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Bible Quiz: Cain and Abel


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1) Who was born first -- Cain or Abel?

Cain

Abel

They were twins.

The Bible doesn't say.


2) What was Abel's occupation?

He was a farmer.

He was a shepherd.

He was a tent maker.

He was a blacksmith.


3) What was Cain's occupation?

He was a farmer.

He was a shepherd.

He was a tent maker.

He was a blacksmith.


4) Why did Cain kill Abel?

He was jealous because Abel had a beautiful wife.

He was jealous because Abel had been given the easier occupation.

He was jealous because Abel was more handsome.

He was jealous because the Lord liked Abel better.


5) What did Cain reply when the Lord asked him where his brother was?

"I don't know. Am I my brother's keeper?"

"He has been killed by thieves."

"I cannot tell a lie -- it was I that slew him."

"He has been taken into slavery in the land of Nod."


6) How did the Lord punish Cain for his evil deed?

He was driven out of the Garden of Eden.

He was made a restless wanderer upon the land.

He was killed by the people of Nod.

He was made a slave in the land of Nod.