Grade 3 CRE – The Good Samaritan Quiz

1. We should __ our enemies.

hate
fight
love
unforgive
Explanation:

2. __ helped a man outside his tribe.

Teacher
Doctor
Pastor
Good Samaritan
Explanation:

3. What did the priest do when he saw the injured man on the road?

He helped the man
He passed by on the other side
He asked for help from nearby villagers
He called for emergency services
Explanation:

The priest passed by on the other side without helping the injured man.

4. Who finally helped the injured man on the road?

A Levite
A priest
A Rabbi
A Samaritan
Explanation:

The Samaritan was the one who showed compassion and helped the injured man.

5. What did the Samaritan use to clean the man's wounds?

Dirt and leaves
Oil and water
Sand and stones
Wine and clothes
Explanation:

The Samaritan used wine to disinfect the wounds and his own clothes to bandage them.

6. Where did the Samaritan take the injured man for further care?

To a nearby inn
Back to his own house
To the temple
To the police station
Explanation:

The Samaritan took the injured man to a nearby inn and paid for his care.

7. What lesson can we learn from the story of The Good Samaritan?

To always ignore those in need
To only help people who are from the same religion
To show kindness and help those who are suffering
To never trust strangers
Explanation:

The story teaches us the importance of showing compassion and helping those in need, regardless of who they are.

8. Why did the priest and the Levite not stop to help the injured man?

They were in a rush to get to a temple
They were not sure if the man was really in need of help
They were scared of the robbers lurking in the area
They were following their religious laws and customs
Explanation:

The priest and the Levite were likely concerned about becoming ceremonially unclean by touching a dead body, which would have prevented them from performing their religious duties.

9. What was the ethnic background of the Samaritan in the story?

Samaritan
Greek
Jewish
Roman
Explanation:

The Samaritan was from a group that was considered outsiders by the Jewish community at that time, yet he was the one who showed compassion and helped the injured man.

10. What can we do in our daily lives to be like the Good Samaritan?

Avoid helping strangers
Show kindness and help those who are suffering
Judge people based on their background
Ignore those in need
Explanation:

We can follow the example of the Good Samaritan by being compassionate and helping those who are in need around us.

11. What did the innkeeper promise to do for the injured man?

Call the police
Charge the Samaritan for the care
Turn him away
Tend to his wounds for free
Explanation:

The innkeeper promised to take care of the injured man but would charge the Samaritan for any additional expenses incurred.

12. Why is the story of The Good Samaritan important in the teachings of Jesus?

To discourage acts of kindness
To show the importance of helping others
To promote discrimination
To encourage selfishness
Explanation:

The story of The Good Samaritan emphasizes the value of showing kindness and helping those in need, regardless of their background or circumstances.

13. What was the name of the town where Jesus was born?

Nazareth
Mombasa
Jerusalem
Nairobi
Explanation:

Jesus was born in the town of Nazareth in Bethlehem. This is where Mary and Joseph traveled to for the census.

14. Who found baby Jesus in a manger?

Doctors
Fishermen
Carpenters
Shepherds
Explanation:

Shepherds found baby Jesus in a manger when angels appeared to them to announce the birth of the Messiah.

15. What gifts did the wise men bring to baby Jesus?

Clothes
Toys
Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh
Food
Explanation:

The wise men brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to baby Jesus as a sign of honor and respect for the newborn King.

16. Where did Mary and Joseph flee to with baby Jesus to escape King Herod's decree?

Egypt
Sudan
Tanzania
Ethiopia
Explanation:

Mary and Joseph fled to Egypt with baby Jesus to escape King Herod's decree to kill all male babies in Bethlehem. They stayed there until it was safe to return.

17. Who raised Jesus as his own son on Earth?

Zechariah
Joseph
Herod
John the Baptist
Explanation:

Joseph, the husband of Mary, raised Jesus as his own son on Earth. He took care of and protected Jesus throughout his childhood.

