The rich man and Lazarus quiz

This quiz is based on the parable of Jesus about a certain rich man and Lazarus (not Lazarus the brother of Martha and Mary). This parable can be found in Luke 16:19-31 (NIV).

1. How did the rich man dress?

He wore clothes adorned with gold.

He wore blue cotton clothes.

He wore red and purple clothes.

He wore purple and fine linen clothes.

2. The rich man lived what sort of life?

An enviable life

A poor life

A luxurious life

A pathetic life

3. Lazarus was described as what?

A beggar covered with sores

A sick man

A holy man

A poor Samaritan

4. What did Lazarus long for?

He longed to become a rich man.

He longed for a place to call home.

He longed to eat the pieces of food that fell from the rich man’s table.

He longed to see Christ in person.

5. Where did Lazarus' soul go when he died?

He went to the place of torment in Hades.

He went to Abraham’s side in Hades.

He went to heaven.

He went to the New Jerusalem.

6. When the rich man died and was buried where did his soul go?

He went to the place of torment in Hades.

He went to the paradise in Hades.

He went to heaven.

He went into the bottomless pit.

7. What was tormenting the rich man where he was in Hades?

Extreme cold

Beatings

Fire

Lust

8. Why did Abraham refuse to send Lazarus to help the rich man in Hades?

It is because in Hades there is no such thing as helping someone.

It is because the rich man hated poor people while he was on earth.

It is because, on earth, the rich man was an enemy of Lazarus.

It is because, on earth, the rich man selfishly enjoyed his riches without helping Lazarus.

9. What made it impossible for Abraham and Lazarus to help the rich man even if they had wanted to?

It is because between Abraham's end the rich man's there was a great chasm which was impossible to cross.

It is because there were angels on patrol who would prevent them from helping the rich man.

It is because it was against the rules of the afterlife to help a sinner in need.

It is because, in Hades, there was no such thing as help.

10. First, what did the rich man plead with Abraham for?

He pleaded with Abraham to receive him to his side.

He pleaded with Abraham to bring him a cup of water for he was thirsty.

He pleaded with Abraham to plead for him before God.

He pleaded with Abraham to let Lazarus dip the tip of his finger in water and cool his tongue.

11. Secondly, what did the rich man plead with Abraham for?

He pleaded with Abraham to warn all sinners on earth so that they would not come to where he was.

He pleaded with Abraham to send Lazarus to the earth to warn his brothers so that they would not come to where he was.

He pleaded with Abraham to send Lazarus to bring him some water.

He pleaded with Abraham to receive him to his side.

12. Why is it not necessary for Abraham to send someone from the dead to this earth to warn sinners?

It is because it is too inconvenient to send someone from the dead to the earth again.

It is because the heavenly host guarding Hades will turn back any one who attempts to leave Hades.

It is because if the sinner does not listen to the Scriptures, he will also not listen to the testimony of someone from the dead.

It is because the rules of Hades do not permit a person from leaving Hades to return to the world of the living.

13. Where did Lazarus sit to ask for help?

The center of the city

The gate of the synagogue

The gate of the temple

The gate of the rich man

14. Dogs often came to Lazarus to                             .

lick his sores

steal his food

bark at him

bite him

15. The rich man had how many brothers?

10

5

6

7

16. Abraham's side in Hades is popularly referred to as what?

Paradise

Hell

Heaven

The lake of fire

17. The place of torment in Hades is popularly referred to as what?

The bottomless pit

Paradise

Hell

The Lake of fire

18. Luke 16:19-31 which is a narrative about a rich man and Lazarus belongs to which of these categories?

Poetry

Parables

Historic events

Epistles

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