Acts 2 Quiz — The Day of Pentecost — Questions and Answers
All 10 questions with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the King James Version reference. Use this page as a study guide, an answer key, or a quick review sheet.
Q1.On what day was the outpouring of the Holy Spirit?
- A. The feast of Passover
- B. The day of Pentecost ✓
- C. The feast of Tabernacles
- D. The Sabbath day
Answer: The day of Pentecost
And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. (Acts 2:1)
Q2.What sound filled the house where the disciples were sitting?
- A. A mighty rushing wind ✓
- B. Thunder
- C. Singing angels
- D. A still small voice
Answer: A mighty rushing wind
And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind. (Acts 2:2)
Q3.What appeared above each of the disciples' heads?
- A. A dove
- B. A star
- C. Cloven tongues like as of fire ✓
- D. A crown of light
Answer: Cloven tongues like as of fire
And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. (Acts 2:3)
Q4.What did the disciples begin to do when filled with the Holy Ghost?
- A. Heal the sick
- B. Speak with other tongues ✓
- C. Prophesy
- D. Write Scripture
Answer: Speak with other tongues
And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. (Acts 2:4)
Q5.Where had the devout Jews come from who heard the disciples speak?
- A. Every nation under heaven ✓
- B. Only from Judea
- C. From Egypt and Babylon
- D. From Rome and Greece
Answer: Every nation under heaven
And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven. (Acts 2:5)
Q6.What did some mockers accuse the disciples of being?
- A. Mad
- B. Drunk with new wine ✓
- C. Sorcerers
- D. Liars
Answer: Drunk with new wine
Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine. (Acts 2:13)
Q7.Which prophet did Peter quote to explain the event?
- A. Isaiah
- B. Ezekiel
- C. Joel ✓
- D. Jeremiah
Answer: Joel
But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel. (Acts 2:16)
Q8.What did Peter say the crowd should do to be saved?
- A. Repent, and be baptized ✓
- B. Give alms
- C. Fast for forty days
- D. Offer sacrifices
Answer: Repent, and be baptized
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins. (Acts 2:38)
Q9.What promise is for those who repent and are baptized?
- A. Wealth and prosperity
- B. The gift of the Holy Ghost ✓
- C. Long life
- D. A crown of gold
Answer: The gift of the Holy Ghost
And ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. (Acts 2:38)
Q10.About how many souls were added to the church that day?
- A. About one thousand
- B. About two thousand
- C. About three thousand ✓
- D. About five thousand
Answer: About three thousand
Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. (Acts 2:41)