesimus (b) love for, and faith in Jesus
(c) pretended goodness (d) admiration for his run away slave
13. All of the following are some of the spiritual gifts enumerated by Paul in the first Epistle
to the Corinthians except (a) the gift of hearing (b) the utterance of wisdom (c) the gift
of healing (d) prophecy
14. To James, a religion that is pure and undefined before God involves (a) using one’s
tongue freely (b) hearing of the word of God (c) keeping the law of Moses (d) living an
unstained life
15. To Christians who live among unbelievers, Peter recommends (a) submission to tyranny
(b) freedom from the law (c) passive resistance (d) good conduct
16. As part of the heritage of their calling, Peter enjoined Christians to do all the following
except (a) bearing all their anxieties courageously on their shoulders (b) clothing
themselves with humility (c) humbling themselves under the mighty hand of God
(d) firmly resisting the devil, conscious of the fact that suffering is part of Christian life
17. During the first Christian missionary journey, Paul and Barnabas were referred to as gods
at (a) Antioch (b) Iconium (c) Perga (d) Lystra
18. According to Peter, which of the following is not an illustration of how Jesus lived a life
worthy of imitation? (a) He was sinless (b) He bore the sins of the world in his body
(c) when he suffered, he fought back spiritedly (d) no guile was found on his lips
19. According to James, to be only hearers of the law is (a) fulfilling the law (b) practical
religion (c) true worship (d) deceiving oneself
20. Which of the following conditions did James impose on the Gentiles before they could be
admitted into the Church? (a) Circumcision (b) Abstinence from the pollution of idols
(c) Seeing of vision (d) Abstinence from eating animals
21. Paul taught that, in the consequence of his humility and death on the cross, Jesus gained
(a) Salvation for all men (b) Adoption as the Son of God (c) Eternal life in the kingdom
of God (d) Praise and loyalty of all believers
22. The main Christian virtue taught by Paul in his Epistle to Philemon is (a) Honesty
(b) Forgiveness (c) Kindness (d) Patience
23. In his Epistle to the Colossians, Paul taught in an ideal family, there should exist
(a) respect, hope and authority (b) obedience, worship and consideration (c) love,
obedience and respect (d) worship, hope and love
24. Which of the following examples was not given by James on how religious faith should
be shown in action? (a) Paying visits to orphans and widows in their afflictions
(b) Making oneself holy and acceptable before God (c) Controlling one’s tongue
(d) making cash donations to churches and non-religious organization
25. According to James, religion that is pure and undefiled before God is shown by
(a) reading the Bible (b) Obedience to the ten commandments (c) Love towards the
needy and purity of life (d) Preaching the word of God
26. According to James, trials have a salutary effect on Christians because as a means of
testing the faith, they produce them (a) knowledge of other religions (b) steadfastness
leading to perfection (c) adoration of the things of the world (d) a manifestation of
humility
27. According to Peter, Jesus bore our sins in his body on the trees so that (a) we might die
to sin and live to righteousness (b) he might pray God to forgive those who crucified him
(c) he might free us from persecution (d) Christians could be free from trials
28. If one suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but under that name let him glorify
God. This statement by Peter signifies (a) suffering for the Christian faith
(b) persecution of the Christians for offences committed (c) suffering for the sins of
others (d) submission to persecution
29. Jesus wanted John to baptize him in order to (a) fulfill all righteousness (b) show his
superiority over John (c) wash away his sins (d) prove that he is the Saviour
30. The persecution of the early church in Jerusalem was spearheaded by (a) Herod Agrippa
(b) the Roman governor (c) Saul of Tarsus (d) the Sadducees
31. Paul’s teaching on humility demands all the following except that we should (a) not be
selfish (b) not regard ourselves better than others (c) show positive interest in the affairs
of others (d) not allow others to take advantage of us in anything
32. Peter urged all Christians to endure sufferings in faith, conscious of the fact that (a) Jesus
himself also resisted suffering (b) only the physical body is affected (c) suffering is
temporary and leads to eternal glory (d) the world is full of sufferings
33. The parable of the lost sheep illustrates the (a) way to salvation (b) joy in heaven over a
sinner that repents (c) need for the kingdom of God before worldly gains
(d) importance of prayers
34. St John referred to Jesus’ miracles’ miracles as signs because they convey all the
following except the (a) acceptance of Jesus as Son of God (b) faith in Jesus as the
means to eternal life (c) desire to proclaim Jesus to others (d) demand for more signs
35. Paul recommended to the Romans that Christian attitude to others with regard to the gifts
of the Spirit should be (a) to have a domineering spirit (b) not to regard others as
inferior (c) to dishonor the gifts (d) to make others acquire such gifts
36. In his support for obedience to the governing authorities, Paul’s view was that such
authorities were exercising (a) absolute power (b) repressive authority
(c) discriminatory authority (d) power consistent with Christ’s rule
37. In his metaphor of the body and the functions of its different parts, Paul in Corinthians
emphasize the individual’s (a) rights (b) reward (c) pride (d) duties
38. Which of the following did Paul admonish the Philippians to manifest as a virtue of
humility? (a) counting other people as better than themselves (b) taking the highest
position in any gathering (c) seeking personal interest (d) counting equality with civil
rulers
39. St Paul’s prayer for the Philippians was that the God who inspired them to send him gifts
would surely (a) supply all their needs (b) accept their offerings in the temple
(c) enrich them here on earth (d) receive all the glory forever
40. According to Peter, Christians have become a chosen race so that they may (a) be like
the Gentiles (b) behave better than the Jews (c) remain under the curse of the law
(d) declare the good works of God
SECTION B
Answer any four questions
1a. How did Paul reconcile Onesimus with Philemon?
b. state 4 reasons why a Christian should forgive others
2a. What is spiritual gift?
b. In what ways can we exhibit our spiritual gifts
c. Distinguish between the fruit of the spirit and that of the flesh
3a. Discuss Paul’s teaching on the ideal family
b. Enumerate ways which many families have deviated from the will of God
4a. Describe Paul’s teaching on Humility as contained in his letter to the Philippians
b. What are the significance and implications of Humility?
5a. Define Salvation
b. Give an account of James’ teaching on faith and work
6a. What are the characteristics of Christians living in the community according to
Peter?
b. What are the duties of a good citizen?
 2ND TERM EXAMINATION FOR 2023/2024 ACADEMIC SESSION

