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Quiz about Sleepy Eutychus Falls from Window and Dies

Sleepy Eutychus Falls from Window and Dies Quiz

Eutychus was a young man who fell into a deep sleep while Paul was preaching, only to fall to his death from an upper story window before being raised from the dead. How much do you know about this highly-unusual story? (The NIV was used for this quiz.)

A multiple-choice quiz by Cowrofl. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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Cowrofl

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3 mins

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Multiple Choice

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327,577

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. The story of Eutychus is told in Acts 20: 7-12. Meanwhile, Acts 20: 6 tells where the apostle Paul was when this highly-unusual event took place. What's the name of the community? Hint

Rome

Troas

Jericho

Athens

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Question 2 of 10

2. According to Acts 20: 7, Paul and his group came together on the first day of the week for what common purpose? Hint

To baptize members.

To plan their next trip.

To sit and gossip.

To break bread.

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Question 3 of 10

3. According to verse 7, Paul intended to leave Troas the next day, so he kept on talking to the gathering. How late in the evening did he talk before Eutychus had his unfortunate mishap? Hint

11 p.m.

7 p.m.

Midnight

9 p.m.

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Question 4 of 10

4. Verse 8 gives some unusual details about the room in which the meeting was taking place. What's the unusual information? Hint

There were many paintings.

There were many lamps.

The room was barren.

There were many colors.

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Question 5 of 10

5. According to verse 9, on what floor were they when Eutychus fell out of the window? Hint

Third

First

Second

Fourth

6. According to verse 9, Eutychus fell into a deep sleep as Paul talked "on and on." As a result, he fell out of the window and plunged to the ground. In what condition did they find him on the ground? Hint

He was dead.

He had some broken bones but was OK.

He was still alive but died shortly thereafter.

He was laughing deliriously.

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Question 7 of 10

7. According to verse 10 (New International Version), what did Paul do when he went downstairs and found Eutychus? Hint

Paul threw himself on the young man and put his arms around him. "Don't be alarmed," he said. "He's alive!"

Paul didn't go downstairs. The people at the gathering put Eutychus on a stretcher and took the body to Paul.

Paul threw himself on the young man and put his arms around him. "He's simply sleeping," he said. "Wake up, Eutychus!"

Paul told Eutychus to "wake up" and then admonished him for nodding off during his sermon.

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Question 8 of 10

8. After Paul raised Eutychus from the dead, what did he do? (Verse 11) Hint

Immediately went to sleep.

Admonished Eutychus for being careless

Danced about wildly.

Broke bread and ate.

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Question 9 of 10

9. How long did Paul end up speaking after raising Eutychus from the dead? (Verse 11) Hint

He didn't speak any more that evening.

Until 1 a.m.

Until daylight

Until 3 a.m.

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Question 10 of 10

10. According to verse 12, how does the story about Eutychus conclude? Hint

The people took Eutychus home and were greatly comforted.

The people gave Eutychus the nickname "Windows."

The people told Eutychus they were embarrassed by his sleepiness.

The people were delirious with joy and danced wildly about.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The story of Eutychus is told in Acts 20: 7-12. Meanwhile, Acts 20: 6 tells where the apostle Paul was when this highly-unusual event took place. What's the name of the community?

Answer: Troas

The correct answer is Troas. According to the Thompson Chain Reference Study Bible, Troas was a city 10 miles southwest of the ancient city of Troy in what is now present day Turkey. The ruins of Troas are known today as Eski Stamboul.

2. According to Acts 20: 7, Paul and his group came together on the first day of the week for what common purpose?

Answer: To break bread.

The correct answer is they came together to break bread. In a number of different Christian churches, bread is broken, or communion served, in remembrance of Jesus. Other terms include The Eucharist, Sacrament of the Table, the Blessed Sacrament, or The Lord's Supper.

3. According to verse 7, Paul intended to leave Troas the next day, so he kept on talking to the gathering. How late in the evening did he talk before Eutychus had his unfortunate mishap?

Answer: Midnight

The correct answer is midnight. Scripture doesn't say when Paul started speaking to the gathering, but reading between the lines, it's apparent his message had gone on for several hours. In verse 9, Luke, the writer of Acts, states Paul had talked "on and on."

4. Verse 8 gives some unusual details about the room in which the meeting was taking place. What's the unusual information?

Answer: There were many lamps.

The correct answer is there were many lamps. This might indicate the room was extremely large as it needed to have many lamps to provide illumination. And perhaps if there were many lamps, the room might have been hot and humid, especially with a large number of people gathered to hear Paul speak.

As a result, Eutychus might have found it comfortable sitting in a window where he could have enjoyed a breeze.

5. According to verse 9, on what floor were they when Eutychus fell out of the window?

Answer: Third

The correct answer is third floor. No further details are given in Scripture. With the view that each floor was about ten feet high, Eutychus would have fallen something like 25 feet before he hit the ground. The 25-foot figure is based on the assumption the window in which he was sitting was situated half-way up the third-story wall.

Answer: He was dead.

The correct answer is he was dead. Scripture doesn't say if his body was twisted or if he had sustained major wounds during the fall. Considering the amazing miracles performed in Acts, Luke, the writer of the book, is a master at understatement, simply stating the bare facts.

7. According to verse 10 (New International Version), what did Paul do when he went downstairs and found Eutychus?

Answer: Paul threw himself on the young man and put his arms around him. "Don't be alarmed," he said. "He's alive!"

The correct answer is Paul threw himself on the young man and put his arms around him. "Don't be alarmed," he said. "He's alive!" Incidentally, according to Wikipedia, Eutychus means "fortunate." Some people dispute that Eutychus was indeed dead, but others insist this had to be the case as verse 9 clearly states he was picked up "dead".

The sub-head in the NIV Study Bible puts things this way: "Eutychus Raised From the Dead at Troas."

8. After Paul raised Eutychus from the dead, what did he do? (Verse 11)

Answer: Broke bread and ate.

The correct answer is that he broke bread and ate. It appears to be much more than a midnight snack with the suggestion being he had a full meal.

9. How long did Paul end up speaking after raising Eutychus from the dead? (Verse 11)

Answer: Until daylight

The correct answer is he ended up speaking until daylight. It's abundantly apparent Paul was unstoppable in his quest to preach a resurrected Jesus. Considering he possibly preached for something like four hours before Eutychus had his mishap and another five hours after breaking bread and eating, Paul would have spoken for about nine hours. And it's possible his overall address was even longer than nine hours!

10. According to verse 12, how does the story about Eutychus conclude?

Answer: The people took Eutychus home and were greatly comforted.

The correct answer is they took Eutychus home and were greatly comforted. It's also highly likely Eutychus' adventure became the talk of the town, and as a result the Gospel message spread quickly in Troas.

Source: Author Cowrofl

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