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- SCRIPTURE QUEST
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- Version 5.0
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- PURPOSE:
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- "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.
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- SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
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- Any IBM PC or true compatible with 128K 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.
-
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- LOADING THE PROGRAM:
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- Insert the "Scripture Quest" diskette into a drive. Set your
- working drive to the same drive at which the diskette is lo-
- cated. 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), fol-
- lowed by their names (maximum 13 characters). If users with
- monochrome monitors encounter display problems with this pro-
- gram, 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
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- ANSWERING QUESTIONS:
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- "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.
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- PLAY OPTIONS:
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- 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.
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- 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":
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- SQ /STOPAT=##
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- ...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:
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- SQ /TIMEOUT=##
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- ...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.
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- 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.
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- TO EXIT THE PROGRAM:
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- 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.
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- TOP TEN SCORES:
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- "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.
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- 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":
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- SQ /SORT=PCT
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- DISCLAIMER:
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- 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.
-
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- DISTRIBUTION GUIDELINES:
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- "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:
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- 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".
-
-
- Shareware/public domain vendors and BBS can only distribute
- this program under the following conditions:
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- 1) Written permission must be received by the program author
- BEFORE public distribution of this program IF THE DATE STAMP
- of the SQ.EXE file is more than 2 years old. When writing, in-
- clude a SASE and mention the version # you wish to distribute.
-
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- OTHER AVAILABLE SOFTWARE:
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- "Scripture Quest" is just one of our many software products.
- If you are interested in additional Bible related software then
- send a note of inquiry and « 3 first class U.S. stamps » to the
- author below. In exchange, you will receive a catalog listing
- additional Bible programs available. Canadian inquirers, ask
- your postmaster for 3 international postal coupons instead of
- U.S. stamps. Write to learn more about these programs:
-
- «HEBREW FLASHCARDS» - Learn the Hebrew alphabet, vowel point-
- ing, words and pronunciation. Graphics
- oriented.
-
- «MEMORY VERSE» - Learn to memorize Scripture. Hundreds
- of verses to choose from. King James
- version.
-
- «THE GRAPE VINE» - Work letter by letter, word by word,
- uncovering the hidden Bible phrases.
-
- «PROVERBS» - This program tests one's knowledge
- of the Old Testament book of Proverbs.
- 1) Pair the first half of a proverbial
- couplet with its matching second half,
- 2) choose the correct key words to com-
- plete selected proverbs, 3) background
- on the book of Proverbs.
-
- «KING JAMES BIBLE» - The program, including text. This
- program makes it possible to find and
- view books of the Bible in seconds.
- Single and split screen options. A
- split screen enables the reader to
- compare scripture with scripture. Mark
- blocks of text for copying portions to
- disk or to printer. A daily reading
- plan option makes it easy to read the
- Bible through in one year. Includes
- a map and dictionary. Runs on hard
- disks or 3½" disks.
-
- «COMMENTEXT» - Commentaries on various books of the
- «COMMENTARIES» Bible presented in hypertext format.
-
- «ACTS OF THE» - A combination of graphics and Bible
- «APOSTLES» text that automatically displays the
- location of the geographical features
- mentioned in the N.T. book of Acts as
- the user reads the text. Short geo-
- graphic/historical notes for each lo-
- cation also available.
-
- «ISRAEL - THE» - A graphic tour from Genesis to Acts of
- «LAND OF PROMISE» the gospel message.
-
- «KJVOCABULARY» - Have difficulty understanding the KJV?
- Test and increase your knowledge and
- vocabulary of the King James Version
- with this program. From "Ado" to "Wot",
- this is a great way to learn those dif-
- ficult and archaic words from this
- classic Bible translation of 1611.
-
- «GOSPEL PARALLELS» - A computerized gospel harmony of the
- books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
- in parallel format. Find matching
- parallel passages in seconds. Complete
- with chronological index and note pad.
-
- «?» - Other programs are in the works, such
- as "Here A Little, There A Little," "PC
- "Atlas of the Bible," "Bible Crossword
- Puzzles," and "Puzzling Passages."
-
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- CLOSING COMMENTS:
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- We hope that you find "Scripture Quest" a useful tool in in-
- creasing your knowledge of the Scriptures.
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- 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.
-
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- TO CONTACT THE AUTHOR:
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- Philip P. Kapusta P.O. Box 5423 Falmouth, Va. 22403 U.S.A.
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- Or if you have a modem, leave an electronic mail message to
- "SYSOP" at The Mustard Seed BBS. Dial 703 372-9680 (N-8-1) 24
- hours a day (supports 1200-38400 baud).
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