SUBJECT: CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS KNOWLEDGE

NAME…………………………………..…………………....EXAM NO….………………………………………CLASS: SSS2

Answer all questions

1. Hophni and Phinehas treated the offering of the Lord with contempt at Shiloh for they
(a) Demanded for a raw meat to roast rather than boiled ones (b) Demanded for a larger
part of the burnt offering (c) Concealed the people’s offering from God (d) Demanded
for the better part of the meat
2. Sin has no dominion over those who are under (a) Grace (b) Law (c) Authority
(d) Imprisonment
3. During his reign, Asa carried out the following religious reforms except (a) Putting away
the male cult prostitutes (b) Removing all idols (c) Cutting down the image of Asherah
(d) Stopping the Israelites from sacrificing at the high place
4. When Samuel said to Saul , ‘To obey is better than sacrifice’ he meant that (a) Sacrifices
are accepted only if they come from a man who obeys God (b) God prefers sacrifices to
obedience (c) God prefers offerings to sacrifice (d) God has barred all sacrifices
5. Two nations are in your womb, The two nations referred to are (a) Moab and Israel
(b) Moab and Edom (c) Edom and Israel (d) Israel and Syria
6. The Israelites rejected the sons of Samuel from judging them because they (a) Took meat
with fat (b) Desecrated God’s alter (c) Laid with women at the alter (d) Took bribes and
perverted justice
7. David was ordered to play lyre for Saul because (a) There was no other competent player
(b) David was a specialist in Music (c) Music was believed to relieve insanity (d) David
was to be the chief musician
8. The three sons of Saul who lost their lives on Mount Gilboa were (a) Abinadab,
Jonathan and Malchishua (b) Jonathan, Ishbosheth and Malchishua (c) Jonathan,
Ishboshet and Abinadab (d) Ishbosheth, Malchishua and Abinadab
9. Asa the king of Judah, did what was right in the eyes of the Lord because he
(a) Removed the high places (b) Built the city fortress (c) Built the city gates
(d) Put away the male cult prostitutes
10. Which of the following is not expected of a Christian sufferer? (a) He should suffer
innocently (b) He should rejoice (c) He should be ashamed of Christ (d) He should
glorify God while suffering
11. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ‘ignorance’.
This statement in 1Peter implies (a) Holiness (b) Alertness of mind (c) Kindness
(d) Cleanliness
12. Which of the following was responsible for the misdeeds of the sons of Eli? (a) Their
own stupidity (b) Their father’s lack of parental responsibility (c) The tempting
situation under which they grew up (d) Their lack of religious and moral education
13. All of the following happened to the body of Saul after his death on Mount Gilboa except
that (a) His head was cut off (b) His body was stripped of all his armour (c) His body
was left naked in the battlefield (d) Dogs ate up his body
14. ‘ Your brother will rise again, Jesus made this statement at Bethany in the house of
(a) Mary Magdalene and Martha (b) Martha and Mary (c) Elizabeth and Salome
(d) Martha and Salome
15. According to Paul’s letter to the Roman, a citizen owes all of the following duties to the
government except (a) Payment of taxes (b) Obeying all good laws (c) Respect for
those in authority (d) Support for all anti – Christian regulations
16. Eli’s lack of parental responsibility led his sons into doing the following except
(a) taking their choice meat raw (b) Behaving violently towards the worshippers
(c) Treating the Lord’s offering with respect (d) Regarding themselves as superior to
God
17. Paul wrote to the Romans… there is no authority except from God and those that exist
have been by God. By this statement, Paul meant all the following except that (a) God
controls the whole universe, no authority can be exception (b) when all authority is
obviously anti – Christ, it has no claims to legitimacy (c) All authorities aim at good
governance and order, this is in accordance with God’s plan (d) All authorities like God,
reward goodness and punish wrong doings
18. Which of the following did not form part of Asa’s religious reforms in Judah?
(a) Abolition of male cult prostitutes in the land (b) Removal of all the idols which his
 father made (c) Cutting down of the image made by Maacah for Asherah land
(d) Destruction of the high places
19. Jesus condemned empty Phrases in prayer because (a) God does not answer long prayer
