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SCRIPTURE QUEST
PURPOSE:
"Scripture Quest" is an interactive Bible study game that
boasts over 3000 questions gleaned from the Old and New
Testaments. It is an in-depth program, and challenges the
user to learn more about the Scriptures.
"Scripture Quest" was written for the purpose of testing one's
knowledge of the Bible. Questions dealing with Bible word
meanings, doctrines, prophecies, commandments, history, bio-
graphy, and geography are some of the types of questions that
will be found within this program.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
Any IBM PC or true compatible with 360K RAM (or above) and
using DOS 3.0 and above will run "Scripture Quest". The program
requires one disk drive and will work with both monochrome and
color monitors. Although not necessary, mice are supported.
LOADING THE PROGRAM:
Insert the "Scripture Quest" diskette into a drive. Set your
working drive to the same drive at which the diskette is
located. Then to load the program simply type: SQ then press
<ENTER>. The program will load automatically. You will first
be greeted with two title screens. After this enter the
number of participants playing (maximum 9), followed by their
names (maximum 13 characters). If users with monochrome
monitors encounter display problems with this program, then
load the program with parameter: SQ /MONO For laptop users,
sometimes the highlighted marker bar is not visible on certain
machines, try loading the program: SQ /LAPTOP
ANSWERING QUESTIONS:
"Scripture Quest" has available over 1600 different Bible
questions. These questions will be selected at random by your
computer. The user does, however, have the choice of deter-
mining the general category from which these questions will
be chosen. Your choices are either Old Testament, New Tes-
tament, or Both Testaments.
PLAY OPTIONS:
The user(s) also has the option of playing against the clock.
When playing against the clock, the longer it takes to select
the correct answer the fewer points awarded will be. The
quicker the correct response, the higher the points. Double
bonus points will be awarded if the user selects the correct
answer while a string of hearts appear on the top line of the
screen.
If the user wishes to limit the number of questions attempted
per session, then add the following command line parameter when
you begin "Scripture Quest":
SQ /STOPAT=##
...where "##" is replaced with a number which when reached will
AUTOMATICALLY display the "Top Ten" scoreboard and end the
program. Or the user can stop the program after a certain
number of minutes have elapsed since the beginning of the
program by using:
SQ /TIMEOUT=##
...where "##" is replaced with the number of minutes. For
instance, "/TIMEOUT=15" will cause "Scripture Quest" to
terminate after 15 minutes of play have elapsed.
Printouts of the questions viewed can be obtained by selecting
the appropriate printout option. There are two printout op-
tions: 1) All questions/answers will be printed, and 2) Only
incorrect questions/answers will be printed. After every 10
questions the correct answers (along with references) will be
printed on a separate page.
TO EXIT THE PROGRAM:
To exit the program press the <ESC> key when the message "[ESC]
FOR OPTIONS" appears. A list of options (including "Exit
Scripture Quest") can be chosen. The opportunity to change
question categories, printout status, number and names of play-
ers, redisplay/repeat questions, and clock play is also of-
fered at this time. An <ESC> key here will return the user(s)
back to the program where they had left off. If the user(s)
decided to quit, then a chart of the top ten scores will be
displayed and updated on the screen. To return to DOS, press
any key.
TOP TEN SCORES:
"Scripture Quest" will record the ten highest scores and save
this data to the disk. Since this routine must write to the
disk, the disk must NOT be write protected.
The default sort index for the "Top Ten" scoreboard is based
upon the POINTS category. Users with the highest POINTS are
placed at the top of the scoreboard. For those who would like
to have the "Top Ten" scoreboard sort based upon the highest
PERCENTAGE of correct answers, then add the following parameter
to the command line when starting "Scripture Quest":
SQ /SORT=PCT
DISCLAIMER:
We shall not assume any direct or indirect responsibility for
losses incurred from the use of "Scripture Quest." This pro-
gram is offered "as-is" with no guarantees attached. Unless
the user obtained this copy of "Scripture Quest" from the
author direct, we will not be responsible for the performance
of this program. Considering the methods by which shareware/
public domain software is distributed, any number of things
can happen to the integrity of the program or files on this
disk. If your copy of "Scripture Quest" does not work and you
obtained it from a source other than the author, we are not
obligated to provide you with a working copy. Contact the
source where you obtained this disk, or submit the registra-
tion form to us for a fully functional copy.
DISTRIBUTION GUIDELINES:
"Scripture Quest" is copyrighted shareware software. It is
NOT public domain. If you find this program useful, please
register your copy. If you do not find this program useful,
then pass this disk on to a friend. INDIVIDUAL users are
permitted to make copies of this disk and pass them on ONLY
IF ALL of the following conditions are met:
1) No changes or alterations are to be made to "Scripture
Quest" - this includes ALL related files on this disk.
