Proverbs 1 - Multiple Choice Quiz
Welcome
to our Proverbs 1 Quiz! The Book of Proverbs is filled with wisdom,
instruction, and valuable life lessons. Chapter 1 sets the foundation for
understanding knowledge, the fear of the Lord, and the consequences of ignoring
wisdom.
This
multiple-choice quiz is designed to help you reflect on the key themes, verses,
and lessons from Proverbs 1. Whether you’re studying the Bible, preparing for a
discussion, or just testing your knowledge, this quiz will be a great way to
engage with God’s Word!
Instructions
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provided (A, B, C, or D).
Answer
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understanding.
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Scoring
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45-50
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35-44
Correct – Great job! You know the key messages well.
25-34
Correct – Good effort! Keep studying and growing in wisdom.
15-24
Correct – You're learning! Read Proverbs 1 again and try the quiz later.
0-14
Correct – Keep going! Proverbs is full of treasures—take time to study it more.
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Proverbs 1 - Multiple Choice Quiz
1.
Who is the primary author of the Book of Proverbs?
A)
David
B)
Solomon
C)
Moses
D)
Isaiah
Answer: B)
Solomon
2.
What is the purpose of the Proverbs, as stated in Proverbs 1:2?
A)
To make people rich
B)
To help people understand philosophy
C)
To know wisdom and instruction
D)
To gain power and influence
Answer: C)
To know wisdom and instruction
3.
According to Proverbs 1:7, what is the beginning of knowledge?
A)
Experience
B)
Education
C)
The fear of the Lord
D)
Good friendships
Answer: C)
The fear of the Lord
4.
In Proverbs 1:8, whom does Solomon advise his son to listen to?
A)
His friends
B)
His own heart
C)
His teachers
D)
His father and mother
Answer: D)
His father and mother
5.
What do sinners try to entice others to do in Proverbs 1:10-11?
A)
Work hard for success
B)
Wait patiently for justice
C)
Join them in violence and wrongdoing
D)
Seek wisdom
Answer: C)
Join them in violence and wrongdoing
6.
What is compared to a bird caught in a trap in Proverbs 1:17-18?
A)
The plans of the wicked
B)
The prayers of the righteous
C)
The wisdom of the elders
D)
The wealth of kings
Answer: A)
The plans of the wicked
7.
Who calls out in the streets and public places in Proverbs 1:20-21?
A)
The king
B)
Wisdom
C)
The merchants
D)
The priests
Answer: B)
Wisdom
8.
What will happen to those who refuse wisdom’s call, according to Proverbs
1:24-27?
A)
They will become rich and powerful
B)
They will be safe from harm
C)
They will face calamity and destruction
D)
They will receive another chance later
Answer: C)
They will face calamity and destruction
9.
According to Proverbs 1:33, what is the benefit of listening to wisdom?
A) A
long and prosperous life
B)
Fearlessness and safety
C)
Great wealth
D)
Fame and honor
Answer: B)
Fearlessness and safety
10.
Who will be filled with terror and distress for rejecting wisdom?
A)
The righteous
B)
The wise
C)
The foolish and simple ones
D)
The prophets
Answer: C)
The foolish and simple ones
11.
In Proverbs 1:5, what will a wise person do?
A)
Ignore correction
B)
Listen and increase learning
C)
Argue with teachers
D)
Follow their own desires
Answer: B)
Listen and increase learning
12.
What are the words of the wise compared to in Proverbs 1:6?
A)
Dark sayings and riddles
B) A
bright light
C) A
sweet melody
D) A
powerful wind
Answer: A)
Dark sayings and riddles
13.
What do sinners seek to gain by their evil plans in Proverbs 1:13?
A)
Fame and power
B)
Precious possessions and wealth
C)
Wisdom and knowledge
D)
Peace and happiness
Answer: B)
Precious possessions and wealth
14.
What does Proverbs 1:15 warn against?
A)
Walking in the path of sinners
B)
Working too hard
C)
Speaking too much
D)
Being too generous
Answer: A)
Walking in the path of sinners
15.
