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Doctrine And Covenants Trivia Questions Quiz

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Use this Doctrine and Covenants trivia quiz to gauge how well you remember key sections, historical settings, and core teachings received by Joseph Smith. Questions touch on section numbers, people involved, and practical doctrines, giving you focused practice before lessons, family home evening, or institute discussions.

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Part 1 — Questions

Answer each question on paper. Do not turn the page until you are ready to check your work.

Which section of the Doctrine and Covenants is known as the Lord’s preface to the book?

Section 76
Section 89
Section 1
Section 20

To whom were most of the early revelations in the Doctrine and Covenants originally directed?

Brigham Young
Emma Smith
Oliver Cowdery
Joseph Smith

A youth leader preparing a lesson on physical health in the latter days wants to use the revelation that counsels against alcohol, tobacco, and harmful substances. Which section of the Doctrine and Covenants should they focus on?

Section 4
Section 132
Section 89
Section 20

A family wants to begin living the commandment to give one-tenth of their increase to the Lord, as taught in the Doctrine and Covenants. Which principle are they seeking to obey?

Sabbath observance
Faith
Chastity
Tithing

According to the Doctrine and Covenants, baptism must be performed by immersion for the remission of sins.

True
False

A mission president is visiting an early gathering place of the Saints where many revelations in the Doctrine and Covenants were received. In which location were numerous sections given that shaped early Church organization and doctrine?

Kirtland, Ohio
Palmyra, New York
Salt Lake City, Utah
Nauvoo, Illinois

The Doctrine and Covenants contains no revelations giving specific instructions about missionary service.

True
False

The Doctrine and Covenants as currently printed includes both numbered sections and official declarations at the end.

True
False

A new convert wants to study the revelation that outlines the organization of the Church and the basic duties of its officers, given at the time the Church was organized. Which section should they read?

Section 13
Section 20
Section 76
Section 1

10.

A member is preparing a talk on spiritual gifts and wants to focus on the revelation that lists various gifts and how they should be used in Church meetings. Which section should they study?

Section 42
Section 4
Section 76
Section 46

11.

Many of the revelations in the Doctrine and Covenants were originally recorded as personal responses to specific questions or problems, then later compiled for general use.

True
False

12.

The Doctrine and Covenants includes a revelation addressed specifically to Emma Smith that refers to her as an "elect lady."

True
False

13.

A teenager preparing a lesson on life after death wants to explain the three degrees of glory that will follow the resurrection. Which section of the Doctrine and Covenants contains the detailed vision of these kingdoms?

Section 132
Section 76
Section 110
Section 88

14.

A seminary teacher wants students to learn how the Lord described "studying it out in your mind" before asking if a decision is right. Which section, addressed to Oliver Cowdery, teaches this pattern?

Section 121
Section 4
Section 9
Section 8

15.

A parent teaching about missionary work among the dead wants to share the vision given to President Joseph F. Smith of the spirit world. In the Doctrine and Covenants, which section records that vision?

Section 76
Section 127
Section 110
Section 138

16.

The Doctrine and Covenants teaches that any member who receives a revelation for themselves may also use that revelation to direct the entire Church.

True
False

17.

Select all that apply. A bishop is studying the Doctrine and Covenants to better understand responsibilities linked to the Aaronic Priesthood. Which responsibilities are identified with that priesthood?

A.Administering the sacrament
B.Temple sealing ordinances
C.Outward ordinances and temporal affairs
D.Preaching repentance and baptism

18.

A student researching early Latter-day Saint temples wants to study the dedicatory prayer of the first temple built in this dispensation. Which section of the Doctrine and Covenants contains that prayer?

Section 97
Section 88
Section 109
Section 94

19.

A Church history class is discussing plural marriage and eternal marriage covenants in the nineteenth century. Which section of the Doctrine and Covenants contains the lengthy revelation on the new and everlasting covenant of marriage?

Official Declaration 1
Section 121
Section 132
Section 76

20.

While visiting the Susquehanna River, a family wants to read the brief section that records John the Baptist conferring the Aaronic Priesthood on Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery. Which section should they open?

Section 13
Section 7
Section 2
Section 27

21.

