Which person was appointed by Pharaoh to prepare for the famine?

Which person was appointed by Pharaoh to prepare for the famine?

• A. Joseph
• B. Moses
• C. Jacob
• D. Aaron

Answer: (B)

This question tests knowledge of the Genesis story where Pharaoh prepares for a coming famine. In that account, Joseph interprets Pharaoh’s dreams and is then placed in charge of Egypt’s food plan—overseeing the gathering and storage of grain during seven years of plenty so there would be enough to survive the famine. That appointment to manage the stored grain and distribution for the famine is why Joseph is the correct answer. The other figures—Jacob, Moses, and Aaron—are connected to different parts of the story: Jacob is Joseph’s father, Moses leads the Israelites out of Egypt, and Aaron is Moses’ brother and the high priest.

This question tests knowledge of the Genesis story where Pharaoh prepares for a coming famine. In that account, Joseph interprets Pharaoh’s dreams and is then placed in charge of Egypt’s food plan—overseeing the gathering and storage of grain during seven years of plenty so there would be enough to survive the famine. That appointment to manage the stored grain and distribution for the famine is why Joseph is the correct answer. The other figures—Jacob, Moses, and Aaron—are connected to different parts of the story: Jacob is Joseph’s father, Moses leads the Israelites out of Egypt, and Aaron is Moses’ brother and the high priest.