(b) God has foreknowledge of all our needs (c) They show lack of concentration
(d) They are a way of showing in public
20. Saul’s war with the Amalekites was called Holy war because (a) God spared the
Canaanites (b) The Amalekites worshipped baal (c) The booties of war were to be taken
only by the king (d) Yahweh ordered total destruction
21. When Christians suffer for Christ, Peter admonish them not to (a) Rejoice (b) Feel
blessed (c) Be ashamed (d) Glorify themselves
22. God rejected Saul as the king of Israel because (a) He was more involved in politics
than religion (b) He did not destroy the Kenites along with the Amalekites (c) He slew
Agag the king of Amalek (d) He disobeyed God in the war against the Amalekites
23. As children of God, Christians have all the following responsibilities except
(a) Suffering with Christ (b) Patiently expecting the glory of God (c) Accepting
permanent custodianship of the law (d) Groaning inwardly for redemption through Jesus
24. According to Peter, a Christian should exercise his freedom by (a) Doing what is right
(b) Claiming his freedom at all cost (c) Using it as a pretext for evil (d) Enduring pain
while suffering
25. According to Peter, the sincerity of the Christian belief is usually tested by
(a) Evangelization (b) Fellowship (c) Trials (d) Fasting
26. The Lord forbid that I should put forth my hand against the Lord’s anointed. By this
statement, David meant that he (a) Preferred dying to striking Saul (b) Wanted Saul to
die fighting on the battle field (c) Wanted Saul to surrender unconditionally (d) Wished
that God should be the arbitrator between him and Saul
27. Abner transferred his loyalty from the house of Saul to that of David because
(a) Ishbosheth threatened to remove him as commander (b) Ishbosheth charged him with
a fault concerning a woman (c) Saul’s house had no legitimate successor (d) It was the
wish of his people
28. God’s promise to Abraham and his descendants that they would inherit the world became
a reality through (a) Strict observance of the law (b) The good works of Abraham
(c) The circumcision of Isaac (d) Righteousness of faith
29. Eli’s lack of parental responsibility led to all the following except (a) Institution of the
monarchy in Israel (b) Collapse of Eli’s priestly lineage (c) Decisive defeat of Israel by
the Philistines (d) Death of Hopni and Phinehas
30. The living water Jesus offered to the woman of Samaria represents (a) Pure water
(b) Word of God (c) The Holy spirit (d) The true wine
31. Who among the following did God direct Moses to appoint as his successor? (a) Caleb
(b) Aaron (c) Joshua (d) Gideon
32. Owing to Saul’s rejection of the word of the Lord, Samuel told him that God had
(a) turned down his prayer for forgiveness (b) Chosen a son of Jesse to succeed him
(c) pronounced that he would die on Mount Gilboa (d) Rejected him king over Israel
33. The effect of Solomon’s marriage to foreign wives was that (a) God blessed him with
many children (b) His attention was directed to state affairs (c) His heart was turned
away from God (d) He became more prosperous
34. The parable of the lost sheep illustrates the (a) way to salvation (b) joy in heaven over a
sinner that repents (c) need for the kingdom of God before worldly gains
(d) importance of prayer
35. Which of the following featured prominently at the first Christian council in Jerusalem?
(a) Salvation (b) Burnt offering (c) Circumcision (d) Holy spirit
36. According to Paul in Romans, the law and the prophets bore witness to the righteousness
of God but man could not be justified until he (a) learnt to be like the Jews (b) had faith
in Jesus (c) saw the glory of God (d) made a serious personal effort
37. Saul was a native of (a) Paphos (b) Jerusalem (c) Corinth (d) Tarsus
38. Concerning the second coming of the Lord, Paul advises us to (a) keep awake and be
sober (b) expect certain signs in the world (c) reckon on times and seasons
(d) be anxious in expectations
39. If Christ were not raised from the dead, argues Paul, Christians faith would have been
(a) un-doubtful (b) in vain (c) guaranteed by Abraham’s righteousness (d) dependent on
grace
 40. Jesus condemns the partiality of the church towards the rich because they (a) use their
money for the general good (b) oppress the poor (c) have faith as heirs of the earthly
kingdom (d) glorify the name of the Lord

