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Ruth Bible Quiz: 4 Captivating Chapter Tests That Reveal God’s Redemptive Love!

Discover the hidden depths of Ruth’s beautiful story! This engaging Ruth Bible Quiz will transform your understanding of this short but powerful book, testing your knowledge of loyalty, redemption, and God’s providence in everyday life.

The Book of Ruth, set during the turbulent period of the Judges, features:

One of Scripture’s most famous declarations of loyalty (Ruth 1:16-17)
A loving portrayal of godly femininity
Ancient Israelite marriage and redemption laws in action
A Moabite woman in Messiah’s genealogy
The beautiful concept of the kinsman-redeemer

For deeper study, explore Bible Study Tools’ Ruth commentary or Blue Letter Bible’s Ruth resources.

Ruth Bible Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of This Beautiful Love Story

Bible Quiz Ruth Chapter 1: Questions and Answers (MCQ)

Bible Quiz Ruth Chapter 1 introduces Naomi’s family tragedy and Ruth’s loyalty. These questions cover the famine in Bethlehem, deaths of Elimelech and sons, and Ruth’s famous “where you go I will go” declaration. A powerful story of devotion begins.

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1➤ Total number of chapters in the book of Ruth?

1 pointa) 3b) 4c) 5d) 6

2➤ Total number of verses in the book of Ruth?

1 pointa) 70b) 75c) 85d) 90

3➤ The book that includes no prophecy?

1 pointa) Ruthb) Judgesc) Estherd) Lamentations

4➤ Important verse in the book of Ruth?

1 pointa) 1:16b) 2:12c) 3:11d) 4:7

5➤ Important places mentioned in the book of Ruth?

1 pointa) Moab and Bethlehemb) Jericho and Jerusalemc) Egypt and Canaand) Shiloh and Shechem

6➤ Period of writing for the book of Ruth?

1 pointa) B.C. 1200-1100b) B.C. 1375-1050c) B.C. 1050-1000d) B.C. 1100-1000

7➤ To whom was the book of Ruth written?

1 pointa) To the kingdom of Israelb) To the kingdom of Judahc) To the kingdom of Edomd) To the Philistines

8➤ Key word in the book of Ruth?

1 pointa) Redeemerb) Deliverancec) Faithfulnessd) Covenant

9➤ Important persons in the book of Ruth?

1 pointa) Esther, Mordecai, and Hamanb) Ruth, Boaz, and Naomic) Deborah, Barak, and Siserad) Hannah, Samuel, and Eli

10➤ What was the adversity in the days when judges ruled?

1 pointa) Droughtb) Warc) Famined) Invasion

11➤ The land of Elimelech?

1 pointa) Moabb) Egyptc) Bethlehemd) Canaan

12➤ Wife of Elimelech?

1 pointa) Ruthb) Orpahc) Naomid) Deborah

13➤ How many years did Elimelech and his family live in Moab?

1 pointa) 5 yearsb) 7 yearsc) 10 yearsd) 12 years

14➤ How many children did Elimelech have?

1 pointa) Oneb) Twoc) Threed) Four

15➤ Names of Elimelech’s sons?

1 pointa) Mahlon and Kilionb) Reuben and Simeonc) Levi and Judahd) Ephraim and Manasseh

16➤ Who were the daughters-in-law of Elimelech?

1 pointa) Rachel and Leahb) Miriam and Zipporahc) Orpah and Ruthd) Esther and Vashti

17➤ Who kissed her mother-in-law and departed?

1 pointa) Ruthb) Naomic) Orpahd) Deborah

18➤ The woman who clung to her mother-in-law?

1 pointa) Orpahb) Naomic) Ruthd) Hannah

19➤ The mother-in-law who kissed her daughters-in-law?

1 pointa) Ruthb) Naomic) Leahd) Rachel

20➤ The whole town was stirred because of two women. Which town and who were the women?

