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SOLOMON ISLANDS SCHOOL CERTIFICATE

2007

NEW TESTAMENT STUDIES

QUESTION BOOKLET

WEDNESDAY 26th SEPTEMBER 8.00 AM TIME: 3 Hours plus

10 mins reading time

SECTION CONTENT MARK

A 20 Multiple Choice Questions 20

B Short Essay and Comprehension 20
C 2 Analysis Questions 20
D 1 Long Essay 20
E Short Answers and Map Work 20
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INSTRUCTIONS

1. Do not open this Booklet until told to do so.

2. Answer all questions in the answer booklet provided.

THIS BOOKLET SHOULD CONTAIN 13 NUMBERED PAGES.

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SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE (20 MARKS)

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS STARTING ON PAGE 1__ OF THE ANSWER

BOOKLET, BY PUTTING A CIRCLE ROUND THE LETTER OF YOUR CHOICE.
ONLY ONE LETTER SHOULD BE CIRCLED.

ALLOW APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES TO ANSWER THIS SECTION.

1. In the closing chapter of Galatian (6:11-18) Apostle Paul exhorted the Church
in Galatia to boast in

A. Christianity and it’s fundamental truths

B. the Jewish religion and it’s benefits
C. the cross of Christ and what it accomplishes
D. the Jewish Law and what it accomplishes.

2. The Thessalonian Church held some false views regarding the

A. Ministry of John the Baptist

B. Infant baptism
C. church life and order
D. Lord’s coming.

3. During Paul’s Second Missionary journey the people in one town did not
accept the good News and Paul’s preaching may be seen a failure. This town
was

A. Corinth
B, Thessalonica
C. Lystra
D. Athens

4. Paul was taken to Rome as a prisioner because

A. he took the Gentiles into the temple

B. he wanted his case to be tried by the emperor
C. he preached a false Gospel
D. he was a close relative of pilate.

5. Luke presents Christ as

A. the perfect man

B. the creator of universe
C. King
D. the carpenter of Nazareth.
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6. Jesus welcomed little children. The reason he did this was to show

A. only those who become rather – childish enter the kingdom of God
B. only those who have a child-like faith enter the kingdom of God
C. only those who love children enter the kingdom of God
D. only those who actually are children enter the kingdom of God.

7. Jesus knew that his followers would not always be well received or successful.
He warned that they would sometimes be like

A. salt of the earth

B. light of the earth
C. sheep amongst wolves
D. thorns and thistles.

8. The writings of Moses were known by the Jews as

A. Old Testament
B. New Testament
C. Torah
D. Nebiim

9. We know that the Thessalonians had been idol worshippers because

A. Paul said that they had turned away from idols to serve God
B. It had been recorded that they made models of their Goddess
C. they were strong Christians after their conversion
D. Paul was upset when he saw so many idols.

10. Paul began his first letter to the Thessalonians as follows

A.. from Timothy, Barnabas and Paul

B. from Silas, John Mark and Barnabas
C. from Paul, Silas and Timothy
D. from Barnabas, Paul and John Mark.

11. The parable of the Good Samaritan teaches us that

A. the priest did not want to be late for his service

B. the wounded man represented sinners
C. Samaritans were better people than Jews
D. a neighbour is one who helps those in need.
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12. In Galatians, Paul highlighted that “everyone has to carry his own load”. He
meant that

A. we should not expect other people to help us

B. everyone has his/her own special responsibilities to fulfil
C. we are so entirely responsible for our own faults
D. we should not expect others to help us.

13. The Baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan marks the beginning of his public
Ministry. The meaning of his baptism is

A. to show he is God
B. to identify himself with sinners
C. to reveal that the Holy Spirit is a person
D. to show that God has defeated evil.

14. The attitude shown by Paul and his co-workers towards the Thessalonians was

A. gentle, like a mother taking care of their children

B. uncompromising
C. too harsh
D. one of carelessness.

15. The example of Christ that Paul urged the Philippian believers to have is

A. joyful inspite of suffering

B. forgiveness with a loving heart
C. unbroken fellowship with God
D. humility and a broken spirit.

16. Paul urges the Philippian Christians to complete his happiness by

A. sharing material goods with each other

B. observing the law of Moses
C. living together in love and unity
D. show more respect for the Jewish women.

17. In his letter to the Philippians how long did Paul say he was sure that God
would continue to work in them?

A. until they could stand on their own

B. until they had overcome their sins
C. until he was able to visit them again
D. until the day Christ Jesus arrives.
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18. In his personal address to the Philippians, Paul said they are to shine like stars
in the sky. He meant Christians should

A. always defend the Gospel of Jesus Christ

B. be so well behaved that they never do anything wrong
C. live in a way that is different from those around them
D. overcome temptations.

