DanielSample

As you come to the end of Daniel, here are some questions to look over and reflect:

1 Which group of people especially love the stories in Daniel?
A – The Elderly
B – Freemasons
C –Children
D – Anyone who has been made bankrupt

2 How many people did King Nebuchadnezzar see in the fiery furnace?
A – Hundreds
B – Four
C – Three
D – One

3 What name did King Nebuchadnezzar use for Daniel?
A – Belteshazzar
B – Abednego
C – Azariah
D – Shedrach

4 The first chapter and the last part of the Book of Daniel are written in Hebrew. In what language are chapters 2-7 written?
A – Egyptian
B – Aramaic
C – Latin
D – Greek

5 Which title and phrase in Daniel did Jesus use to describe Himself in relation to His mission?
A – Son of Man
B – Son of God
C – King
D – Ruler

6 In what literary device are chapters 2-7 ordered?
A – Chronology
B – Chiastic structure
C – Reverse chronology
D – Apocalyptic metaphor

7 Which other Major Prophet was, like Daniel, exiled to Babylon?
A – Isaiah
B – Jeremiah
C – Ezekiel
D – Hosea

8 Although Nebuchadnezzar’s army overran Jerusalem, taking the exiles to Babylon; chapter 4 describes how he was later brought to his knees and acknowledged that the Most High is sovereign over the kingdoms of the earth. Which emperor refused to acknowledge this truth?
A – Darius
B – Belshazzar
C – Xerxes
D – Cyrus

9 The book of Daniel gives several insights into Daniel’s practice of prayer, fasting, and religious lifestyle. How many times a day did Daniel pray?
A – All the time
B – At sunrise and sunset
C – Once every hour
D – Three times a day

10 The final section of Daniel, chapters 8-12, are mainly written in the apocalyptic literary genre. Which of the following is NOT a feature of apocalyptic writing;
A – Visions
B – Encounters with angels
C – Symbolic numbers
D – Genealogies


Answers:
A1 – C – Children have always loved the stories of Daniel in the lions’ den and the story of the fiery furnace.
A2 – B – Four; Daniel 3:24-25
A3 – A - Belteshazzar; Daniel 1:7
A4 – B – Aramaic, the international language and the language of the Babylonian court. See the footnote for Daniel 2:3
A5 – A – Son of Man; Daniel 7:13-14 is a foundational reference for Jesus’ identity and mission as used in Mark 8:31 and other passages.
A6 – B – Chiastic Structure- A literary device used extensively in the Old Testament in order to highlight a specific point. It follows the pattern: A B C, C’, B’ A’
A7 – C – Ezekiel; Ezekiel 1:1
A8 – A – Darius; Daniel 5:22.
A9 – D – Three times a day; Daniel 6:10
A10 – D - Genealogies


How did you score?
0 – 3 You’ve made a start, well done
4 – 6 You’re getting a reasonable grasp on understanding Daniel
7 – 8 Good progress
9 Outstanding
10 Excellent!