1 pointa) Jericho, Rahab and her sisterb) Shiloh, Hannah and Peninnahc) Bethlehem, Naomi and Ruthd) Hebron, Sarah and Hagar

21➤ What was the name adopted by Naomi when she came to Bethlehem?

1 pointa) Naomib) Marac) Racheld) Leah

22➤ At which time did Naomi and Ruth come to Bethlehem?

1 pointa) In the middle of winterb) At the end of the harvestc) In the beginning of barley harvestd) During the spring festival

Bible Quiz Ruth Chapter 2: Questions and Answers (MCQ)

Bible Quiz Ruth Chapter 2 follows Ruth’s fieldwork and Boaz’s kindness. These questions explore gleaning laws, Boaz’s protection of Ruth, and God’s providence in their meeting. The beautiful love story develops.

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23➤ Who was the relative of Elimelech?

1 pointa) Boazb) Mahlonc) Kiliond) Jesse

24➤ As it turned out, to whose field did Ruth go?

1 pointa) Boazb) Mahlonc) Kiliond) Gideon

25➤ Who was the woman seen by Boaz in his field?

1 pointa) Naomib) Orpahc) Ruthd) Deborah

26➤ Who blessed his harvesters?

1 pointa) Boazb) Elimelechc) Gideond) Samuel

27➤ Who was the man who spoke to Ruth with favor?

1 pointa) Boazb) Elimelechc) Naomid) Caleb

28➤ Who gave Ruth some roasted grain?

1 pointa) Boazb) Ruthc) Naomid) Orpah

29➤ How much barley did Ruth gather?

1 pointa) About an Omerb) About an Ephahc) About a Busheld) About a Quart

30➤ Who was the Moabite woman?

1 pointa) Naomib) Orpahc) Ruthd) Hannah

31➤ Who was the redeemer we find in the book of Ruth?

1 pointa) Boazb) Mahlonc) Elimelechd) David

32➤ What did Boaz instruct his harvesters regarding Ruth?

1 pointa) To leave extra grain for herb) To avoid herc) To provide her with a meald) To charge her extra

33➤ How did Boaz greet his harvesters?

1 pointa) “The Lord be with you”b) “Peace be upon you”c) “Welcome”d) “Good day”

34➤ Who informed Boaz about Ruth’s identity?

1 pointa) The servantsb) Naomic) The harvestersd) The townspeople

35➤ What did Ruth request from Boaz when she was in his field?

1 pointa) To drink from his water supplyb) To work in his fieldc) To provide her with foodd) To allow her to glean

36➤ How did Ruth describe her work in the fields?

1 pointa) Very easyb) Very hardc) Relaxingd) Joyful

37➤ Who was Boaz’s mother?

1 pointa) Rahabb) Naomic) Bathshebad) Hannah

38➤ Who was the father of Boaz?

1 pointa) Salmonb) Davidc) Jessed) Elimelech

39➤ What did Boaz do when Ruth mentioned her hard work?

1 pointa) He praised herb) He offered her more workc) He gave her extra foodd) He told her to go home

40➤ How did Boaz ensure Ruth’s safety in his field?

1 pointa) By warning his servants to protect herb) By sending her with armed guardsc) By offering her a place to stayd) By giving her special permission to glean

41➤ Who was Boaz’s father?

1 pointa) Salmonb) Jessec) Elid) Caleb

42➤ What was Boaz’s reaction to Ruth’s loyalty to Naomi?

1 pointa) He was impressed and honored herb) He was indifferentc) He was skepticald) He was annoyed

Bible Quiz Ruth Chapter 3: Questions and Answers (MCQ)

Bible Quiz Ruth Chapter 3 describes Naomi’s bold plan for Ruth. These questions cover the threshing floor encounter, the cloak scene, and Boaz’s response as kinsman-redeemer. Cultural customs come alive in this romantic account.

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43➤ Who went down to the threshing-floor after washing and performing?

1 pointa) Naomib) Orpahc) Ruthd) Boaz

44➤ Who was the man who was startled and turned by seeing a woman in the middle of the night?