2) No one may sell "Scripture Quest" as a REGISTERED version.
The unregistered, shareware version can be distributed by
BBS's as long as NO FILES ARE DELETED from the original group
of files (see VENDINFO.DIZ for original .ZIP contents).
Shareware vendors are permitted to charge a small fee, not
exceeding $5.00, in exchange for their services in providing
evaluation copies to others. CD-ROM publishers are permitted
to include QUESTIONS FROM THE BIBLE in any compilations as
long as the .EXE file date stamp is less than 2 years old.
BBS Sysops may likewise distribute this program under the
above conditions.
OTHER AVAILABLE SOFTWARE:
"Scripture Quest" is just one of our many software products.
If you are interested in other programs written by the program
author, a catalog is available. Most of our programs are
family or Bible oriented and very affordable. Mail a legal
size #10 self-addressed envelope and enclose 4 U.S. first
class postage stamps (do NOT affix or stick them on the
envelope) to the author below. You can ignore this request
for stamps and envelopes IF YOU ARE REGISTERING the program at
the same time. Simply ask for a catalog - free to registrants.
Canadian and overseas inquirers, ask your postmaster for 3
international postal coupons instead of U.S. stamps. Write to
learn more about these programs:
A BIBLE COMPANION - An aid to reading and understanding The
Bible. Some of its features include 1) a daily reading plan,
2) Bible word dictionary, 3) Maps of the Bible, and 4)
illustrated charts.
FRONTLETS - An attractive VGA screen saver with a Bible theme.
A different verse appears every 10 seconds in LARGE
hi-resolution graphics. Sure to draw attention. Available for
either DOS or Windows.
GOSPEL PARALLELS - All 4 gospels appear on screen side by side
for reading, scrolling, word search and studying. Includes
notepad, chronological index & instant parallel passage
displays.
ISRAEL - THE LAND OF PROMISE - A graphic presentation of an
important Bible theme that guides the user from to Genesis to
Acts, using maps, pictures and text.
KJVocabulary - A King James Bible quiz. Is the King James
Version full of hard archaic words? Through a quiz-like
environment you can learn the meaning of all those tough Bible
words, like "concupiscence" and "anon". Also features a handy
dictionary, and printouts. Fun & interesting way to increase
one's knowledge of the Bible.
BIBLE CROSSWORD PUZZLES - Solve electronic crossword puzzles
on your computer. All the puzzles have a Bible theme and tests
your knowledge of the Bible. Answer peek, and save/retrieve
your work options featured.
THE GRAPE VINE - An attractive graphic game where you work
letter by letter uncovering hidden Bible phrases. Similar to
the word games such as "Hangman" & "Wheel of Fortune".
Requires concentration & skill.
THE PROVERBS OF SOLOMON - Tests and increases one's knowledge
of the Old Testament book of Proverbs. Features 2 different
interactive quizzes that challenge your memory, & numerous
textual commentaries (resource notes). Includes the complete
text to all 31 chapters for easy viewing.
HEBREW FLASHCARDS - For the beginning student desiring to
learn the Hebrew language. Word definitions, English
transliterations, and interactive on-screen quizzes are
available.
ACTS OF THE APOSTLES - An interactive Bible atlas and quiz
based on the New Testament book of Acts. Visually follow the
journeys of the 1st century apostles as you read each chapter
on the screen. Maps can be printed out. Includes a quiz with
many questions pertaining to the book of Acts.
PARABLES OF THE MESSIAH - A hypertext document that focuses on
the parables of Jesus, through poetry and commentary notes.
You can also obtain free, evaluation copies of the programs
above from our 24-hour BBS, or on the Internet. Point your
World Wide Web browser to:
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/softword/
CLOSING COMMENTS:
We hope that you find "Scripture Quest" a useful tool in in-
creasing your knowledge of the Scriptures.
We welcome all feedback. Drop us a note if you have any sug-
gestions to improve the program, or if you find any bugs, or
possible errors in questions, misspelled words, etc.
TO CONTACT THE AUTHOR:
Philip Kapusta 406 Monroe Avenue Falmouth, Va. 22405 U.S.A.
EMAIL:
Internet address: 74170.3550@compuserve.com
Or if you have a modem, leave an electronic mail message to
"SYSOP" at The Mustard Seed BBS. Dial 540 372-9680 (N-8-1) 24
hours a day (supports 1200-38400 baud).
The Mustard Seed is our BBS, available 24 hours a day, and
contains hundreds of Bible, religious, home schooling and
educational files. You are welcome to call (their is no
subscription fees - the BBS is free). Set your modem software
settings to N-8-1 with ANSI terminal emulation. The BBS
supports 28.8k high-speed modems.