A Christmas Quiz

1. Christmas (the day Jesus was born) probably actually occurred on:
a. December 25th
b. March 29th
c. April 1st
d. We do not know

2. How many angels spoke to the shepherds?
a. 2
b. a multitude
c. 1
d. it cannot be determined

3. A manger is:
a. a feeding trough
b. a barn
c. a stable
d. a room behind an Inn

4. Where was Joseph's family from?
a. Bethlehem
b. Nazareth
c. Jerusalem
d. Galilee

5. How were the shepherds to find and recognize the Lord?
a. by following a star
b. by asking at the Inn
c. by looking for a babe in a manger
d. by looking for the Magi

6. How many wise men came to see Jesus in the manger?
a. two
b. the Bible doesn't say
c. three
d. none

7. How did Joseph and Mary get to Bethlehem?
a. walked
b. by cart
c. Joseph walked/Mary rode a donkey
d. The Bible doesn't say

8. When Mary was found to be with child, she and Joseph were:
a. married
b. companions
c. engaged
d. The Bible does not say

9. Who told Joseph what to name the baby?
a. Mary
b. An angel
c. God
d. Jewish elders

10. Where did the wise men find Jesus?
a. In the manger
b. On a donkey with Mary
c. In the field
d. In a house
11. Who saw the star over Bethlehem?
a. Joseph and Mary
b. The shepherds
c. The three kings
d. Everyone
e. None of the above

12. The Innkeeper told Joseph:
a. There is no room
b. We don't allow children
c. You can use the stable out back
d. None of the above

13. Who told Joseph to go to Bethlehem?
a. an angel
b. Herod
c. The tax collector
d. Caesar

14. What is meant by "heavenly host"?
a. an arch angel
b. greeting angels
c. an army of angels
d. an angelic choir or herald

15. What song did the heavenly host sing?
a. "Away in a Manger"
b. "Joy to the World"
c. "Glory to God in the Highest"
d. They did not sing

16. What animals were present at the birth of Jesus?
a. cows and sheep
b. cows, sheep and mules
c. cows, sheep and camels
d. unknown

17. What is the most accurate definition for "Magi"?
a. Magicians
b. Wise men
c. Astrologers
d. Eastern kings

18. Why did Herod want to know when Jesus was found?
a. So he could worship him
b. So he could tell others
c. So he could kill him
d. None of the above

19. How long was the trip for the wise men after they saw Herod?
a. Two years
b. Less than 1 day
c. A little less than two years
d. None of the above

20. How many shepherds were there in the field?
a. 3
b. 4
c. 6
d. We are not told

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