Do You Know the Disciples?

Our cover story tells about Jesus washing His disciples feet. At that same meal, Jesus told them, “You are my friends.” How well do you know the 12 disciples? Try this multiple choice quiz to find out!  

1. Who in this list was NOT one of the 12 disciples?

a. Peter

b. Judas

c. Paul

d. Thomas

2. There were two pair of brothers as part of the 12.
Circle the correct answers.

a. James and John

b. James and Judas

c. Andrew and Peter

d. Andrew and Nathanael

3. Several of the disciples had this occupation:

a. Carpentry

b. Tax collecting

c. Shepherding

d. Fishing

4. This disciple helped a little boy share his lunch.

a. Philip

b. Nathanael

c. Andrew

d. Peter

5. Two of the brothers had a nickname that described
their temperament. What was the nickname?

a. Sons of Clouds c. Sons of Sunshine

b. Sons of Thunder d. Sons of Happiness

6. One disciple was the treasurer for the group (handled
the money). Who was it?

a. Peter

b. Matthew

c. Judas

d. James

7. Two of the disciples wrote books found in the New
Testament. Who were they? (Be careful—it's tricky)

a. Peter and John

b. Peter and Andrew

c. John and James

d. Matthew and Philip

8. Who was known as the “doubting” disciple?

a. Simon

b. Thomas

c. Thaddeus

d. Judas

9. Which disciple walked on water?

a. Nathanael

b. Judas

c. Matthew

d. Peter

10. This disciple threw a party for Jesus and invited his friends.

a. Matthew

b. John

c. Thomas

d. Simon