Grade 4 CRE – Joseph Interprets A Dream Quiz
1. What did Joseph interpret the dream to mean for the Pharaoh?
Joseph interpreted the dream to mean that there will be 7 years of plenty followed by 7 years of famine.
2. Who was the Pharaoh's cupbearer that Joseph helped interpret his dream?
The Pharaoh's cupbearer was not mentioned by name in the Bible.
3. What did the Pharaoh do for Joseph after he correctly interpreted the dream?
The Pharaoh was so impressed with Joseph's interpretation skills that he put him in charge of his household.
4. What role did Joseph take on in the Pharaoh's kingdom after interpreting the dream?
Joseph was made second in command in the Pharaoh's kingdom, overseeing the storage and distribution of food during the famine.
5. What did Joseph advise the Pharaoh to do during the years of plenty?
Joseph advised the Pharaoh to store up food during the years of plenty to prepare for the upcoming famine.
6. What did Joseph's brothers do to him when he was younger?
Joseph's brothers were jealous of him, so they sold him to slavery.
7. Where was Joseph taken as a slave?
Joseph was taken as a slave to Egypt, where he faced many trials and tribulations.
8. How did Joseph rise to power in Egypt?
Joseph's ability to interpret dreams accurately led to him rising to power in Egypt.
9. Who was the youngest brother of Joseph?
Benjamin was the youngest brother of Joseph, who was later reunited with him in Egypt.
10. What did Joseph's brothers come to Egypt to buy during the famine?
Joseph's brothers came to Egypt to buy food during the famine, not realizing that Joseph, whom they had sold into slavery, was the one in charge of the food distribution.
11. What did Joseph interpret for the Pharaoh?
Joseph correctly interpreted the Pharaoh's dreams about cows and corn, predicting seven years of abundance followed by seven years of famine.
12. How many years of abundance did Joseph predict?
Joseph predicted that there would be seven years of abundance in which Egypt would store up food for the upcoming famine.
13. What did the Pharaoh appoint Joseph to be in charge of?
The Pharaoh appointed Joseph to be in charge of all of Egypt, making him second in command only to the Pharaoh himself.
14. What did Joseph instruct the people to do during the years of abundance?
Joseph instructed the people to save a portion of their harvest during the years of abundance so they would have enough food during the famine.
15. Why did Joseph's brothers come to Egypt?
Joseph's brothers came to Egypt to buy food during the famine, not realizing that they would be encountering their long-lost brother.
16. What was Joseph's response when he revealed himself to his brothers?
Despite the harm his brothers had caused him in the past, Joseph chose to forgive them and welcomed them with open arms, showing great kindness and compassion.
17. What lessons can we learn from Joseph's story?
Joseph's story teaches us about forgiveness, compassion, hard work, planning, and the power of dreams. It is a story of resilience, faith, and the goodness of God's ultimate plan.
18. How did Joseph's brothers feel when they realized who Joseph was?
Joseph's brothers felt guilty and ashamed when they realized who he was, remembering the harm they had done to him by selling him into slavery.
19. What was the name of Joseph's youngest brother?
Joseph's youngest brother who he had a strong bond with was named Benjamin, who was later brought to Egypt by his brothers.
20. How did Joseph test his brothers when they first came to Egypt?
Joseph tested his brothers' honesty and loyalty by placing a valuable cup in Benjamin's sack and accusing him of theft, creating a tense situation to reveal their true character.
21. What was the ultimate fate of Joseph's family in Egypt?
Joseph's family prospered and multiplied in Egypt, finding favor and blessings from the Pharaoh as well as being reunited with their long-lost brother.
22. What did Joseph ask his brothers to bring back on their next trip to Egypt?
Joseph asked his brothers to bring back their youngest brother, Benjamin, on their next trip to Egypt as a way to test their sincerity and ensure their honesty.
23. Who sold Joseph into slavery?
Joseph's brothers sold him into slavery out of jealousy and resentment towards him, ultimately leading to a series of events that would shape Joseph's destiny.
24. What did Joseph's coat of many colors symbolize?
Joseph's coat of many colors symbolized his father's favoritism towards him, causing jealousy and animosity among his brothers.
25. How did Joseph gain the favor of the Pharaoh?
Joseph gained the favor of the Pharaoh by accurately interpreting his dreams about cows and corn, showcasing his wisdom and divine insight.
26. What family relationship was Joseph to the Pharaoh?
Joseph was not directly related to the Pharaoh in terms of family ties, but he was appointed as second in command and trusted advisor due to his exceptional abilities and wisdom.
27. Why did Joseph's brothers initially resent him?
Joseph's brothers harbored resentment towards him because he was their father's favorite son and received special treatment, including the coat of many colors.
28. How did Joseph reassure his brothers when he revealed his identity to them?
Joseph reassured his brothers by explaining that God's purpose was ultimately at work in their actions, leading to the divine plan that would ultimately save their family.
29. What message did Joseph send back with his brothers to their father?
Joseph sent proof of his identity and forgiveness to his father through his brothers, ensuring that their family would be reunited in peace and reconciliation.
30. How did Joseph's brothers react when they realized who he was?
When Joseph's brothers realized who he was, they were overjoyed and thankful for the opportunity to be reunited with their long-lost brother, despite their past actions.
31. What did Joseph ask his brothers to do when they returned to Canaan?
Joseph asked his brothers to bring their families to Egypt so they could be reunited and live in peace and prosperity under his care and protection.
32. What did Joseph's dream about the sun, moon, and stars symbolize?
Joseph's dream about the sun, moon, and stars symbolized his future as a ruler and leader over his family, showcasing his destiny and God's plan for his life.
33. Who was the firstborn son of Joseph's father?
Reuben was the firstborn son of Joseph's father Jacob, who later showed remorse for his role in the harm done to Joseph and his brothers.
34. What was the ultimate purpose of Joseph's journey from Canaan to Egypt?
Joseph's journey from Canaan to Egypt was part of God's plan for his life, which included becoming a ruler, saving his family, and ultimately fulfilling his destiny.
35. How did Joseph alleviate the famine in Egypt?
Joseph alleviated the famine in Egypt by distributing food to the people during the years of scarcity, using the stored grain from the years of abundance to provide for the nation.