19. At the time of choosing the seven deacons, there was

A. a dispute over distribution of food

B. a need for people to preach to the Jews
C. a shortage of preachers
D. a shortage of sound Bible teachers.

20. When Timothy returned from Thessalonian, he brought back the news of their

A. lack of faith in God

B. faith and love in God
C. love and suffering
D. grace and hope in God.
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SECTION B: SHORT ESSAY AND COMPREHENSION

SHORT ESSAY

WRITE ONE (1) WELL PLANNED ESSAY OF ABOUT 150 WORDS CHOSEN
FROM THE FOLLOWING TOPICS. REMEMBER, THIS IS A SHORT ESSAY AND
IT SHOULD BE NO MORE THAN ONE PAGE LONG. USE LINED PAPER
SUPPLIED IN YOUR ANSWER BOOKLET ON PAGE __2__ .

APPROXIMATE TIME: 15 - 20 MINUTES 10 MARKS

CHOOSE ONE:

One:

You have learnt about certain practices shown by both Saphira and Annanias in an
attempt to counterfeit the true meaning of Christian love and true sharing of material
possessions with others. Select “FOUR THINGS” about their motives for giving that
you see as dangers that you would like to teach the Christian churches (using
references from Acts) Briefly explain why you think they would be dangerous for
Christians today.

Two:

Jesus taught his disciples much about prayer. Select ONE occasion when He gave
them a lesson about praying. What was the lesson seeking to teach them at that
time? How was His attitude different from that of one group of Jewish leaders?
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COMPREHENSION:

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE VERSES BELOW AND THEN ANSWER THE
QUESTIONS IN YOUR ANSWER BOOKLET ON PAGE 4. ANSWERS ARE TO BE
IN COMPLETE SENTENCES.

APPROXIMATE TIME: 15 - 20 MINUTES 10 MARKS

READING: Luke 1 : 57 - 66 (Good News Bible)

V.57 The time came for Elizabeth to have her baby and she gave birth to a son.

V.58 Her neighbours and relatives heard how wonderfully good the Lord had been to her,
and they all rejoiced with her.

V.59 When the baby was a week old, they came to circumcise him, and they were going to
name him Zechariah, after his father.
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V.60 But his mother said, “No, his name is to be John”.

V.61 They said to her, “But you haven’t got any relatives with that name”.

V.62 Then they made signs to his father, asking him what name he would like the boy to
have.

V.63 Zechariah asked for a writing pad and wrote, “His name is John”. How surprised they
all were.

V.64 At that moment, Zechariah was able to speak again, and he started praising God.

V.65 The neighbours were filled with fear, and the news about these things spread through
all the hill country of Judea.

V.66 Everyone who heard of it thought about it and asked, “What is this child going to be”?
For it was plain that the Lord’s power was upon him.

Answer these questions in complete sentences:

1. How did John’s birth fulfil the angelic words in Luke 1 : 13–17.

2. What were the immediate reactions of the neighbours and relatives in relation
to these events?

3. What would Zechariah’s neighbours be thinking about his new son?

4. What does it mean that the Lord’s power is with John?

5. How was the Lord’s power seen in John’s life?

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SECTION C: ANALYSIS QUESTIONS

ANSWER BOTH OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS ON THE LINED PAPER

SUPPLIED IN THE ANSWER BOOKLET. SECTION C IS WORTH 20 MARKS.
START YOUR ANSWERS ON PAGE _5_ OF THE ANSWER BOOKLET.

QUESTION 1: ACTS 9 : 20 - 27 APPROXIMATE TIME: 30 MINUTES

V.20 He went straight to the synagogues and began to preach that Jesus was the
son of God.

V.21 All who heard him were amazed and asked, Isn’t he the one who in Jerusalem
was killing those who worship that man Jesus? And didn’t he come here for
the very purpose of arresting those people and taking them back to the chief
priest?

V.22 But Saul’s preaching became even more powerful and his proofs that Jesus
was the Messiah were so convincing that Jews who lived in Damascus could
not answer him.

V.23 After many days had gone by, the Jews met together and made plans to kill
Saul.

V.24 But he was told of their plan. Day and night they watched the city gates
inorder to kill him.

V.25 But one night Saul’s followers took him and let him down through an opening in
the wall, lowering him in a basket.

V.26 Saul went to Jerusalem and tried to join the disciples. But they would not
believe that he was a disciple and they were afraid of him.

V.27 Then Barnabas came to his help and took him to the Apostles. He explained
to them how Saul had seen the Lord on the road and that the Lord had spoken
to him. He also told them how boldly Saul had preached in the name of Jesus
in Damascus.
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ANSWER IN YOUR ANSWER BOOKLET: START ON PAGE 5. (2 marks each)

1. What would others have expected Saul to say when he came to the
Synagogues?

2. When he proceeds to preach about Christ, how do the people react? Why?

3. The events of verse 23 – 28 probably occurred 2 – 3 years after Saul’s

conversion (see Galatians 1:15-18) How has the Lord changed things for Saul
during this time?

4. What significant, important role has Barnabas played in the acceptance of Saul
by the disciples in Jerusalem?

5. How is the story of Saul related to Acts 1:8?

QUESTION 2. Galatians 5 : 1 - 6 (Good News Bible)

V.1 Freedom is what we have. Christ has set us free, then as free people, and not
to allow yourselves to become slaves again.