What happens to those who are greedy for unjust gain, according to Proverbs
1:19?
A)
They become rich
B)
They lose their own lives
C)
They gain wisdom
D)
They are honored
Answer: B)
They lose their own lives
16.
What kind of people love their simple ways, as stated in Proverbs 1:22?
A)
The wise
B)
The righteous
C)
The simple and fools
D)
The prophets
Answer: C)
The simple and fools
17.
What will wisdom do to those who reject her, according to Proverbs 1:26?
A)
Ignore them
B)
Laugh at their calamity
C)
Give them another chance
D)
Leave them alone peacefully
Answer: B)
Laugh at their calamity
18.
According to Proverbs 1:32, what will destroy the simple?
A)
Their innocence
B)
Their wealth
C)
Their complacency
D)
Their wisdom
Answer: C)
Their complacency
19.
What does Proverbs 1 emphasize as the foundation of true wisdom?
A)
Hard work
B)
The fear of the Lord
C)
Kindness to others
D) Following
rules
Answer: B)
The fear of the Lord
20.
What is the final promise in Proverbs 1 for those who listen to wisdom?
A)
They will live in safety and be at ease
B)
They will rule over nations
C)
They will never face any troubles
D)
They will always be wealthy
Answer: A)
They will live in safety and be at ease
21.
In Proverbs 1:1, what title is given to Solomon?
A)
Priest of Israel
B)
Son of David, King of Israel
C)
Prophet of God
D) A
wise teacher
Answer: B)
Son of David, King of Israel
22.
According to Proverbs 1:4, what does wisdom give to the simple?
A)
Riches
B)
Prudence
C)
Strength
D)
Power
Answer: B)
Prudence
23.
Proverbs 1:5 mentions that a wise person will hear and do what?
A)
Ignore the fools
B)
Increase in learning
C)
Gain wealth
D)
Teach others
Answer: B)
Increase in learning
24.
What is the instruction of a father and the teaching of a mother compared to in
Proverbs 1:9?
A) A
heavy burden
B)
Chains and ropes
C) A
graceful garland and ornaments
D) A
shield and sword
Answer: C)
A graceful garland and ornaments
25.
In Proverbs 1:11, what do sinners say they will do to the innocent?
A)
Teach them wisdom
B)
Lie in wait to kill them
C)
Offer them riches
D)
Invite them to a feast
Answer: B)
Lie in wait to kill them
26.
According to Proverbs 1:14, what do sinners promise if you join them?
A)
Eternal life
B)
Peace and safety
C) A
share in their wealth
D) A
long and healthy life
Answer: C)
A share in their wealth
27.
What does Proverbs 1:16 say about the feet of the wicked?
A)
They run to do evil
B)
They wander in darkness
C)
They bring good news
D)
They never grow weary
Answer: A)
They run to do evil
28.
In Proverbs 1:20, where does wisdom cry out?
A)
In secret places
B)
In the streets and public places
C)
In the mountains
D)
In the king’s palace
Answer: B)
In the streets and public places
29.
According to Proverbs 1:25, how do fools respond to wisdom's counsel?
A)
They listen eagerly
B)
They ignore it and reject correction
C)
They take notes and study it
D)
They become wise immediately
Answer: B)
They ignore it and reject correction
30.
What is the consequence for refusing wisdom’s call, according to Proverbs 1:31?
A)
They will eat the fruit of their own way
B)
They will be given another chance
C)
They will be honored among men
D)
They will find peace
Answer: A)
They will eat the fruit of their own way
31.
In Proverbs 1:23, what does wisdom promise to those who turn at her rebuke?
A)
She will pour out her spirit on them
B)
She will punish them
C)
She will give them wealth
D)
She will hide from them
Answer: A)
She will pour out her spirit on them
32.
What will happen to those who despise wisdom’s counsel, according to Proverbs
1:30?
A)
They will receive another opportunity
B)
They will live in peace
C)
They will face destruction
D)
They will become rulers
Answer: C)
They will face destruction
33.
