Welcome to the “Brother vs. Brother: The Cain and Abel Bible Quiz” – a journey back to the earliest chapters of humanity recorded in the Book of Genesis. This 15-question quiz will test your knowledge of one of the most powerful and tragic stories in the Old Testament.
1 Who were the parents of Cain and Abel?
- Abraham and Sarah
- Adam and Eve
- Isaac and Rebekah
- Jacob and Leah
Correct!Wrong!📖 Genesis 4:1–2
Cain and Abel were the first two sons of Adam and Eve.
2 What was Cain’s occupation?
- Shepherd
- Tent-maker
- Farmer
- Carpenter
Correct!Wrong!📖 Genesis 4:2
Cain was a tiller of the ground—he worked as a farmer.
3 What was Abel’s occupation?
- Fisherman
- Blacksmith
- Builder
- Shepherd
Correct!Wrong!📖 Genesis 4:2
Abel was a keeper of sheep, a shepherd.
4 What did Cain offer to God?
- Fat of the sheep
- Gold
- Fruit of the ground
- Incense
Correct!Wrong!📖 Genesis 4:3
Cain brought an offering from the fruit of the ground.
5 What did Abel offer to God?
- Firstborn of his flock
- Bread and wine
- Olive oil
- Doves
Correct!Wrong!📖 Genesis 4:4
Abel offered the firstborn of his flock and their fat portions.
6 What did Cain fear would happen to him?
- He would drown
- Others would kill him
- He’d be forgotten
- He’d go to hell
Correct!Wrong!📖 Genesis 4:14
Cain feared that others would find and kill him.
7 What did God place on Cain to protect him?
- A sword
- A wall of fire
- A mark
- A curse
Correct!Wrong!📖 Genesis 4:15
God placed a mark on Cain to protect him from being killed.
8 What would happen to anyone who killed Cain?
- They’d be cursed
- They’d be forgiven
- Vengeance would be taken sevenfold
- They’d become a fugitive
Correct!Wrong!📖 Genesis 4:15
God promised sevenfold vengeance on anyone who harmed Cain.
9 Where did Cain settle after being banished?
- Nod
- Ur
- Babylon
- Sinai
Correct!Wrong!📖 Genesis 4:16
Cain settled in the land of Nod, east of Eden.
10 What does “Nod” mean?
- Peace
- Wandering
- East
- Judgment
Correct!Wrong!📖 Genesis 4:16
The name Nod is associated with wandering, matching Cain’s curse.
11 Who was Cain’s son?
- Enosh
- Enoch
- Lamech
- Seth
Correct!Wrong!📖 Genesis 4:17
Cain’s son was named Enoch.
12 What did Cain build and name after his son?
- A tower
- A city
- An altar
- A monument
Correct!Wrong!📖 Genesis 4:17
Cain built a city and named it after Enoch.
13 What was the first recorded murder in the Bible?
- Cain killing Abel
- Joseph’s brothers’ plot
- Joseph’s brothers’ plot
- Moses killing the Egyptian
Correct!Wrong!📖 Genesis 4:8
Cain’s killing of Abel is the first murder recorded in Scripture.
14 Why was Abel’s offering more acceptable than Cain’s?
- It was larger
- It was animal blood
- It was from faith
- It was more fragrant
Correct!Wrong!📖 Hebrews 11:4 (New Testament reference)
Abel’s offering was accepted because it was made in faith.
15 Abel’s offering was accepted because it was made in faith.
- God prefers farmers
- The power of sacrifice
- The danger of jealousy and unchecked sin
- Importance of location
Correct!Wrong!📖 Genesis 4:7–8
The story is a lesson about jealousy, responsibility, and sin’s influence.
Cain & Abel Quiz: Test Your Testament Knowledge
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