V.2 Listen I, Paul, tell you that if you allow yourselves to be circumcised, it means
that Christ is of no use to you at all.

V.3 Once more I warn any man who allows himself to be circumcised that he is
obliged to obey the whole law.

V.4 Those of you who try to be put right with God by obeying the law have cut
yourselves off from Christ. You are outside God’s grace.

V.5 As for us, our hope is that God will put us right with him, and this is what we
wait for by the power of God’s spirit working through our faith.

V.6 For when we are in union with Christ Jesus, neither circumcision nor the lack of
it makes any difference at all, what matters is faith that works through love.
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QUESTION 2 (2 marks each)

Answer in your Answer Booklet: Start on Page _6_ .

1. “Freedom is what we have”, How has Christ set us free?

2. Why was Paul so strongly opposed to circumcision?

3. In what ways would “trying to the put right with God by obeying the law” cut off
Galatians from Christ?

4. How are we put right with God?

5. How does faith work through love?

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SECTION D: LONG ESSAY (20 MARKS)

WRITE A WELL PLANNED ESSAY OF ABOUT 300 WORDS ON ONE OF THE

FOLLOWING TOPICS. USE THE LINED PAPER SUPPLIED IN THE ANSWER
BOOKLET. NUMBER YOUR ESSAY CAREFULLY.

START YOUR WRITING ON PAGE __7__ OF THE ANSWER BOOKLET.

APPROXIMATE TIME: 35 - 40 MINUTES

CHOOSE ONE:

One:

Paul tells those in the church at Philippi about what Paul has given up for his
Lord. Give several examples of what he talks about in his letter to the
Philippians. What did he value much more after he became a servant of
Christ? How do his ideas apply to Solomon Islands Christians? Discuss at
least two possibilities which might be useful for us today.

Two:

Barnabas and Paul were two great leaders of the early church. Compare and
contrast their characters. Describe the contribution they each made to the
growth of Christianity. What qualities do you consider a church leader in this
present day should have?
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SECTION E: SHORT ANSWERS / TURE OR FALSE (20 MARKS)

DO ALL WORK IN THE ANSWER BOOKLET. ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS.

ANSWER ON PAGE _10_ OF THE ANSWER BOOKLET.

APPROXIMATE TIME: 20 MINUTES

A. WHO MADE THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS?

MATCH LIST A WITH LIST B.

LIST A:

1. My heart praises the Lord, my soul is glad because of my saviour.

2. Don’t be afraid, I am here with Good News for you.
3. “Lord, will you at this time give the kingdom back to Israel?
4. Save yourselves from the punishment coming on this wicked people.
5. You foolish Galatians, who put a spell on you?
6. You have spread all over Jerusalem and you want to make us responsible for
his death.
7. Lord, many people have told me about this man and about all the terrible
things he had done to your people in Jerusalem.
8. Go, I am sending you like lambs among wolves.
9. Father, I have sinned against God and against you.
10. Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?

LIST B:

A. Prodigal son H. Apostle Peter

B. Annanias I. Apostle Paul
C. Roman Commander J. Apostle of Jesus
D. Mary K. Evil spirit
E. High priest L. Mathew
F. Angel M. Holy Spirit
G. Jesus N. Stephen
O. Judas

( ½ mark each – 5 marks)

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B. TRUE OR FALSE

1. According to the structure of the Book of Acts, the ends of the earth covers
Acts chapters 13 – 28. __________

2. “AKELDAMA” means “FIELD OF BLOOD” . ________

3. Mathew and Mark were the only New Testament writers who put their faith in
the story of Ascension. ________

4. The letters of Paul usually combine teaching about God and the Good News of
Jesus Christ with instructions about life and behaviour. ___________

5. The main purpose why Paul wrote to the Thessalonia Christians were to clear
up misunderstandings about Jesus’ return and to encourage them to get on
with living as Christians in the world. _______

6. The letter to the Galatians sets out the Gospel which Paul preached, showing
Christians are saved, not by faith but by keeping the law. _______________

7. The letter to the Philippians was written sometimes after 55AD. ________

8. Barnabas was the father of John Mark. ________

9. Paul was the second Missionary to take the gospel back to Jerusalem. ______

10. After his vision on the road to Damascus Saul was not able to talk. ______

( ½ mark each – 5 marks)

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C. MAP WORK

1. Refer to the map on page __11__ of your ANSWER BOOKLET.

A) On this map, mark very clearly, with ARROWS,

PAUL’S FIRST MISSIONARY JOURNEY . (4 marks)

B) In your ANSWER BOOKLET, write the names of the places

marked A, B, C and D on the map.
(2 marks)

2. PAUL’S JOURNEY TO ROME. Refer to the map on page _12_ of your

Answer Booklet.

A. Identify and label the following on the map:

Libya, Macedonia, Malta, Cyprus (2 marks)

B. Name the places that are marked

A, B, C and D on the map.

( ½ mark each – 2 marks)

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