In Proverbs 1:18, what happens to those who set traps for others?
A)
They will prosper
B)
They will fall into their own traps
C) They
will rule over the land
D)
They will be forgiven
Answer: B)
They will fall into their own traps
34.
What type of person refuses to listen to wisdom in Proverbs 1:22?
A)
The righteous
B)
The fools and mockers
C)
The humble
D)
The diligent
Answer: B)
The fools and mockers
35.
Proverbs 1:21 describes wisdom raising her voice at which location?
A)
The city gates
B)
The temple
C)
The mountains
D)
The marketplace
Answer: A)
The city gates
36.
According to Proverbs 1:32, what will be the downfall of the simple?
A)
Their own complacency
B)
Their generosity
C)
Their prayers
D)
Their friendships
Answer: A)
Their own complacency
37.
In Proverbs 1:26, how does wisdom react when disaster strikes those who
rejected her?
A)
She weeps for them
B)
She laughs at their calamity
C)
She gives them a second chance
D)
She rescues them
Answer: B)
She laughs at their calamity
38.
According to Proverbs 1:33, those who listen to wisdom will live in what?
A)
Constant fear
B)
Safety and security
C)
Great wealth
D)
Fame and power
Answer: B)
Safety and security
39.
Proverbs 1:11 describes sinners saying, "Let us lay in wait for
______."
A)
The righteous
B)
Blood
C)
The wise
D)
The foolish
Answer: B)
Blood
40.
What does Proverbs 1:6 say is needed to understand proverbs and parables?
A)
Fear of the Lord
B)
Higher education
C)
Worldly experience
D) A
good memory
Answer: A)
Fear of the Lord
41.
Who does Solomon say will be destroyed because they reject wisdom in Proverbs
1:29?
A)
The prophets
B)
Those who hated knowledge
C)
The poor and needy
D)
The righteous
Answer: B)
Those who hated knowledge
42.
According to Proverbs 1:16, the feet of the wicked are swift to do what?
A)
Seek wisdom
B)
Run to evil
C)
Serve the Lord
D)
Help the poor
Answer: B)
Run to evil
43.
What is wisdom compared to in Proverbs 1:20-21?
A) A
whisper in the wind
B) A
loud voice in the streets
C) A
hidden treasure
D) A
mountain that cannot be moved
Answer: B)
A loud voice in the streets
44.
What happens to those who ignore wisdom’s warnings, according to Proverbs 1:28?
A)
They will suffer great loss
B)
They will eventually understand
C)
They will seek wisdom but not find her
D)
They will be given another chance
Answer: C)
They will seek wisdom but not find her
45.
According to Proverbs 1:10, what should a person do if sinners entice them?
A)
Join them to gain experience
B)
Ignore them
C)
Do not consent
D)
Try to change them
Answer: C)
Do not consent
46.
What does Proverbs 1:13 say the wicked seek to fill their houses with?
A)
Treasures taken by violence
B)
Books of wisdom
C)
Gifts from the Lord
D)
Love and joy
Answer: A)
Treasures taken by violence
47.
According to Proverbs 1:24, how does wisdom respond to those who reject her?
A)
She calls them again
B)
She turns away from them
C)
She warns them repeatedly
D)
She ignores them completely
Answer: B)
She turns away from them
48.
According to Proverbs 1:31, what will happen to those who refuse wisdom?
A)
They will suffer the consequences of their own ways
B)
They will find mercy later
C)
They will eventually be led to wisdom
D)
They will be given another warning
Answer: A)
They will suffer the consequences of their own ways
49.
What is promised to those who listen to wisdom in Proverbs 1:33?
A)
Peace and prosperity
B)
Wealth and success
C)
Security and freedom from fear
D)
Honor and respect
Answer: C)
Security and freedom from fear
50.
According to Proverbs 1:7, what do fools despise?
A)
Wisdom and instruction
B)
Riches and wealth
C)
Hard work and diligence
D)
Prayer and fasting
Answer: A)
Wisdom and instruction
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