SECTION B
Answer any 4 questions
1. Explain how Eli failed in his parental responsibility
b. explain how Samuel’s sons disappointed their father

2. Enumerate what king Asa and his son, Jehoshaphat did to please God

3. Define disobedience

b. Write short note on the consequences of Saul’s disobedience

4. Define Friendship

b. Write on Jesus’ relationship with Martha and Mary

5. What are the things that made the Bible record Solomon as a wise king? Point out
some of his decisions that were contrary to this assertion

6. Narrate the story of Naaman and Gehazi and state the consequences of greed

b. Using the case of Gehazi and king Ahab, in what ways do Nigerian youths and their
leaders exhibit greed?
 MOCK EXAMINATION FOR 2023/2024 ACADEMIC SESSION

SUBJECT: CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS KNOWLEDGE

NAME…………………………………..…………………....EXAM NO….………………………………………CLASS: SSS3

Answer all questions

1. “If I tell you, you will not believe; and if I ask you, you will not answer….” Jesus’
statement above was in response to a request by (a) King Herod (b) the chief priests and
scribes (c) Pontius pilate (d) the Pharisees and Sadducees
2. “ And they arrested them and put them in custody until the morrow, for it was already
evening”. In the statement above, the imprisoned persons were (a) Paul and John Mark
(b) Peter and Stephen (c) Peter and John (d) Paul and Barnabas
3. “ If you are the son of God, throw yourself down from here; for it is written, He will give
his Angels charge of you…” According to Luke, the statement Above was made by satan
during Jesus’ (a) Third temptation (b) Crucifixion (c) Transfiguration (d) Second
Temptation
4. Where were the disciples of Jesus when he had a conversation with the Samaritan
woman? (a) They had gone to the city to preach the gospel (b) They had gone to the
city to buy food (c) They had gone to the mountain to pray (d) They had gone to wait
for him
5. The parable of the sower can be categorized under parables about (a) Wealth (b) Nature
(c) The Kingdom (d) The love of God
6. According to Luke, the last super took place (a) On mount Olive (b) In Jerusalem (c) In
Jordan (d) In Bethlehem
7. What was the mission of Saul to Damascus? (a) He was on a business trip (b) To
persecute the Christians (c) To convert people to Christianity (d) To visit is family
8. “ Teacher, do you not care if we perish?” where was Jesus Christ when this question was
asked?” (a) On the sea , walking (b) In the wilderness (c) On the mount of Olive (d) In
the stern , asleep
9. “ His office let another take…” The statement above was in reference to (a) Ananias
(b) Judas Iscariot (c) Barnabas (d) John Mark
10. According to John, the word Rabboni in Hebrews means (a) Disciple (b) Priest
(c) Master (d) Teacher
11. “… Truly, I say to you, not even in Israel have I found such faith…” The statement
above by Jesus was made when he healed the (a) Leper (b) Blind man (c) Demoniac
(d) Centurion’s servant
12. In the story of the Transfiguration, Moses and Elijah represented the (a) Glory of God
(b) Old Testament saints (c) Law and the prophets (d) End of the age
13. ” Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you can not be saved”
The statement above by some men from Judea necessitated the convening of the
(a) Church in Jerusalem (b) Council of elders (c) Church in Judea (d) Council in
Jerusalem
14. Jesus was at a wedding in Cana of Galilee because (a) He wanted to demonstrate his
power (b) He was invited to the ceremony (c) The groom was his relation (d) His
disciples were there
15. “… And in the last days it shall be, God declares that I will pour out my spirit upon all
flesh…” Peter quoted the statement above from the prophecy of (a) Ezekiel (b) Joel
(c) Jeremiah (d) Isaiah
16. In the mission of the seventy, Jesus told them that they were being sent out as sheep
among wolves, implying that they would (a) Be sent to live among wolves (b) Be as
meek as sheep (c) Be properly equipped for the mission (d) Encounter difficulties
17. “ I will go out as at other times, and shake myself free” When Samson made the
statement above, he was not aware that (a) the Philistines were upon him (b) He was
bound with bronze fetters (c) The Lord had left him (d) His eyes had been gouged out
