Can One Eat Before the Morning Prayer?

Quiz

1 - Which of the following is the reason given by the gemara as to why one should not eat or drink before morning prayers?

• It is a sign of arrogance.
• It is a sign of humility.
• It is a sign of self-control.

2 - Which of the following is a reason why one may eat before morning prayers?

• You are hungry.
• You will not be able to concentrate on your prayers if you do not eat.
• You got up late.

3 - If one eats before morning prayers on Shabbat, which of the following statements is correct?

• One must make Kiddush.
• One must eat a kazayit.
• Kiddush is not required.