Journey towards BethlehemOnline version 10 questions about the life of Jesus, as told in the Gospels of St. Matthew, St. Mark, St. Luke and St. John. by Magnificat Apotres 1 What is the name of the emperor who ordered a census of the whole empire? a Neron b Alexander the Great c Caesar Augustus d Herod the Great 2 Where did Mary and Joseph go to register for the census? a Jerusalem b Bethlehem c Nazareth d Joppea 3 The distance between Nazareth and Bethlehem is approximately: a 170 miles b 250 miles c 100 miles d 80 miles 4 Mary and Joseph's journey towards Bethlehem was... a relaxing and fun b very difficult c a welcome distraction d an exploration trip 5 How did the residents of Bethlehem receive Mary and Joseph? a Their folks received them with open arms. b Their friends threw a welcome party. c They had no room for them. 6 The Virgin Mary was just about to give birth. a True b False 7 Mary and Joseph had to take refuge... a in a hotel b in a grotto which was used as a shelter for animals c with compassionate friends d in another town 8 The Virgin Mary gave birth to Jesus… a March 12, at noon b the true date is unknown c December 25, at midnight 9 What animals kept Jesus, Mary and Joseph company? Choose one or more answers a a donkey b some sheep c an ox d some camels 10 An angel came to announce the news of Jesus' birth: a to king Herod b to the shepherds c to the inhabitants of Bethlehem d to the wise men