Don Bosco's Early Life

Don Bosco was born on

• August 15, 1815

• August 16, 1816

• August 16, 1815

• April 16, 1816

He was born in a small village in Piedmont, ___ Italy.

• Southern

• Northern

• Eastern

• Western

His parents' names were____.

• Francis and Margaret

• John and Margaret

• Anthony and Elizabeth

• Joseph and Mary

Don Bosco's dream shows he will_____.

• be a leader of a band of thieves

• he will be a shepherd

• he will be a farmer

• he will be a teacher and a priest

What animals did he see in his dream?

• dogs, cats, bears

• birds, sheep, butterfly

• snakes, giraffe, elephant

• lion, tiger, monkey

Why did Don Bosco cry in his dream?

• The boys were mean to him.

• The man and woman were mean to him.

• He was hungry.

• He did not understand what the lady was asking of him.

Why do you think the wild animals in his dream turned to mild animals (sheep)?

• Love transformed them.

• Magic transformed them.

• Don Bosco's tears transformed them

• None of the above.

What did Don Bosco's mom teach her children?

Mention 3 things Don Bosco learnt from his mom.

What occupations did Don Bosco's family engage in?