1 pointa) Elimelechb) Boazc) Mahlond) Kilion

45➤ How much barley was given to Ruth by Boaz?

1 pointa) Four measuresb) Six measuresc) Ten measuresd) Eight measures

46➤ Who told Ruth not to go back to her mother-in-law with empty hands?

1 pointa) Boazb) Naomic) Mahlond) Elimelech

47➤ What time of day did Boaz discover Ruth at the threshing-floor?

1 pointa) Morningb) Noonc) Midnightd) Sunset

48➤ What was Ruth instructed to do before going to the threshing-floor?

1 pointa) Bring a giftb) Wash and anoint herselfc) Speak to the eldersd) Find a new place to live

49➤ Who was Boaz’s relative mentioned in Chapter 3?

1 pointa) Elimelechb) Mahlonc) Kiliond) Boaz

50➤ How did Ruth identify herself to Boaz at the threshing-floor?

1 pointa) By her nameb) By her family lineagec) By her characterd) By her clothing

51➤ What did Boaz promise Ruth regarding the redemption of the land?

1 pointa) To take care of it himselfb) To find a closer relativec) To buy it and marry herd) To refuse the redemption

52➤ How did Ruth respond to Boaz’s concern about his role as a redeemer?

1 pointa) She offered to leave the fieldb) She requested an immediate decisionc) She trusted in his promised) She asked for a written contract

53➤ Who was Ruth’s mother-in-law?

1 pointa) Orpahb) Naomic) Rahabd) Deborah

54➤ What was the main reason Ruth went to the threshing-floor?

1 pointa) To collect leftover barleyb) To seek protection from Boazc) To propose marriage to Boazd) To request a blessing

55➤ How did Boaz react when Ruth requested him to spread his garment over her?

1 pointa) He was confusedb) He was pleasedc) He was angryd) He was indifferent

56➤ What was Ruth’s status when she approached Boaz at the threshing-floor?

1 pointa) She was a rich widowb) She was a servantc) She was a poor foreignerd) She was a local landowner

57➤ What did Boaz say about the kindness Ruth showed to Naomi?

1 pointa) It was unnecessaryb) It was a sign of true lovec) It was commendable but insufficientd) It was irrelevant to their current situation

58➤ What was Boaz’s promise regarding Ruth’s future?

1 pointa) To provide for her daily needsb) To ensure she would marry himc) To speak to the nearest redeemer about herd) To send her back to her homeland

59➤ Who accompanied Ruth when she went to the threshing-floor?

1 pointa) Naomib) Orpahc) Her childrend) No one

60➤ What did Ruth carry back to Naomi after her visit to the threshing-floor?

1 pointa) A new cloakb) A basket of breadc) A measure of barleyd) A gift for the elders

61➤ How did Ruth describe Boaz’s character to Naomi?

1 pointa) As untrustworthyb) As generous and kindc) As distant and reservedd) As aggressive

62➤ What was Naomi’s reaction to Boaz’s response to Ruth?

1 pointa) She was disappointedb) She was angryc) She was hopefuld) She was indifferent

Bible Quiz Ruth Chapter 4: Questions and Answers (MCQ)

Bible Quiz Ruth Chapter 4 concludes with Boaz’s redemption and legacy. These questions examine the city gate transaction, nearer kinsman’s refusal, the marriage blessing, and Obed’s birth – making Ruth David’s (and Jesus’) ancestor.

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63➤ Who were the women who built up the house of Israel?

1 pointa) Naomi and Ruthb) Rachel and Leahc) Sarah and Rebekahd) Deborah and Jael

64➤ Who was the father of Jesse?

1 pointa) Elimelechb) Boazc) Obedd) Mahlon

65➤ Who was the second husband of Ruth?

1 pointa) Elimelechb) Mahlonc) Boazd) Jesse

66➤ Who was Boaz’s wife?

1 pointa) Naomib) Orpahc) Ruthd) Leah

67➤ Who was the mother of Obed?

