Question 1

What is the main message of Shirat Chana (the Song of Chana)?

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Hashem raises those who are down and brings down those who are up.

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Chana praises her children for their success.

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Only the powerful are rewarded.

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The song predicts the future of kings in Israel.

Question 2

What was the personal meaning of Chana's song?

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She celebrated that she finally had children.

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She expressed sadness over Penina’s losses.

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She hoped for Israel to rise above other nations.

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She was grateful for her wealth.

Question 3

What is the prophetic message (nevua) in Chana's song?

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In the future, Israel will be lifted up, and other nations will be brought down.

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The world will have peace.

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The Jewish people will continue to suffer.

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Nations will always remain as they are.

Question 4

According to this story, what is the best way to learn from a Talmud Chochom?

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Work for him.

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Listen to his public teachings.

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Observe him from afar.

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Study his books.

Question 5

Where do we learn about the importance of serving a Talmud Chochom?

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From Elkanah leaving Shmuel with Eyli.

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From Moshe teaching Yehoshua.

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From David learning from Natan.

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From Avraham serving the three angels.

Question 6

What were the names of Eyli’s two sons, and what were their roles?

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Chofni and Pinchas; they were Kohanim in the Mishkan.

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Nadav and Avihu; they were warriors.

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Shimshon and Gideon; they were Nazirites.

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Elazar and Ithamar; they served as judges.

Question 7

How did Chofni and Pinchas act inappropriately?

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They took extra meat from sacrifices, ate meat before the fats were burned, and prioritized larger sacrifices over smaller ones.

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They misused funds from the Mishkan treasury.

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They delayed sacrifices in order to rest.

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They spoke rudely to the people bringing sacrifices.

Question 8

Were Chofni and Pinchas considered wicked people?

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No, they were tzadikim but acted inappropriately for their level.

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Yes, they were evil in every way.

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Yes, they were outright criminals.

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No, they were entirely blameless.

Question 9

What two notable garments did Shmuel wear?

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An ephod similar to the Kohen Gadol’s and a special coat worn by tzadikim.

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A golden crown and royal robe.

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A simple robe and linen belt.

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A priestly breastplate and a crown.

Question 10

What sad event occurred when Chana had more children?

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Penina’s children were lost for every one child Chana had.

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Chana’s family fell into poverty.

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The Mishkan was destroyed.

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Chana lost her wealth.

Question 11

Why was Eyli punished?

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He was too lenient when trying to correct his sons’ behavior.

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He did not try to correct his sons at all.

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He refused to offer sacrifices.

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He spoke out against Hashem.

Question 12

What was the first piece of bad news the Navi told Eyli?

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That the honor of being Kohen Gadol would be taken from his descendants.

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That Eyli’s family would be cursed.

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That the Mishkan would be destroyed.

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That Eyli would no longer be able to serve in the Mishkan.

Question 13

What was the second piece of bad news the Navi told Eyli?

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Eyli’s descendants would die young.

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Eyli’s sons would never serve as Kohanim.

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Eyli’s descendants would all live far away.

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Eyli would lose his role as judge.

Question 14

What was the sign given by the Navi that the curses would come true?

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Chofni and Pinchas would die on the same day.

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The death of Eyli himself.

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A drought across Israel.

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The destruction of the Mishkan.

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