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Key Facts: SISC New Testament Studies Exam

2 November 2026

2026 scheduled date

https://solomons.gov.sb/mehrd-announces-2026-national-examination-dates-and-times/

Year 11

National examination level

https://www.mehrd.gov.sb/national-education-services/national-examination

2 November 2026: 3 hours plus 10 minutes reading time. Independent English-language MCQ study adaptation for SISC New Testament Studies. This is not an official translation, official paper or format simulation. MCQs support textual knowledge and interpretation; they do not replace extended written discussion and reasoned ethical responses.

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1To whom does the author explicitly dedicate both the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles in their opening prologues?
A.Most excellent Theophilus
B.Governor Felix of Judea
C.King Herod Agrippa II
D.Titus of Crete
Explanation: In Luke 1:3 and Acts 1:1, the author addresses his two-volume work to Theophilus, using the honorific title 'most excellent Theophilus' in the Gospel prologue so that he may know the certainty of the things he has been taught. This literary dedication links the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles as a unified historical narrative.
2According to Christian tradition and references in the Pauline epistles such as Colossians 4:14, what was the profession of Luke, the author of the Third Gospel?
A.Tax collector in Capernaum
B.Physician and travelling companion of Paul
C.Tentmaker from Tarsus in Cilicia
D.Fisherman from Bethsaida in Galilee
Explanation: In Colossians 4:14, Paul refers to Luke as 'the beloved physician,' and the 'we' passages in Acts indicate that he accompanied Paul on portions of his missionary journeys. Early Church tradition consistently identifies this Gentile physician as the author of the Third Gospel and Acts.
3In Luke 1, which angel appears to Zechariah in the Jerusalem Temple and later to Mary in Nazareth to announce the births of John the Baptist and Jesus?
A.Michael
B.Raphael
C.Gabriel
D.Uriel
Explanation: In Luke 1:19, the angel identifies himself to Zechariah as Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God, and in Luke 1:26 God sends Gabriel to Nazareth to announce to Mary that she will conceive and bear a son called Jesus. Gabriel thus serves as the heavenly messenger in both infancy announcements.
4Why did Joseph and Mary travel from Nazareth in Galilee to Bethlehem in Judea prior to the birth of Jesus in Luke 2:1–5?
A.To escape King Herod's decree ordering the execution of infants
B.To offer the annual Day of Atonement sacrifice at the Temple
C.To register in the imperial census ordered by Caesar Augustus because Joseph belonged to the house of David
D.To visit Zechariah and Elizabeth during the Feast of Tabernacles
Explanation: Luke 2:1–5 explains that Caesar Augustus issued a decree for a census of the Roman world while Quirinius governed Syria, requiring everyone to register in their ancestral town. Because Joseph belonged to the house and lineage of David, he travelled with Mary from Nazareth to Bethlehem, the city of David.
5In Luke 2:8–20, which group of people were the first to receive the angelic announcement of Jesus' birth and visit the infant lying in a manger?
A.Magi from the East bearing gold, frankincense, and myrrh
B.Priests and Levites serving on night duty in Jerusalem
C.Relatives of Zechariah from the hill country of Judea
D.Shepherds keeping watch over their flocks by night in the fields near Bethlehem
Explanation: Luke 2:8–20 records that shepherds living out in the fields near Bethlehem, keeping night watch over their flocks, were visited by an angel of the Lord and a heavenly host. Their inclusion as the first witnesses reflects Luke's special emphasis on God's grace toward humble and socially marginalised people.
6When Jesus was twelve years old and remained behind in Jerusalem after the Feast of the Passover (Luke 2:41–50), where did Mary and Joseph find him after three days?
A.In the Temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking questions
B.At the Pool of Bethesda healing the sick beside the Sheep Gate
C.By the Jordan River listening to the preaching of John the Baptist
D.In the synagogue of Bethlehem reading the scroll of Isaiah
Explanation: According to Luke 2:46–49, after searching for three days, Mary and Joseph found the twelve-year-old Jesus in the Jerusalem Temple sitting among the teachers, listening and asking questions while amazing everyone with his understanding. Jesus responded that he had to be in his Father's house.
7In Luke 5:1–11, what miracle immediately preceded Jesus calling Simon Peter, James, and John to leave their boats and become 'catchers of people'?
A.The calming of a violent windstorm on the Sea of Galilee
B.A miraculous catch of fish after Simon had toiled all night and caught nothing
C.The healing of Simon Peter's mother-in-law from a high fever
D.The feeding of five thousand people with five loaves and two fish
Explanation: In Luke 5:4–11, after teaching the crowds from Simon's boat on the Lake of Gennesaret, Jesus told Simon to put out into deep water and let down the nets. The nets filled with so many fish that they began to break, prompting Simon Peter to confess his sinfulness and follow Jesus together with James and John.
8In the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–37), which two religious figures saw the wounded traveller on the road from Jerusalem to Jericho and passed by on the other side?
A.A Pharisee and a Sadducee
B.A scribe and a synagogue ruler
C.A priest and a Levite
D.A tax collector and a Roman centurion
Explanation: In Luke 10:31–32, a Jewish priest and then a Levite both saw the beaten man lying half dead on the Jericho road and passed by on the other side. In contrast, a Samaritan—whom Jews despised—showed practical mercy by binding up his wounds and paying for his care at an inn.
9In Luke 17:11–19, when Jesus healed ten men with leprosy on the border between Samaria and Galilee, what distinguished the one man who returned to praise God and thank Jesus?
A.He was a chief priest from Jerusalem
B.He was a Roman soldier stationed in Capernaum
C.He was a wealthy Pharisee from Bethany
D.He was a Samaritan, considered a foreigner by the Jews
Explanation: Luke 17:15–19 highlights that only one of the ten cleansed lepers turned back praising God in a loud voice and threw himself at Jesus' feet in gratitude, and he was a Samaritan. Jesus commended his faith and called him 'this foreigner,' illustrating Luke's theme of universal salvation and the responsiveness of outsiders.
10Why did Zacchaeus the chief tax collector climb a sycamore-fig tree when Jesus passed through Jericho in Luke 19:1–10?
A.He was short in stature and could not see Jesus over the crowd
B.He was hiding from Roman soldiers who accused him of fraud
C.He wanted to gather fig branches to wave during the Triumphal Entry
D.He was fulfilling a Nazarite vow of solitude outside the city walls
Explanation: Luke 19:2–4 states that Zacchaeus was a wealthy chief tax collector in Jericho who wanted to see who Jesus was, but because he was short in stature he could not see over the crowd. He ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-fig tree, leading Jesus to call him down, stay at his house, and declare that salvation had come to his household.

