The Crossing of the Red Sea: 10 Bible Quiz Questions and Answers

Trapped between the sea and Pharaoh's army, Israel saw God open a path through the waters. They crossed on dry ground, and the sea returned on the Egyptians.

Here are 10 Bible quiz questions on The Crossing of the Red Sea, with the answers and Bible references at the end. Use them for Sabbath School, youth meetings, family worship or personal study.

Questions

1. What went before Israel by day?
   A) A star
   B) An angel on a horse
   C) A pillar of cloud
   D) Moses' rod
2. What went before Israel by night?
   A) The moon
   B) Torches
   C) A bright star
   D) A pillar of fire
3. What did Pharaoh do after letting Israel go?
   A) He chased them with his chariots
   B) He let them go in peace
   C) He sent them gifts
   D) He followed to worship
4. What did the people say to Moses when they saw the Egyptians?
   A) We will fight them
   B) Because there were no graves in Egypt, hast thou taken us away to die?
   C) Let us pray
   D) God will save us
5. What did Moses tell the people?
   A) Run to the hills
   B) Go back to Egypt
   C) Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD
   D) Fight with all your strength
6. What did God tell Moses to do with his rod?
   A) Strike Pharaoh
   B) Throw it into the sea
   C) Plant it in the ground
   D) Lift it up and stretch his hand over the sea
7. What did the LORD use to divide the waters all night?
   A) A strong east wind
   B) An earthquake
   C) Fire from heaven
   D) A storm of hail
8. What came between the camp of Israel and the Egyptians?
   A) A wall of stone
   B) The pillar of cloud
   C) An army of men
   D) A river of fire
9. What happened to Pharaoh's army?
   A) They turned back home
   B) They crossed safely
   C) The waters returned and covered them
   D) They were taken captive
10. Who led the women with timbrels and dances after the crossing?
    A) Zipporah
    B) Jochebed
    C) Deborah
    D) Miriam

Answers

1. C) A pillar of cloud (Exodus 13:21)
2. D) A pillar of fire (Exodus 13:21)
3. A) He chased them with his chariots (Exodus 14:6-9)
4. B) Because there were no graves in Egypt, hast thou taken us away to die? (Exodus 14:11)
5. C) Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD (Exodus 14:13)
6. D) Lift it up and stretch his hand over the sea (Exodus 14:16)
7. A) A strong east wind (Exodus 14:21)
8. B) The pillar of cloud (Exodus 14:19-20)
9. C) The waters returned and covered them (Exodus 14:28)
10. D) Miriam (Exodus 15:20)