18. Where did Jesus grow up before beginning his ministry?

Capernaum
Egypt
Nazareth
Jerusalem
Explanation:

Jesus grew up in the town of Nazareth before starting his ministry. This is where he spent most of his childhood years.

19. Who were the parents of John the Baptist?

Peter and Mary Magdalene
Zacharias and Elizabeth
Joachim and Anne
Mary and Joseph
Explanation:

Zacharias and Elizabeth were the parents of John the Baptist. They were elderly and childless before being blessed with John as foretold by an angel.

20. What title was given to Jesus because of his miraculous birth?

King
Prince
Emmanuel
Messiah
Explanation:

Jesus was given the title Emmanuel, which means 'God with us', to signify his unique and miraculous birth as the Son of God.

21. How did Jesus demonstrate compassion and love for others during his early life?

By performing miracles
By traveling to different countries
By helping the poor and sick
By teaching about God's love
Explanation:

Jesus showed compassion and love for others by helping the poor and sick, feeding the hungry, and healing the sick. He taught the importance of loving your neighbor as yourself.

22. What was the main lesson Jesus taught through the parable of the Good Samaritan?

The significance of power and influence
The importance of being wealthy
The need for revenge and violence
The value of kindness and mercy
Explanation:

The parable of the Good Samaritan teaches the importance of showing kindness and mercy to others, even to those who are different from us. It emphasizes the need to help those in need without expecting anything in return.

23. What is the name of the man in the parable of the Good Samaritan?

Peter
Jesu
John
Samaritan
Explanation:

The correct choice is Samaritan because the story is called the Parable of the Good Samaritan as Jesus tells the story of a Samaritan helping a man who was robbed and left for dead.

24. Where did the man who was beaten and robbed go after he was ignored by the priest and Levite?

Synagogue
Temple
Home
Inn
Explanation:

The correct choice is Inn because in the parable, the Samaritan takes the injured man to an inn to care for him.

25. Why did the priest and Levite pass by the injured man without helping him?

They were in a hurry
They were too busy
They were scared
They were heartless
Explanation:

The correct choice is They were heartless because in the story, Jesus uses the actions of the priest and Levite to illustrate the importance of showing compassion and kindness to others.

26. What did the Samaritan use to clean the man's wounds?

Wine
Water
Mud
Oil
Explanation:

The correct choice is Oil because in the parable, the Samaritan poured oil and wine on the man's wounds to help heal them.

27. Who did Jesus say was the neighbor to the man who was beaten and robbed?

Levite
Neighbor
Priest
Samaritan
Explanation:

The correct choice is Samaritan because Jesus tells the story to illustrate that anyone who shows mercy and compassion to others is a good neighbor, regardless of their background or ethnicity.

28. Where was the injured man traveling from?

Nazareth
Jericho
Bethlehem
Jerusalem
Explanation:

The correct choice is Jerusalem because in the parable, the man was traveling from Jerusalem to Jericho when he was attacked and left for dead.

29. What did the Samaritan give to the innkeeper to take care of the injured man?

Food
Coins
Gold
Two denarii
Explanation:

The correct choice is Two denarii because in the story, the Samaritan gave the innkeeper two denarii to take care of the injured man and promised to pay any additional expenses when he returned.

30. What time of day did the Samaritan find the injured man?

Night
Afternoon
Evening
Morning
Explanation:

The correct choice is Morning because in the parable, the Samaritan found the injured man early in the morning as he was traveling.

31. What animal did the Samaritan use to transport the injured man to the inn?

Horse
Donkey
Camel
Ox
Explanation:

The correct choice is Donkey because in the story, the Samaritan put the injured man on his donkey and took him to the inn.

32. What impact did the story of the Good Samaritan have on the listeners?

Made them sad
Made them happy
Made them think about helping others
Made them angry
Explanation:

The correct choice is Made them think about helping others because Jesus used the story to challenge his listeners to show compassion and mercy to those in need.