Arrange these Latter-day Saint historical events, all closely connected to revelations later recorded in the Doctrine and Covenants, in the order they occurred from earliest to latest.

Put these in the correct order (write 1–4 beside each):

____Dedication of the Kirtland Temple
____Saints gather in Kirtland, Ohio as a center of the Church
____Organization of the Church of Jesus Christ in New York
____Saints begin large-scale settlement in the Nauvoo area

22.

A returned missionary is preparing a lesson on salvation using Doctrine and Covenants 76. According to that section, who qualifies to inherit the celestial kingdom?

Those who received the testimony of Jesus, were baptized, and overcame by faith
Those who never heard of Christ in mortality
All who lived honorable lives regardless of covenants
Only prophets and apostles chosen in this life

23.

A Gospel Doctrine teacher wants to emphasize that priesthood authority must operate "by persuasion, by long-suffering, by gentleness" and never by compulsion. In the Doctrine and Covenants, where is this taught as part of a letter written from prison?

Section 84
Section 121
Section 107
Section 134

24.

The Doctrine and Covenants was first published after the death of Joseph Smith.

True
False

Part 2 — Answer key

Compare your answers after you have finished Part 1.

Which section of the Doctrine and Covenants is known as the Lord’s preface to the book?
Section 1
To whom were most of the early revelations in the Doctrine and Covenants originally directed?
Joseph Smith
A youth leader preparing a lesson on physical health in the latter days wants to use the revelation that counsels against alcohol, tobacco, and harmful substances. Which section of the Doctrine and Covenants should they focus on?
Section 89
A family wants to begin living the commandment to give one-tenth of their increase to the Lord, as taught in the Doctrine and Covenants. Which principle are they seeking to obey?
Tithing
According to the Doctrine and Covenants, baptism must be performed by immersion for the remission of sins.
True
A mission president is visiting an early gathering place of the Saints where many revelations in the Doctrine and Covenants were received. In which location were numerous sections given that shaped early Church organization and doctrine?
Kirtland, Ohio
The Doctrine and Covenants contains no revelations giving specific instructions about missionary service.
False
The Doctrine and Covenants as currently printed includes both numbered sections and official declarations at the end.
True
A new convert wants to study the revelation that outlines the organization of the Church and the basic duties of its officers, given at the time the Church was organized. Which section should they read?
Section 20
A member is preparing a talk on spiritual gifts and wants to focus on the revelation that lists various gifts and how they should be used in Church meetings. Which section should they study?
Section 46
Many of the revelations in the Doctrine and Covenants were originally recorded as personal responses to specific questions or problems, then later compiled for general use.
True
The Doctrine and Covenants includes a revelation addressed specifically to Emma Smith that refers to her as an "elect lady."
True
A teenager preparing a lesson on life after death wants to explain the three degrees of glory that will follow the resurrection. Which section of the Doctrine and Covenants contains the detailed vision of these kingdoms?
Section 76
A seminary teacher wants students to learn how the Lord described "studying it out in your mind" before asking if a decision is right. Which section, addressed to Oliver Cowdery, teaches this pattern?
Section 9
A parent teaching about missionary work among the dead wants to share the vision given to President Joseph F. Smith of the spirit world. In the Doctrine and Covenants, which section records that vision?
Section 138
The Doctrine and Covenants teaches that any member who receives a revelation for themselves may also use that revelation to direct the entire Church.
False
Select all that apply. A bishop is studying the Doctrine and Covenants to better understand responsibilities linked to the Aaronic Priesthood. Which responsibilities are identified with that priesthood?
Administering the sacrament; Outward ordinances and temporal affairs; Preaching repentance and baptism
A student researching early Latter-day Saint temples wants to study the dedicatory prayer of the first temple built in this dispensation. Which section of the Doctrine and Covenants contains that prayer?
Section 109
A Church history class is discussing plural marriage and eternal marriage covenants in the nineteenth century. Which section of the Doctrine and Covenants contains the lengthy revelation on the new and everlasting covenant of marriage?
Section 132
While visiting the Susquehanna River, a family wants to read the brief section that records John the Baptist conferring the Aaronic Priesthood on Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery. Which section should they open?
Section 13
Arrange these Latter-day Saint historical events, all closely connected to revelations later recorded in the Doctrine and Covenants, in the order they occurred from earliest to latest.
Correct order: Organization of the Church of Jesus Christ in New York → Saints gather in Kirtland, Ohio as a center of the Church → Dedication of the Kirtland Temple → Saints begin large-scale settlement in the Nauvoo area
A returned missionary is preparing a lesson on salvation using Doctrine and Covenants 76. According to that section, who qualifies to inherit the celestial kingdom?
Those who received the testimony of Jesus, were baptized, and overcame by faith
A Gospel Doctrine teacher wants to emphasize that priesthood authority must operate "by persuasion, by long-suffering, by gentleness" and never by compulsion. In the Doctrine and Covenants, where is this taught as part of a letter written from prison?
Section 121
The Doctrine and Covenants was first published after the death of Joseph Smith.
False

