Mary Bible Quiz
How well do you know Mary? Take this 10-question Bible quiz about Mary's life, with explanations and Scripture references.
Who was Mary betrothed to when she became pregnant with Jesus?
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1. Who was Mary betrothed to when she became pregnant with Jesus?
- A) Peter
- B) John
- C) James
- D) Joseph (correct answer)
Answer: Joseph. Mary was betrothed to Joseph, a carpenter. Matthew 1:16
2. Which angel visited Mary to announce the birth of Jesus?
- A) Uriel
- B) Gabriel (correct answer)
- C) Raphael
- D) Michael
Answer: Gabriel. The angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would conceive Jesus. Luke 1:26
3. What was Mary's response to the angel's announcement?
- A) I am afraid
- B) Let it be to me according to your word (correct answer)
- C) Why me?
- D) I cannot do this
Answer: Let it be to me according to your word. Mary accepted the angel's message with faith, saying, 'Let it be to me according to your word.' Luke 1:38
4. What was the name of Mary's son?
- A) Joseph
- B) James
- C) Jesus (correct answer)
- D) Simon
Answer: Jesus. Mary's son is Jesus, who is known as the Son of God. Matthew 1:21
5. Where did Mary and Joseph travel to give birth to Jesus?
- A) Bethlehem (correct answer)
- B) Capernaum
- C) Nazareth
- D) Jerusalem
Answer: Bethlehem. Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem, where Jesus was born. Luke 2:7
6. What did Mary do when she visited Elizabeth?
- A) Greeted her
- B) Sang a song (correct answer)
- C) Prayed silently
- D) Brought gifts
Answer: Sang a song. Mary sang a song of praise, known as the Magnificat, upon visiting Elizabeth. Luke 1:46
7. What was the name of Mary's husband?
- A) Simon
- B) Joseph (correct answer)
- C) David
- D) Matthew
Answer: Joseph. Mary's husband is Joseph, who was a carpenter. Matthew 1:19
8. How did Mary react when Jesus was lost in the temple?
- A) Fear (correct answer)
- B) Joy
- C) Anger
- D) Indifference
Answer: Fear. Mary and Joseph were filled with fear when they could not find Jesus. Luke 2:48
9. At which event did Mary witness Jesus' first miracle?
- A) The Transfiguration
- B) The Wedding at Cana (correct answer)
- C) The Sermon on the Mount
- D) The Last Supper
Answer: The Wedding at Cana. Mary was present at the Wedding at Cana when Jesus turned water into wine. John 2:1
10. What significant event did Mary witness at the crucifixion?
- A) Jesus' trial
- B) Jesus' resurrection
- C) Jesus' crucifixion (correct answer)
- D) Jesus' burial
Answer: Jesus' crucifixion. Mary witnessed the crucifixion of her son, Jesus. John 19:25