1. Why did a man from Bethlehem in Judah go to sojourn in the country of Moab?
A. Because of war in Judah
B. Because of a famine in the land
C. Because he was fleeing persecution
D. Because he was sent by the king
Correct Answer: B. Because of a famine in the land
(Ruth 1:1, ESV)
2. What was the name of Naomi’s husband?
A. Boaz
B. Mahlon
C. Elimelech
D. Chilion
Correct Answer: C. Elimelech
(Ruth 1:2, ESV)
3. After the deaths of her husband and sons, what did Naomi hear in the country of Moab that caused her to return to Judah?
A. That Bethlehem had been rebuilt
B. That the Lord had visited his people and given them food
C. That a new judge had risen in Israel
D. That her relatives had sent for her
Correct Answer: B. That the Lord had visited his people and given them food
(Ruth 1:6, ESV)
4. What did Orpah do after Naomi urged her daughters-in-law to return to their mother’s house?
A. She insisted on going to Judah
B. She argued with Naomi
C. She wept and returned to her people
D. She remained silent
Correct Answer: C. She wept and returned to her people
(Ruth 1:14, ESV)
5. What name did Naomi ask the women of Bethlehem to call her when she returned?
A. Mara
B. Hadassah
C. Shiloh
D. Tirzah
Correct Answer: A. Mara
(Ruth 1:20, ESV)
