There are many aspects of the Christmas story that have been embellished by history. Looking back at the Bible, the account is much simpler. Read each of the questions below carefully. Read the answer choices carefully, then … Choose the response which BEST answers the question Choose only answers that are specifically stated in the Bible or have an accurate academic/historic/archaeological basis Circle more than one answer for some questions Circle the last choice if you do not see the correct answer, “No reference in Scripture/None of the above” Answer the questions in order since some questions may be answered by another question further down in the quiz. 1. Mary and Joseph were already married when Mary became pregnant. a. True b. False 2. When Joseph and Mary first found out that Mary was pregnant with Jesus, what things did they do? a. They got married b. Joseph wanted to break off the relationship c. Mary left town for three months d. An angel told them to go to Bethlehem e. No reference / None of the above 3. Mary and Joseph were already married when Jesus was born. a. True b. False 4. Mary was still a virgin when she delivered Jesus. a. True b. False 5. Who told Mary and Joseph to go to Bethlehem? a. The angel b. Mary’s mom c. Herod d. Caesar Augustus e. Elizabeth f. The Bible g. No reference / None of the above 6. Where was Joseph from? a. Bethlehem b. Jerusalem c. Nazareth d. Egypt e. Arimathea f. Bethany g. No reference / None of the above 7. How did Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem? a. Camel b. Feet c. Donkey d. Mary rode, Joseph walked e. No reference / None of the above 8. What did the innkeeper tell Mary and Joseph? a. “There is no room in the inn.” b. “I have a stable you can use.” c. “Come back after the busy season.” d. No reference / None of the above 9. In what was Jesus delivered? a. Stable b. Manger c. Cave d. Barn e. Room f. No reference / None of the above 10. What is a manger? a. Stable for animals b. Wooden hay bin c. Feeding trough d. Some kind of barn e. Old hospital bed f. No reference / None of the above
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