Anna Bible Quiz

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1.Who was Anna's father?
- A. Phanuel of the tribe of Aser
- B. Zacharias
- C. Simeon
- D. Heli
2.How long had Anna been married before her husband died?
- A. Seven years from her virginity
- B. Forty years
- C. One year
- D. She was never married
3.How old was Anna when she saw Jesus?
- A. About fourscore and four years
- B. Thirty years
- C. Fifty years
- D. One hundred years
4.What did Anna do in the temple?
- A. She sold offerings
- B. She served God with fastings and prayers night and day
- C. She taught the law
- D. She was a priestess
5.When did Anna come to the temple?
- A. At the very hour when Simeon blessed Jesus
- B. In the morning
- C. At Passover
- D. On the Sabbath only
6.What did Anna do when she saw Jesus?
- A. She gave thanks unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem
- B. She asked for a miracle
- C. She questioned Mary
- D. She remained silent
7.What tribe was Anna from?
- A. Judah
- B. Aser / Asher
- C. Levi
- D. Benjamin
8.What title is given to Anna?
- A. A priestess
- B. A prophetess
- C. A queen
- D. A scribe
9.What were the people in Jerusalem looking for?
- A. Wealth
- B. Redemption in Jerusalem
- C. A military leader
- D. The destruction of Rome
10.What does Anna's life demonstrate?
- A. That old age is useless
- B. That faithful, persistent devotion in prayer and fasting prepares the heart to recognise Christ
- C. That widows should remarry
- D. That temple service is unnecessary

Answer Key

1.A. Phanuel of the tribe of Aser — Luke 2:36 (KJV)
And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser.
2.A. Seven years from her virginity — Luke 2:37 (KJV)
And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.
3.A. About fourscore and four years — Luke 2:37 (KJV)
And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.
4.B. She served God with fastings and prayers night and day — Luke 2:37 (KJV)
Which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.
5.A. At the very hour when Simeon blessed Jesus — Luke 2:38 (KJV)
And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.
6.A. She gave thanks unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem — Luke 2:38 (KJV)
And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.
7.B. Aser / Asher — Luke 2:36 (KJV)
The daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser.
8.B. A prophetess — Luke 2:36 (KJV)
And there was one Anna, a prophetess.
9.B. Redemption in Jerusalem — Luke 2:38 (KJV)
And spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.
10.B. That faithful, persistent devotion in prayer and fasting prepares the heart to recognise Christ — Luke 2:38 (KJV)
Anna's decades of devotion made her instantly ready to recognise and proclaim the Redeemer.