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2020 WAEC (WASSCE) Christian Religious Studies Past Questions and Answers

The 2020 WAEC (WASSCE) Christian Religious Studies past questions with answers: 50 objective questions from the 2020 paper in the DeeepSolve question bank, each with its answer behind "Show answer". Try each question before you check, then practise the paper as a timed WAEC-style CBT.

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Questions

  1. 1.

    Saul's conversion on the road to Damascus resulted in the ________

    1. A.fleeing of the brethren
    2. B.churches' poor performance
    3. C.outpouring of the spirit
    4. D.churches' peaceful growth
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    Answer: D. churches' peaceful growth

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  2. 2.

    Joseph brothers pastured their father's flock near _______

    1. A.Bethel
    2. B.Shechem
    3. C.Hebron
    4. D.Peniel
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    Answer: B. Shechem

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  3. 3.

    Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego were punished because they__________

    1. A.committed murder in the society
    2. B.regularly worshipped their own God
    3. C.refused to bow to the golden image
    4. D.failed to honour the king
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    Answer: C. refused to bow to the golden image

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  4. 4.

    In his attempt to control the growing population of the Israelites in Egypt, Pharaoh ordered the ______

    1. A.Hebrew midwives to kill every Israelite baby boy at birth.
    2. B.Egyptian soldiers to bring every Israelite baby boy to the palace
    3. C.second in command to ensure a total destruction of the hebrews
    4. D.Egyptian midwives to kill every israelite child
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    Answer: A. Hebrew midwives to kill every Israelite baby boy at birth.

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  5. 5.

    The task master in charge of forced labour in Israel during the reign of Rehoboam was_______

    1. A.Hadab
    2. B.Segub
    3. C.Adoram
    4. D.Absalom
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    Answer: C. Adoram

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  6. 6.

    Amos observed that the Israelites profaned God's name when they__________

    1. A.committed idolatry
    2. B.committed incest
    3. C.refused to offer sacrifice
    4. D.discriminate against women
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    Answer: B. committed incest

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  7. 7.

    Which of these behaviours was not exhibited by the sons of EIi?

    1. A.Treating the offering of God with contempt
    2. B.Taking raw meat from the offering
    3. C.Taking bribes and perverting justice
    4. D.Forcefulý taking meat offered to God
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    Answer: C. Taking bribes and perverting justice

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  8. 8.

    According to Peter, Christians have become a chosen race so that they may____________

    1. A.behave better than the Jews
    2. B.not be like the Gentiles
    3. C.declare the good works of God
    4. D.not remain in sin forever
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    Answer: C. declare the good works of God

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  9. 9.

    During King Josiah's religious reforms, his first attack was on the _________

    1. A.prostitutes that came around the temple at night
    2. B.priest that offered burnt offerings in the temple
    3. C.Canaanite divinities - Baal and Asherah
    4. D.sacrifice of children to Molech
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    Answer: C. Canaanite divinities - Baal and Asherah

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  10. 10.

    David rebuked Abner at Ziph because Abner_______

    1. A.ignored the Zphiles complaint
    2. B.sought to kill David
    3. C.failed to protect his master
    4. D.was not a seasoned soldier
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    Answer: C. failed to protect his master

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  11. 11.

    The prophecy concerning the denial of Jesus by Peter was fulfilled during the_________

    1. A.arrest of Jesus
    2. B.trial of Jesus
    3. C.agony of Gethsemane
    4. D.transfiguration of Jesus
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    Answer: B. trial of Jesus

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  12. 12.

    The land, the sea and vegetations were created on the

    1. A.first day
    2. B.second day
    3. C.third day
    4. D.fourth day
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    Answer: C. third day

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  13. 13.

    The river that flowed out of Eden divided into________

    1. A.5
    2. B.4
    3. C.3
    4. D.2
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    Answer: B. 4

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  14. 14.

    Due to Ahab's greed, Elijah made him aware that his house would be destroyed like that of______

    1. A.Baasha the son of Ahijah
    2. B.Joash the son of Jeroboam
    3. C.Jerubbaal the son of Jeroboam
    4. D.Boash the son of Nebat.
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    Answer: A. Baasha the son of Ahijah

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  15. 15.