1Which section of the Doctrine and Covenants is known as the Lord’s preface to the book?

2To whom were most of the early revelations in the Doctrine and Covenants originally directed?

3A youth leader preparing a lesson on physical health in the latter days wants to use the revelation that counsels against alcohol, tobacco, and harmful substances. Which section of the Doctrine and Covenants should they focus on?

4A family wants to begin living the commandment to give one-tenth of their increase to the Lord, as taught in the Doctrine and Covenants. Which principle are they seeking to obey?

5According to the Doctrine and Covenants, baptism must be performed by immersion for the remission of sins.

True / False

6A mission president is visiting an early gathering place of the Saints where many revelations in the Doctrine and Covenants were received. In which location were numerous sections given that shaped early Church organization and doctrine?

7The Doctrine and Covenants contains no revelations giving specific instructions about missionary service.

True / False

8The Doctrine and Covenants as currently printed includes both numbered sections and official declarations at the end.

True / False

9A new convert wants to study the revelation that outlines the organization of the Church and the basic duties of its officers, given at the time the Church was organized. Which section should they read?

10A member is preparing a talk on spiritual gifts and wants to focus on the revelation that lists various gifts and how they should be used in Church meetings. Which section should they study?

11Many of the revelations in the Doctrine and Covenants were originally recorded as personal responses to specific questions or problems, then later compiled for general use.

True / False

12The Doctrine and Covenants includes a revelation addressed specifically to Emma Smith that refers to her as an "elect lady."

True / False

13A teenager preparing a lesson on life after death wants to explain the three degrees of glory that will follow the resurrection. Which section of the Doctrine and Covenants contains the detailed vision of these kingdoms?

14A seminary teacher wants students to learn how the Lord described "studying it out in your mind" before asking if a decision is right. Which section, addressed to Oliver Cowdery, teaches this pattern?

15A parent teaching about missionary work among the dead wants to share the vision given to President Joseph F. Smith of the spirit world. In the Doctrine and Covenants, which section records that vision?

16The Doctrine and Covenants teaches that any member who receives a revelation for themselves may also use that revelation to direct the entire Church.

True / False

17Select all that apply. A bishop is studying the Doctrine and Covenants to better understand responsibilities linked to the Aaronic Priesthood. Which responsibilities are identified with that priesthood?

Select all that apply

18A student researching early Latter-day Saint temples wants to study the dedicatory prayer of the first temple built in this dispensation. Which section of the Doctrine and Covenants contains that prayer?

19A Church history class is discussing plural marriage and eternal marriage covenants in the nineteenth century. Which section of the Doctrine and Covenants contains the lengthy revelation on the new and everlasting covenant of marriage?

20While visiting the Susquehanna River, a family wants to read the brief section that records John the Baptist conferring the Aaronic Priesthood on Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery. Which section should they open?

21Arrange these Latter-day Saint historical events, all closely connected to revelations later recorded in the Doctrine and Covenants, in the order they occurred from earliest to latest.

Put in order

1Dedication of the Kirtland Temple

2Saints gather in Kirtland, Ohio as a center of the Church

3Organization of the Church of Jesus Christ in New York

4Saints begin large-scale settlement in the Nauvoo area

22A returned missionary is preparing a lesson on salvation using Doctrine and Covenants 76. According to that section, who qualifies to inherit the celestial kingdom?