About the SISC New Testament Studies Exam

Independent English-language MCQ study adaptation for SISC New Testament Studies. This is not an official translation, official paper or format simulation. MCQs support textual knowledge and interpretation; they do not replace extended written discussion and reasoned ethical responses. Practice topic counts below describe this bank, not official examination weights.

Exam sponsor: Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD), National Education Assessment Division (NEAD), Solomon Islands. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

A national written paper is confirmed for 2026. The official 2022 adjusted guide covers New Testament background, Luke and other Gospel material, Acts and Pauline teaching, using multiple-choice, short-answer and long-answer sections; its temporary marks are not a 2026 blueprint. No compulsory separate 2026 assignment, oral, practical or case-study component was verified. Confirm current course assessment instructions with the school rather than assuming that the written paper is the only requirement.

Time Limit

3 hours plus 10 minutes reading time.

Passing Score

No fixed 2026 subject pass mark or placement cutoff was verified in the official sources checked. Confirm current certification and selection rules with NEAD through the school.

Exam / Certification Fees

Schools are not authorised to charge national examination fees to Year 9, Year 11 or Year 12 students under the January 2026 MEHRD instruction. Other school, materials or special-entry costs are not established by that instruction.

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We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

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The Gospel of Luke: Ministry, Parables, Miracles, Passion and Resurrection

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Acts of the Apostles, Pentecost and Early Church Mission

Pentecost, the Jerusalem community, Stephen and Philip, Saul's conversion, Peter and Cornelius, the Jerusalem Council (Acts 15), and Paul's missionary journeys.

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First-Century Jewish, Roman and Religious Background

Roman administration, Herodian rulers, Temple and synagogue worship, councils, Jewish groups and geographical background.

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Pauline Epistles, New Testament Themes and Christian Living in Solomon Islands

Pauline teachings on faith, grace, spiritual gifts and Christian ethics, applied to reconciliation, servant leadership, youth and family life in Solomon Islands.

Preparing for the SISC New Testament Studies Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: No fixed 2026 subject pass mark or placement cutoff was verified in the official sources checked. Confirm current certification and selection rules with NEAD through the school.
  • Assessment: A national written paper is confirmed for 2026. The official 2022 adjusted guide covers New Testament background, Luke and other Gospel material, Acts and Pauline teaching, using multiple-choice, short-answer and long-answer sections; its temporary marks are not a 2026 blueprint. No compulsory separate 2026 assignment, oral, practical or case-study component was verified. Confirm current course assessment instructions with the school rather than assuming that the written paper is the only requirement.
  • Time limit: 3 hours plus 10 minutes reading time.
  • Exam / certification fees: Schools are not authorised to charge national examination fees to Year 9, Year 11 or Year 12 students under the January 2026 MEHRD instruction. Other school, materials or special-entry costs are not established by that instruction. Official sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current examination identity and date?

Solomon Islands School Certificate Level One (SISCL1 / SISC) — New Testament Studies. The official 2026 timetable schedules it for 2 November 2026.

What is the assessment format?

A national written paper is confirmed for 2026. The official 2022 adjusted guide covers New Testament background, Luke and other Gospel material, Acts and Pauline teaching, using multiple-choice, short-answer and long-answer sections; its temporary marks are not a 2026 blueprint.

Which assignments or practical components must I complete?

No compulsory separate 2026 assignment, oral, practical or case-study component was verified. Confirm current course assessment instructions with the school rather than assuming that the written paper is the only requirement.

What are the official languages?

The sources checked are in English but do not explicitly establish the permitted 2026 delivery and response languages. Confirm language arrangements with NEAD through the school.

Is this an official exam simulation?

Independent English-language MCQ study adaptation for SISC New Testament Studies. This is not an official translation, official paper or format simulation. MCQs support textual knowledge and interpretation; they do not replace extended written discussion and reasoned ethical responses.

Are these the official topic weights?

No. These are practice-bank counts. The linked subject guides document 2022 COVID-adjusted arrangements; current numerical topic weights were not verified.

What are the fee and pass mark?

Schools are not authorised to charge national examination fees to Year 9, Year 11 or Year 12 students under the January 2026 MEHRD instruction. Other school, materials or special-entry costs are not established by that instruction. No fixed 2026 subject pass mark or placement cutoff was verified in the official sources checked. Confirm current certification and selection rules with NEAD through the school.