Don Bosco Exam Review

In 1859, St John Bosco founded

• the Boys and Girls Clubs of Italy
• the Boy Scouts
• the Society of St Pius X
• the Society of St Francis de Sales

Which of the following historical events was taking place during the life of St John Bosco?

• the Industrial Revolution
• the Protestant Reformation
• World War I
• the Gallic Wars

What was the influence of Don Cafasso for Don Bosco and the kind of ministry with young people that he began?

• He took him to the prisons, leading Don Bosco to be inspired to help poor and abandoned youth
• He showed him how to celebrate mass with reverence and great devotion.
• He brought him to meet powerful people in society and how to rise in political power.
• He inspired him to write spiritual books and to give advice to others.

Which of the following major cities is closest to St John Bosco’s birthplace?

• Venice
• Milan
• Genoa
• Turin

What event happened in his very early years of life that influenced him greatly?

• Father and Mother divorced
• Grandmother died
• Father died
• Younger brother was adopted

Under whose patronage did St John Bosco place his oratory and mission to young people?

• St Francis of Assisi
• Don Cafasso
• St Francis de Sales
• St Philip Neri

What event happened in his childhood that influenced him throughout his life and that he never fully understood until the end of his life?

• Mother abused him
• Dream at the age of 9
• Met a kind priest
• Learned to swim

The first Salesian missionary presence in the Americas was in which one of the following countries?

• Argentina
• the United States
• Brazil
• Canada

Where was John born?

• City: Turin
• Small Town: Castelnuovo
• Village/Farm area: Becchi
• Beach: La Spiaggia

What are the three types of members of the Salesians?

• Deacon, Priest, Bishop
• Priest, Sister, Brother
• Priest, Cleric, Brother
• Poor, Chaste, Obedient