23A Gospel Doctrine teacher wants to emphasize that priesthood authority must operate "by persuasion, by long-suffering, by gentleness" and never by compulsion. In the Doctrine and Covenants, where is this taught as part of a letter written from prison?

24The Doctrine and Covenants was first published after the death of Joseph Smith.

True / False

Frequent Errors in Doctrine and Covenants Trivia Answers

Mixing Doctrine and Covenants with Other Scriptures

Many players quote a verse correctly but assign it to the wrong book, such as the Book of Mormon or the New Testament. Read the section headings and footnotes in your scriptures so you see how a teaching is framed specifically in the Doctrine and Covenants.

Confusing Section Numbers and Themes

Section numbers often blur together. People swap the vision of the degrees of glory with the Word of Wisdom or confuse the Church "Articles and Covenants" with the preface. Create simple memory hooks that tie each number to a short phrase, then review them aloud before a trivia game.

Forgetting Historical Context

Trivia questions often ask where or when a revelation was received, or which problem it addressed. Players miss these because they only remember a favorite verse. Before quizzing, skim the historical summaries for each section so you can link the revelation to Kirtland, Nauvoo, Missouri, or early New York periods.

Overlooking People and Offices

Names like Oliver Cowdery, Sidney Rigdon, or Emma Smith appear in many sections. A common mistake is to guess the same person for every calling or revelation. Build a small chart that connects individuals to key sections and priesthood offices so questions about early Church leadership feel concrete instead of random.

Authoritative Study Resources for Doctrine and Covenants Trivia Practice

Trusted References for Deeper Doctrine and Covenants Study

These resources give accurate context, commentary, and timelines that support thoughtful answers to Doctrine and Covenants trivia questions and answers, including more advanced discussion topics.

Doctrine and Covenants Study: Official study hub with historical resources and links to "Revelations in Context" for many sections.
Doctrine and Covenants Student Manual: Introductory commentary, summaries, and questions that help you review doctrines and settings for trivia preparation.
Doctrine and Covenants Insights: Religious Studies Center volume with essays that explain doctrinal themes, historical background, and application of key sections.
The Doctrine and Covenants Made Harder: Scripture Study Questions: Advanced study questions that push close reading and can inspire more challenging D&C trivia questions and answers.
4 Resources to Enhance Your Study of the Doctrine and Covenants This Year: Overview of official tools, podcasts, and historical resources that round out your preparation.

Doctrine and Covenants Trivia Quiz FAQ

How advanced are the Doctrine and Covenants trivia questions in this quiz?

The difficulty centers on an intermediate audience. You will see questions about section numbers, historical settings, people mentioned in revelations, and core doctrines. Some items feel straightforward for frequent readers. Others expect that you connect teachings to dates, places, or specific early Church situations.

What topics from the Doctrine and Covenants appear most often in trivia questions?

Expect recurring questions on restoration of priesthood authority, organization of the Church, missionary work, spiritual gifts, and ordinances. Word of Wisdom, tithing, degrees of glory, and Zion are frequent themes. Questions may also reference specific councils, callings, and instructions given to individuals like Oliver Cowdery, Emma Smith, and early apostles.

How can I study section numbers and themes more effectively for Doctrine and Covenants trivia?

Group sections into small clusters by place and time, then assign each a short phrase. For example, connect a number with a specific doctrine, person, or event. Review these clusters out loud, then quiz yourself by writing the number and recalling the main heading and setting without looking.

Is this Doctrine and Covenants trivia suitable for kids and youth groups?

Yes, many questions work well for older Primary children and youth, especially items on basic doctrines and famous sections. For younger players, you can paraphrase questions or turn them into multiple-choice prompts. Pair trivia with scripture reading so kids see answers directly in the text, not only as isolated facts.

How should I use quiz results to improve my understanding of the Doctrine and Covenants?

After finishing a quiz mode, list missed questions by section. Read the relevant verses and the historical introduction, then write one sentence that explains the doctrine or event. Use the quiz again a few days later to confirm long-term retention instead of relying on short-term memory.