1 pointa) Naomib) Ruthc) Leahd) Rachel

68➤ Who was the father of David?

1 pointa) Elimelechb) Boazc) Obedd) Jesse

69➤ Who was the closest relative to redeem Ruth according to Chapter 4?

1 pointa) Elimelechb) Boazc) Jessed) A kinsman redeemer

70➤ What was the key transaction that occurred at the city gate?

1 pointa) Purchase of landb) Marriage of Ruthc) Resolution of a legal disputed) Distribution of inheritance

71➤ What did Boaz do to publicly affirm his commitment to redeem Ruth?

1 pointa) He gave a giftb) He signed a documentc) He removed his sandald) He made a speech

72➤ How did the people of Bethlehem react to Boaz marrying Ruth?

1 pointa) They were indifferentb) They were supportivec) They were skepticald) They were disappointed

73➤ What did the elders of Bethlehem declare about Boaz and Ruth’s marriage?

1 pointa) They wished them harmb) They blessed themc) They remained silentd) They opposed it

74➤ Who is mentioned as a prominent ancestor of David in Ruth Chapter 4?

1 pointa) Abrahamb) Isaacc) Jessed) Boaz

75➤ What was the primary concern of the nearer kinsman redeemer regarding Ruth?

1 pointa) He was too youngb) He could not afford itc) He feared it would harm his own inheritanced) He had already promised another

76➤ What did the marriage of Boaz and Ruth signify for the lineage of David?

1 pointa) It was a new beginningb) It was a continuation of the royal linec) It was an end to the family lined) It was a disruption of the family line

77➤ What did Boaz do to ensure Ruth’s rights were protected?

1 pointa) He paid a large sum of moneyb) He spoke to the town eldersc) He made a public declarationd) He wrote a letter to the king

78➤ What was Boaz’s relationship to Ruth before their marriage?

1 pointa) Brotherb) Cousinc) Kinsmand) Friend

79➤ How was the redemption of the land related to Boaz and Ruth’s marriage?

1 pointa) It was separate from their marriageb) It was necessary for their marriage to be validc) It was an afterthoughtd) It was opposed by the family

80➤ What does the genealogy at the end of Ruth Chapter 4 highlight?

1 pointa) The importance of family wealthb) The lineage of the future kingc) The importance of land ownershipd) The role of women in society

81➤ What was the role of the kinsman redeemer in ancient Israelite society?

1 pointa) To provide financial supportb) To marry widows and redeem landc) To lead the people in battled) To offer sacrifices

82➤ What significance does the story of Ruth and Boaz hold in biblical history?

1 pointa) It highlights the importance of wealthb) It shows the redemption of landc) It demonstrates the inclusion of foreigners in God’s pland) It details the history of kingship

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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Ruth Bible Quiz

Why take a Ruth Bible Quiz?

The Book of Ruth is a beautiful narrative about loyalty, redemption, and God’s providence. Our Ruth Bible Quiz helps you uncover deeper layers of this short but powerful book, from Ruth’s famous pledge to Boaz’s role as a kinsman-redeemer – a foreshadowing of Christ.

How difficult is the Ruth Bible Quiz?

Our quiz offers questions for all levels – from basic story facts (like Ruth’s famous speech) to deeper theological insights (like the connection to Jesus’ genealogy). For context, read Ruth on Bible Gateway first.

What makes Ruth special among Bible books?

Ruth is one of only two books named after women, features a Moabite heroine in Israel’s story, and appears in Jesus’ genealogy (Matthew 1:5). Explore more at Bible.org’s Ruth study.

Can I use this for women’s Bible study?

Absolutely! Many women’s groups use our Ruth Bible Quiz alongside studies of godly femininity. Pair it with our Esther Bible Quiz for a complete study of biblical heroines.

Are there questions about Boaz as a redeemer?

Yes! The quiz highlights Boaz’s role as a kinsman-redeemer – a key Christological symbol. You’ll explore ancient Israelite marriage laws and their spiritual significance.