18. “ Seek out for me a woman is a medium that I may go to her and inquire of her” Saul
made the statement above when he was controlled by the (a) Philistines (b) Ammonites
(c) Amalekites (d) Moabites
19. The rainbow as the sign of God’s covenant with Noah implies (a) Providence
(b) Reconciliation (c) Mercy (d) Redemption
20. The first person that revealed to Eli the evil that would come to his home was (a) Joel
(b) A man of God (c) A prophet from Shiloh (d) Samuel
21. Why did God accept David who killed Uriah and took his wife but rejected Saul who
spared king Agag? (a) David was from the favoured tribe of Judah while Saul was from
Benjamin (b) David was a man after God’s heart while Saul was his Enemy (c) David
 was a singer of praises while Saul was not (d) David humbled himself when realized his
sin but Saul was stubborn
22. In order to confirm the covenant, Moses sent young men on the people of Israel, who
offered burnt offerings and sacrificed peace offerings of (a) Oxen to the Lord (b) Ram to
the God of Israel (c) Sheep to the Lord of hosts (d) Pigeon to Jehovah
23. When the Israelites left Egypt, God did not let them use the shorter route through the land
of the Philistines because (a) The Philistines were waiting in ambush for them (b) They
might go back if they face war (c) He wanted to confuse the Egyptian king (d) He
wanted them to suffer and appreciate him
24. The Hebrew midwives did not kill the Hebrew sons as directed by the king of Egypt
because (a) The women were delivered before the midwives came (b) The women
bribed them with irresistible gifts (c) Of the fear of God (d) They loved the Hebrews
25. “ I will turn aside and see this great sight…” In the statement above, the great sight
referred to was the (a) Burning bush that was not burnt (b) Thick smoke on Mount Sinai
(c) Mountain that was shaking (d) Thunder and lightning on Mount Sinai
26. What did Asa do that was right in the eyes of the Lord? (a) He removed all the idols of
his father (b) He killed the priests of Baal (c) His reign was peaceful (d) He killed all
the Baal worshippers
27. An unwise decision of Solomon was the issue of the (a) Building of the palace (b)
Building of the temple (c) Felling of timber (d) Forced labour
28. God blessed the seventh day and made it holy because (a) He rested on that day from all
his work (b) Adam gave names to all living creatures on that day (c) It was a Sabbath
day (d) Human beings were recreated on that day
29. According to Romans, the new life is comparable to Jesus’ (a) Resurrection (b) Ministry
(c) Ascension (d) Crucifixion
30. According to Paul, the church that entered into partnership with him in giving and
receiving at the beginning of his ministry was the (a) Roman (b) Philippians
(c) Corinthians (d) Colossian
31. The royal law in the scripture according to James is (a) Loving one’s neighbor as oneself
(b) Praying for one’s enemies (c) Leaving vengeance to God (d) Submitting to authority
always
32. In Romans, believers are taught to obey those in authority because rulers are
representatives of (a) The prophets (b) The kingdom (c) God (d) The people
33. According to Romans, when man confesses with his lips, he is (a) Saved (b) Exalted
(c) Humbled (d) Gratified
34. Philemon teaches that the benefit of forgiveness is (a) Endurance (b) Responsibility
(c) Restoration (d) Edification
35. In Thessalonians, Christians are advised to await the second coming of Jesus Christ in an
attitude of (a) Prayer (b) Hospitality (c) Praises (d) Vigilance
36. In Colossians, fathers are advised against provoking their children so that they would not
be (a) Aggrieved (b) Faithless (c) Disrespectful (d) Discouraged
37. In Galatians, Christians are said to be sons of God because they (a) Practise communal
living (b) Are created by God (c) Are justified by faith (d) Worship God
38. “… Therefore the people of Israel cannot stand before their enemies… because they have
become a thing for destruction…” Israel became a thing for destruction in the statement
above because (a) She had devoted things in her midst (b) Her soldiers refused to
cooperate with the captain (c) the captain of her army was terrified (d) she had sent a
few soldiers to battle
39. “ I called to the Lord, out of my distress, and he answered me; out of the belly of Sheol I