    The challenges of discrimination and favouritism in the early church were resolved by _________

    1. A.praying for God's intervention
    2. B.the study of the scriptures and counselling
    3. C.the selection of seven men to serve
    4. D.appointing elders to the council of Jerusalem
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    Answer: C. the selection of seven men to serve

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  16. 16.

    The linen ephod worn by Samuel portrayed him as a_________.

    1. A.priest
    2. B.king
    3. C.seer
    4. D.judge
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    Answer: A. priest

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  17. 17.

    Ahab was attracted to Naboth's vineyard because the vineyard was ______

    1. A.by the river bank
    2. B.near the king's
    3. C.beautiful and well kept
    4. D.on a fertile soil
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    Answer: B. near the king's

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  18. 18.

    The content of the Ark of the covenant was the_______

    1. A.books of the prophets
    2. B.two tablets of stone
    3. C.book of the law
    4. D.bread offered to the Lord
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    Answer: B. two tablets of stone

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  19. 19.

    Is it you, you troubler of Israel? These were the words said by King_______

    1. A.Saul to Samuel
    2. B.Ahab to Elijah
    3. C.Ahab to Elisha
    4. D.David to Nathan
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    Answer: B. Ahab to Elijah

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  20. 20.

    How did Obadiah demostrate his loyalty to God during the hostile period of his time?

    1. A.refused to serve the king's idols
    2. B.sent his idolatrous wife away
    3. C.hid the prophets in caves
    4. D.pulled down the altars of Baal
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    Answer: C. hid the prophets in caves

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  21. 21.

    Joseph's intelligence was revealed when he _______

    1. A.forgave his brothers
    2. B.had a prophetic dream
    3. C.interpreted Pharaoh's dreams
    4. D.married an Egyptian woman
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    Answer: C. interpreted Pharaoh's dreams

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  22. 22.

    Which of the following disciples was called from the tax office by Jesus?

    1. A.Andrew
    2. B.Simon
    3. C.Levi
    4. D.Judas
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    Answer: C. Levi

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  23. 23.

    Amaziah advised Amos to go and prophesy in Judah instead of Bethel because_______

    1. A.the king's sanctuary was in Bethel
    2. B.Amos was a dresser of sycamore tree
    3. C.Jeroboam, Bethel's king was after Amos' life
    4. D.the Words of Amos intimidated Judah
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    Answer: A. the king's sanctuary was in Bethel

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  24. 24.

    What was the sin of Manasseh for which God punished Judah under king Jehoiakim?

    1. A.Murder
    2. B.Theft
    3. C.Injustice
    4. D.Adultery
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    Answer: A. Murder

    AI explanation

    Analyzing the question: It asks about the sin of King Manasseh that caused God to punish Judah later, during the reign of Jehoiakim.

    The concept (biblical background):

    • Manasseh was king of Judah for 55 years (2 Kings 21). He is remembered as the most wicked king of Judah.
    • His sins included idolatry, building altars to Baal, sorcery, child sacrifice, and shedding innocent blood until Jerusalem was filled with it (2 Kings 21:16).
    • 2 Kings 24:1-4 describes Jehoiakim's reign. Babylonian, Aramean, Moabite and Ammonite raiders came against Judah. The passage says this happened at the command of the LORD, "because of the sins of Manasseh... and also for the innocent blood that he had shed, for he filled Jerusalem with innocent blood, and the LORD would not pardon."

    Working through the options:

    • A. Murder: this matches the "innocent blood" Manasseh shed. ✔
    • B. Theft: not mentioned.
    • C. Injustice: this is a general idea. The text specifically names the shedding of innocent blood, which is murder, so this is not the best answer.
    • D. Adultery: not mentioned.

    Answer: A. Murder

    Exam tip: Link the phrase "innocent blood" with Manasseh (2 Kings 21:16 and 24:3-4). If a question says God would not pardon Judah because of Manasseh, think of murder, along with idolatry.

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  25. 25.

    According to Peter, the Church elders would receive their rewards______________

    1. A.at their death
    2. B.during their life's time
    3. C.each time they resisted satan
    4. D.at Jesus's second coming
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    Answer: D. at Jesus's second coming

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  26. 26.

    My father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions. This means the speaker _____

    1. A.torment the people with scorpions
    2. B.sell them into slavery
    3. C.punish the people severely
    4. D.add to the people's burden
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    Answer: D. add to the people's burden

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  27. 27.

