QUIZ FOR ACTS CHAPTER SIX
1. Fill in the blanks in this passage from Acts chapter six: “Now in those days, when the number
of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a complaint against the ___________ by the
___________, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution.”
a. “Hebrews,” “Helenists.”
b. “Jews,” “Gentiles.”
c. “Israelites,” “Greeks.”
2. According to Acts chapter six, did the Apostles believe their duties should include both
distributing food to widows and preaching?
a. Yes.
b. No.
c. Ss. Peter and John preached, while the other Apostles both distributed food and preached.
3. According to Acts chapter six, how many men were chosen to oversee the distribution of food
to widows?
a. Seven.
b. Twelve.
c. Thirteen.
4. Identify the person described in this passage from Acts chapter six: “And they chose
__________, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit.”
a. Philip.
b. Nicolas.
c. Stephen.
5. According to Acts chapter six, did many of the Temple priests become disciples of Jesus
Christ?
a. No.
b. Yes.
c. Only Gamaliel became a follower of Jesus.
6. A dispute arose between Stephen and some Cyrenians, Alexandrians, Cilicians, and Asians at
a certain synagogue of former slaves. Name this synagogue.
a. The Synagogue of the Freedmen.
b. The Synagogue of Israel.
c. The Synagogue of the Believers.
7. What accusation did the members of the Synagogue of the Freedmen make against St.
Stephen in Acts chapter six?
a. That he spoke blasphemous words against Moses and God.
b. That he criticized the sacrifices made in the Temple.
c. That he advocated rebellion against the priests.
8. According to Acts chapter six, what did the false witnesses claim St. Stephen taught about
Jesus and the Temple?
a. That Jesus had claimed the Temple is empty of all meaning.
b. That Jesus had called the Temple an abomination.
c. That Jesus would destroy the Temple.
9. Fill in the blank in this passage from Acts chapter six: “They also set up false witnesses who
said, ‘This man does not cease to speak blasphemous words against this holy place and the law;
for we have heard him say that this Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and change the
customs which ___________ delivered to us.’”
a. “God.”
b. “Abraham.”
c. “Moses.”
10. Stephen was arrested and brought before the council. When the members of the council
gazed or looked at Stephen’s face, it had a specific appearance to them. What did Stephen’s face
look like?
a. The face of God.
b. The face of an angel.
c. The face of a holy man.
ANSWERS TO THE QUIZ FOR ACTS CHAPTER SIX
1. A (Acts 6:1)
2. B (Acts 6:2)
3. A (Acts 6:3, 4)
4. C (Acts 6:5)
5. B (Acts 6:7)
6. A (Acts 6:9)
7. A (Acts 6:11)
8. C (Acts 6:14)
9. C (Acts 6:14)
10. B (Acts 6:15)
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