Ecclesiastes Quiz

Answer key for Ecclesiastes Quiz

1. Q1: According to the first chapter, what is the state of all things under the sun? Answer: Vanity and vexation of spirit. The Preacher declares that all is vanity and vexation of spirit. Reference: Ecclesiastes 1:14 (KJV).
2. Q2: The Preacher states that 'to every thing there is a season,' including a time to be born and a time to what? Answer: Die. The text pairs the time to be born with a time to die. Reference: Ecclesiastes 3:2 (KJV).
3. Q3: What does the Preacher say is better than a precious ointment? Answer: A good name. A good name is better than precious ointment. Reference: Ecclesiastes 7:1 (KJV).
4. Q4: According to chapter 4, what is a 'threefold cord' not quickly broken? Answer: A threefold cord. The scripture notes that a threefold cord is not quickly broken. Reference: Ecclesiastes 4:12 (KJV).
5. Q5: What happens to the silver cord when man goes to his long home? Answer: It is loosed. The Preacher warns of the time 'or ever the silver cord be loosed.' Reference: Ecclesiastes 12:6 (KJV).
6. Q6: Complete the phrase: 'The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be... and there is no ____ thing under the sun.' Answer: New. The Preacher famously observes there is no new thing under the sun. Reference: Ecclesiastes 1:9 (KJV).
7. Q7: In chapter 9, the Preacher observes that the race is not always to the swift, nor the battle to the whom? Answer: The strong. He notes that the battle is not always to the strong. Reference: Ecclesiastes 9:11 (KJV).
8. Q8: What instruction is given regarding bread in chapter 11? Answer: Cast thy bread upon the waters. The text says to cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. Reference: Ecclesiastes 11:1 (KJV).
9. Q9: Whom should a person remember 'in the days of thy youth'? Answer: Thy Creator. The youth are exhorted to remember now thy Creator. Reference: Ecclesiastes 12:1 (KJV).
10. Q10: What is the conclusion of the whole matter, according to the final chapter? Answer: Fear God, and keep his commandments. The whole duty of man is to fear God and keep His commandments. Reference: Ecclesiastes 12:13 (KJV).