    The recognition of Deborah as an outstanding leader in Israel signifies that______________

    1. A.God can choose women as leaders
    2. B.only women can be good leaders
    3. C.she was good as a judge
    4. D.she was the only good leader in Israel
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    Answer: A. God can choose women as leaders

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  28. 28.

    What did the returned Jews give as a sin offering during the dedication of the temple?

    1. A.A he-goat for each of the twelve tribes
    2. B.Two lambs for each of the twelve tribes
    3. C.Many Animals including rams and camels
    4. D.Animals like ram and food chops
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    Answer: A. A he-goat for each of the twelve tribes

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  29. 29.

    According to Samuel the prophet, rebellon is as sinful as _____________

    1. A.idolatry
    2. B.divination
    3. C.sorcery
    4. D.witchcraft
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    Answer: B. divination

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  30. 30.

    James advised that Christians should sing praises when they are_________

    1. A.wealthy
    2. B.happy
    3. C.lonely
    4. D.suffering
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    Answer: B. happy

    AI explanation

    Analyze the question: This comes from the Epistle of James, chapter 5. The question asks which situation James says is the right time for Christians to sing praises.

    Explain the concept: James 5:13 gives two instructions about how a Christian should respond to different situations:

    • "Is any among you afflicted (suffering)? Let him pray."
    • "Is any merry (cheerful/happy)? Let him sing psalms (sing praise)."

    So James pairs each condition with a fitting response. Suffering calls for prayer, and happiness calls for singing praises. Verse 14 goes on to say that the sick should call for the elders of the church.

    Step-by-step solution:

    1. Identify the passage: James 5:13.
    2. Match the activity "sing praises" with its condition: "Is any merry?" means being happy.
    3. Eliminate the wrong options: • A. Wealthy: James warns the rich in 5:1-6 and never links wealth to singing praise. • C. Lonely: this is not mentioned in the passage. • D. Suffering: this is the condition for prayer, not for singing praise.
    4. The correct option is B. happy.

    Exam tip: Remember the pairing "Suffering → Pray, Happy → Sing, Sick → Call the elders." WASSCE often tests this by swapping the conditions, so watch for the option "suffering," which is the usual distractor.

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  31. 31.

    For Peter, Christian liberty not be used as a___________

    1. A.cover-up for sin
    2. B.pretext for love
    3. C.way of disrespect
    4. D.way of rejecting duties
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    Answer: A. cover-up for sin

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  32. 32.

    Which of these statements was not made by Peter during the second trial of the apostles by the high priest?

    1. A.We must always obey God rather than man
    2. B.God raised Jesus whom you killed by hanging on a tree
    3. C.God exalted Jesus as a leader and Saviour
    4. D.We cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard
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    Answer: D. We cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard

    AI explanation

    Analyze the question: This is from Acts 5:17-42, where the apostles were arrested a second time and brought before the Sanhedrin and the high priest. We need the statement that Peter did not make in that trial.

    Recall the passage (Acts 5:29-32): Peter and the other apostles answered: "We must obey God rather than men. The God of our fathers raised Jesus whom you killed by hanging him on a tree. God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Saviour, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him."

    Check each option:

    • A. "We must obey God rather than man" is in Acts 5:29, so Peter said it.
    • B. "God raised Jesus whom you killed by hanging on a tree" is in Acts 5:30, so Peter said it.
    • C. "God exalted Jesus as Leader and Saviour" is in Acts 5:31, so Peter said it.
    • D. "We cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard" is from Acts 4:20. Peter and John said it during the first trial, when they were brought before the council after healing the lame man at the Beautiful Gate. It was not said in the second trial.

    Tip: For questions like this, link each quote to its trial. The first trial (Acts 4) is the one with "we cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard" and "whether it is right to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge." The second trial (Acts 5) is the one with "obey God rather than men" and the "hanging on a tree" statement.

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  33. 33.

    The one I shall kiss is the man; seize him. The kiss was significant for_________

    1. A.honouring Jesus
    2. B.confronting Jesus
    3. C.protecting Jesus
    4. D.identifying Jesus
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    Answer: D. identifying Jesus

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  34. 34.

