The motion picture you are about to see is an

adaptation of the Exodus story.

While artistic and historical license has been taken, we
believe that this film is true to the essence, values and
integrity of a story that is a cornerstone of faith for
millions of people worldwide.
The biblical story of Moses can be found in the book of
Exodus.

Name:

View the 1998 film The Prince of Egypt. After viewing the film, answer the
questions in this book to the best of your ability.
If you are away and miss part of the film, it is YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY to catch up on what you have missed.

1. Why do you think the disclaimer at the beginning of the film (and on
the front of this booklet) is important?
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2. What are the Egyptian soldiers doing to the Hebrew families in the
beginning of the movie? How is the baby saved?
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3. Who takes the baby from the river? What does she name the baby?
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4. How are the Israelites treated in Egypt?
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5. Describe Moses life growing up. What sort of childhood did he

have? Use evidence from the film.
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6. Why do you think that Moses helps the girl escape from the palace?
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7. What does Moses do that shocks his fellow Egyptians? Why do you
think he tries to protect a slave?
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8. Describe the people that save Moses. What does the chief of the
tribe try to teach Moses through his song?
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9. What characteristics does Moses exhibit from the start that would
make him a good leader?
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10.
What does Moses discover while herding sheep in the
mountains?
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11.
What does GOD ask Moses to do?

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12.
What does GOD call himself in the film?
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13.
Reflect on the task GOD has given Moses. How would you feel
if you were in Moses shoes?
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14.
How does Ramses II react when Moses tells him to free his
people? How do the Hebrews react towards Moses?
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15.

Skim read Exodus 7:14 11:10.

a. How many plagues are sent to the people of Egypt?
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b. What were they?
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c. Are all of these plagues represented in the film?
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16.
What plague finally convinces Ramses II to let the Hebrews
go? Why?
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17.
Imagine you were an Israelite following Moses out of Egypt.
Describe what happened at the Red Sea as if you were telling your
grandmother in a letter. What happened? What things did you see?
How did you feel?
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18.
How do you think Moses feels at the end of the story?
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19.
In your opinion, does the film tell the story of Moses
accurately?

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20.
Rate this movie out of 10. Why have you given it this rating?
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