Grade 4 CRE – Balaam's Donkey Quiz
1. Where did Zacchaeus live?
Zacchaeus lived in the city of Jericho, not Nairobi, Mombasa, or Bethlehem.
2. What was Zacchaeus' occupation?
Zacchaeus was a tax collector, not a fisherman, carpenter, or teacher.
3. Why did Zacchaeus climb a tree?
Zacchaeus climbed a tree to see Jesus better, not to pick fruits, avoid the crowd, or hide from Jesus.
4. What did Zacchaeus promise to do after meeting Jesus?
After meeting Jesus, Zacchaeus promised to give half of his possessions to the poor, not cheat people or become a thief.
5. How did Jesus respond to Zacchaeus' change of heart?
Jesus praised Zacchaeus for his change of heart, he did not ignore, rebuke, or leave him.
6. What was Zacchaeus' physical trait that made it hard for him to see Jesus?
Zacchaeus was too short, not too tall, fat, or weak, which made it hard for him to see Jesus in the crowd.
7. Who criticized Jesus for visiting Zacchaeus' house?
The Pharisees criticized Jesus for visiting Zacchaeus' house, not the disciples, Pontius Pilate, or King Herod.
8. What did Zacchaeus do to repay those he had cheated?
Zacchaeus promised to repay those he had cheated by giving them back double the amount, not apologizing, running away, or ignoring them.
9. How did Zacchaeus show his repentance?
Zacchaeus showed his repentance by making amends for his wrongdoings, not just praying once, seeking forgiveness, or turning himself in to the authorities.
10. Why was Zacchaeus despised by the people?
Zacchaeus was despised by the people because he was a tax collector, not because he was too generous, honest, or poor.
11. What did Balaam's donkey see that Balaam did not see?
The correct choice is 'An angel with a drawn sword'. In the story, Balaam's donkey saw an angel with a drawn sword blocking their path, but Balaam did not see it until the donkey spoke to him.
12. Why did Balaam's donkey stop in the middle of the road?
The correct choice is 'It saw the angel of the Lord'. The donkey stopped because it saw the angel of the Lord standing in the road with a drawn sword.
13. How did Balaam react when his donkey started speaking to him?
The correct choice is 'He got angry and beat the donkey'. Balaam was angry when his donkey spoke to him and he beat the donkey three times before realizing the reason for its behavior.
14. Who opened Balaam's eyes to see the angel of the Lord?
The correct choice is 'The angel of the Lord'. The angel of the Lord opened Balaam's eyes so that he could see him standing in the road with a drawn sword.
15. What did Balaam do once he saw the angel of the Lord?
The correct choice is 'He bowed down in fear'. Balaam immediately bowed down in fear and humility when he saw the angel of the Lord standing before him.
16. What was the name of the tax collector in the Bible story of Zacchaeus?
Zacchaeus was the tax collector in the Bible story of Zacchaeus The Tax Collector.
17. Where did Zacchaeus climb to see Jesus?
Zacchaeus climbed a tree to see Jesus as he was short in stature.
18. What did Zacchaeus do for a living?
Zacchaeus was a tax collector in Jericho.
19. How did Zacchaeus get Jesus' attention?
Zacchaeus climbed a sycamore-fig tree to get a better view of Jesus.
20. What did Zacchaeus say he would do after meeting Jesus?
Zacchaeus promised to give half of his possessions to the poor and repay four times the amount to anyone he had cheated.
21. Who did Zacchaeus want to see when he climbed the tree?
Zacchaeus wanted to see Jesus, which is why he climbed the tree.
22. What was Zacchaeus' reaction when Jesus said he would stay at his house?
Zacchaeus was overjoyed when Jesus said he would stay at his house.
23. Why did Zacchaeus climb a tree?
Zacchaeus climbed a tree to see Jesus passing by, as he was short and couldn't see over the crowd.
24. What was Zacchaeus' occupation before meeting Jesus?
Zacchaeus was a tax collector before meeting Jesus, but he changed his ways after the encounter.
25. Who was Zacchaeus in the Bible story known for?
Zacchaeus is known in the Bible story for meeting Jesus and repenting of his sins.
26. What was the name of the tax collector in the Bible story of Zacchaeus?
Zacchaeus was the tax collector in the Bible story. He was a man of short stature who climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus passing by.
27. Where did Zacchaeus climb to see Jesus passing by?
Zacchaeus climbed a sycamore tree to get a better view of Jesus passing by. This tree allowed him to see over the crowd.
28. What did Zacchaeus do when Jesus approached the tree?
Zacchaeus called out to Jesus from the tree, showing his desire to see and connect with Jesus despite the crowd's disapproval.
29. How did the crowd react to Zacchaeus climbing the tree?
The crowd criticized Zacchaeus for climbing the tree and for being a tax collector, showing their disapproval of his actions and reputation.
30. What was Zacchaeus' profession in the Bible story?
Zacchaeus was a tax collector, a job that was looked down upon by many during that time. Despite his profession, he sought to see Jesus.
31. How did Zacchaeus show his repentance after meeting Jesus?
After meeting Jesus, Zacchaeus repented and promised to give half of his possessions to the poor and pay back anyone he cheated four times over.
32. What did Jesus say to Zacchaeus after he climbed down from the tree?
Jesus told Zacchaeus that salvation had come to his house, signifying the transformation that had taken place within Zacchaeus as a result of his encounter with Jesus.
33. Why did Zacchaeus climb the tree in the Bible story?
Zacchaeus climbed the tree to get a better view of Jesus as He passed by since he was short and the crowd blocked his vision.
34. How did Zacchaeus react when Jesus invited Himself to Zacchaeus' house?
Zacchaeus gladly welcomed Jesus into his home, showing his joy and eagerness to host Jesus despite his past as a tax collector.
35. What did the crowd think when Jesus chose to stay at Zacchaeus' house?
The crowd was surprised that Jesus chose to stay at Zacchaeus' house, as Zacchaeus was not well-liked due to his profession as a tax collector.