cried, and thou didst hear my voice…” Jonah’s statement above implies that God (a) Is
happy when his servants are humble (b) expects total loyalty from his servants
(c) Expects conviction of sin from his servants (d) Hears and answers prayers in times of
distress
40. When King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon besieged Jerusalem, Jehoiachin, the king of
Judah reacted by (a) Surrendering himself, his mother and servants (b) Escaping by the
help of his guards (c) Mobilizing all his forces to fight back (d) Sending for all the
prophets in the land
41. According to Prophet Jeremiah, Judah was guilty of falsehood and Israel of
(a) Stubbornness (b) Faithlessness (c) Disobedience (d) Hypocrisy
42. The sin of Israel which profaned the name of the Lord in the time of Prophet Amos was
(a) Trampling the head of the poor into the dust (b) Selling of strangers for silver and
 gold (c) Selling their children into slavery (d) Turning the house of the Lord to a market
place
43. King Josiah spared the tomb of the man of God from Judah because (a) He was related to
him (b) He had contributed to his kingdom (c) He had predicted Josiah’s reforms
(d) The man had lived a holy life
44. “ But you, son of man, hear what I say to you; be not rebellious like that rebellious house;
open your mouth, and eat what I give you” In the statement above, what was Prophet
Ezekiel given to eat? (a) A written scroll (b) Honey (c) Fish (d) A loaf of bread
45. Nebuchadnezzar called the three Hebrews to come out of the fiery furnace because
(a) The flame of the fire slew those men who took them there (b) He wanted to pardon
them (c) He was astonished to see four men loose and unhurt (d) They had repented
46. “… The father have eaten sour grapes and the children’s teeth are set on edge…” God
told prophet Ezekiel that the proverb above would no longer be used in Israel, but that
(a) The sins of Israel will be forgiven (b) All sins will be punished immediately (c) The
soul that sins shall die (d) All sins are equal before God
47. According to prophet Hosea, God said that he would not have pity upon the children of
corner because they were children of (a) Adultery (b) Harlotry (c) Nakedness
(d) Shame
48. During the rebuilding of the temple, the greatest opposition came from the (a) People of
Judah (b) Philistines (c) People of the land (d) Ammorites
49. Prophet Isaiah received his vision and call when (a) King Uzziah was deposed (b) King
Uzziah died (c) King Uzziah began to reign (d) Israel was in Babylonian captivity
50. “ How long will you go limping with two different opinions …” The people responded to
the question above by (a) Arresting the Prophet (b) Attacking the Prophet (c) Refusing
to speak (d) Calling on their gods
SECTION B
Answer any two (2) questions
1a. Give an account of Joseph’s encounter with Pharaoh
b. State any three qualities of Joseph that earned him Pharaoh’s favour
2a Narrate the story of the death of the first child born to David by Uriah’s wife
b. State any three lessons to be derived from the episode
3a. Describe Saul’s battle with the Philistines on Mount Gilboa
b. Give two reasons why the outcome of his battle could be blamed on Saul
4a. Relate the experience of Jonah as he fled the presence of God to Tarshish
b. Give two moral lessons that could be learnt from his flight

SECTION C
Answer any two (2) questions
5a. Explain Luke’s account of the healing of the Demoniac
b. Give two reasons why the evil spirits were sent into the swine
6a. Outline the parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin
b. In what two ways are these parables significant?
7a. Give an account of the trial of Jesus before the high priest
b. Describe Peter’s behavior during this time
8a. Narrate the story of how Lazarus was raised from death
b. Give two lessons which the story teaches Christians

SECTION D
Answer any two (2) questions
9a. With reference to Paul’s epistle to the Philippians, explain how Jesus
demonstrated humility
b. Mention two ways one can exhibit this virtue
10a. Outline Paul’s teaching on spiritual gifts
11a. Highlight how James proved that “faith apart from work is dead”
b. Mention two deeds of faith
12a. Relate the teaching of James on effective prayer
b. Give four causes of unanswered prayers