    Joshua's daily meditation on the book of the law enabled him to __________

    1. A.win Israelites confidence
    2. B.lead his people
    3. C.overcome the devil
    4. D.succeed and prosper
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    Answer: D. succeed and prosper

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  35. 35.

    Simon of Cyrene, who was compelled to carry Jesus' cross, was the father of________

    1. A.Barnbas and Gamaliel
    2. B.Alexander and Rufus
    3. C.Barnabas and Rufus
    4. D.Alexander and Barnabas
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    Answer: B. Alexander and Rufus

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  36. 36.

    Who among these was a brother to Peter?

    1. A.Matthew
    2. B.John
    3. C.Andrew
    4. D.James
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    Answer: C. Andrew

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  37. 37.

    The High Priest tore his robes during the trial of Jesus because he said Jesus________

    1. A.refused to answer
    2. B.uttered blasphemous words
    3. C.spoke against the temple
    4. D.broke their tradition
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    Answer: B. uttered blasphemous words

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  38. 38.

    The unmerciful servant was punished because he__________

    1. A.failed to settle his debt
    2. B.disobeyed the king
    3. C.embezzled the kings money
    4. D.cast his debtor into jail
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    Answer: D. cast his debtor into jail

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  39. 39.

    Moses named his son Gershom to demonstrate that he________

    1. A.was an Egyptian Prince
    2. B.came to Midian for pastures
    3. C.was a stranger in Midian
    4. D.loved Jethro and Zipporah
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    Answer: C. was a stranger in Midian

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  40. 40.

    According to Luke, the third temptation was that Jesus should_________

    1. A.jump down from a high mountain
    2. B.jump down from the pinnacle of the temple
    3. C.command the angels to lift him up
    4. D.bow down and worship Satan
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    Answer: B. jump down from the pinnacle of the temple

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  41. 41.

    Man became a living being when God _______

    1. A.formed him from dust
    2. B.gave him breath
    3. C.spoke to him
    4. D.gave him a helpmate
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    Answer: B. gave him breath

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  42. 42.

    The authorities Peter quoted as being fulfilled on the day of Pentecost were___________

    1. A.Isaiah and Jeremiah
    2. B.Ezekiel and Amos
    3. C.Joel and David
    4. D.Hosea and John
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    Answer: C. Joel and David

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  43. 43.

    The election of Matthias to succeed Judas was_____

    1. A.a command from Peter
    2. B.the fulfillment of the scripture
    3. C.an instruction given by Jesus
    4. D.a way of getting more disciples
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    Answer: B. the fulfillment of the scripture

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  44. 44.

    The Sonship of Jesus was declared during His________

    1. A.crucifixion
    2. B.temptation
    3. C.baptism
    4. D.ascension
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    Answer: C. baptism

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  45. 45.

    Pure and undefiled religion, according to James, involved all these practices except__________

    1. A.visiting orphans in their suffering
    2. B.going to church daily
    3. C.visiting widows in their affliction
    4. D.being unstained from the world
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    Answer: B. going to church daily

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  46. 46.

    According to Matthew, the first to see Jesus after His resurrection were the_______________________

    1. A.angels that guarded the tomb
    2. B.women who went to the tomb
    3. C.disciples who were praying
    4. D.men travelling to Emmaus
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    Answer: B. women who went to the tomb

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  47. 47.

    Take this child away, and nurse him for me and i will give you your wages. The addressee was ________

    1. A.the child's sister
    2. B.a professional babysitter
    3. C.the child's biological mother
    4. D.Pharaoh's daughter
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    Answer: C. the child's biological mother

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  48. 48.

    David's servants could not report the death of Bathsheba's child to him because they________

    1. A.believed God would revive the child
    2. B.feared that David could harm himself
    3. C.saw it as God's punishment to David
    4. D.feared being killed for negligence
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    Answer: B. feared that David could harm himself

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  49. 49.

    Jabin the King of Canaan oppressed the Israelites for_______

    1. A.10 years
    2. B.15 years
    3. C.20 years
    4. D.25 years
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    Answer: C. 20 years

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  50. 50.

    And when the king heard the words of the book of the law, he rent his clothes. Renting of clothes in Israel was an expression of_________

    1. A.joy and happiness
    2. B.disappointment and grief
    3. C.weakness and dependency
    4. D.pity and failure
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    Answer: B. disappointment and grief

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