Title: Chapter 02: Multiple Choice Questions: Sojourn in the Wilderness
Course: Engaging the Christian Scriptures Instructor's Manual

Q: What was the most important visible symbol of the divine presence with the community?
- the ark of the covenant
- the bronze serpent
- the Decalogue
- the manna
A: the ark of the covenant

Q: Which of the following is NOT part of the Nazirite vow?
- not cutting the hair
- avoiding strong drink
- not drinking fermented drinks
- not eating meat
A: not eating meat

Q: What is the name of the prophet/judge/magician figure who instead of cursing Israel pronounces a blessing upon Israel?
- Balak
- Baruch
- Balaam
- Boaz
A: Balaam

Q: The route of the Israelites’ wilderness wanderings from Egypt to Canaan is
- along the Mediterranean coast on the Via Maris
- through the trade routes of central Sinai
- down south through the Sinai Peninsula and then north
- unknown
A: unknown

Q: The literary style of Deuteronomy recounts the Torah material in what kind of context?
- hymnic
- sermonic
- proverbial
- poetic
A: sermonic

Q: Why do scholars believe that the scroll of law that was found during Josiah’s renovations of the temple was a basic form of Deuteronomy?
- 2 Kings says that the scroll was Deuteronomy.
- The types of reforms Josiah made resemble the teachings of Deuteronomy.
- The New Testament confirms this hypothesis.
- none of the above
A: The types of reforms Josiah made resemble the teachings of Deuteronomy.

Q: What is the name given to the verse in Deuteronomy that reads, “Hear, O Israel: The Lord is our God, the Lord alone”?
- the Shema
- the Shofar
- the Sabbath
- the Shekinah
A: the Shema

Q: According to the book of Deuteronomy, the future of Israel as the covenant people of YHWH depends upon which of the following:
- ethical living
- adherence to the covenant stipulations
- loyal worship in a single sanctuary
- all of the above
A: all of the above