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Marian quiz

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 20mins

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Class
Date
1.

Of all the New Testament books, the Gospels of Matthew and Luke speak about Christ's conception and birth the most. Mary gave birth to Christ in Bethlehem, but she was only visiting there. In which city did she herself live?

a)

Jerusalem

b)

Cana

c)

Magdala

d)

Nazareth

2.

How many months was Elizabeth pregnant when the Blessed Virgin Mary visited her?

a)

6 months

b)

7 months

c)

5 months

d)

9 months

3.

On which date is the feast of Our Lady of the Annunciation celebrated, in Roman Catholicism?

a)

March 25

b)

April 2

c)

December 24

d)

February 28

4.

The Roman Catholic doctrines of the Incarnation and Annunciation were proclaimed by which pope?

a)

Pope Francis

b)

Pope Benedict XIV

c)

Pope Pius XI

d)

Pope John Paul II

5.

Mary was greeted by St. Gabriel the Archangel to announce the birth of the Son of God. What was her reply to this greeting?

a)

"I am ready"

b)

"My soul magnifies the Lord"

c)

'"I am not capable"

d)

"Be it done unto me according to your word."

6.

In 1531, an Aztec Indian in Mexico named Juan Diego reported encountering a beautiful woman surrounded by a bright light who called herself "Mary, the Virgin." In presenting the information to the local bishop, a great miracle occurred. What was that miracle?

a)

The sun danced

b)

His cape contained an image of the Virgin Mary

c)

There was an earthquake

d)

The Blessed Virgin Mary appeared

7.

Which Eastern European country venerates Mary with the title, "Our Lady of Czestochowa"?

a)

Poland

b)

Albania

c)

Romania

d)

Germany

8.

It is a painting of the Blessed Virgin Mary which was known for its discoloration and can be found in the monastery of Pauline Fathers in Jasna Gora in Poland

a)

"The Sistine Madonna"

b)

"Madonna with Child and Saints"

c)

"The Black Madonna"

d)

"The Coronation of the Virgin"

9.

The prayer "Hail Mary" is one of the most loved Marian prayers. The portion of the response which says "Holy Mary, Mother of God" was based on the words of which character in the Bible?

a)

The Angel Gabriel

b)

St.Elizabeth

c)

Herod

d)

St.Joseph

10.

Luke 2:7 proclaims, "She gave birth to her ___ son. She wrapped him in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger because there wasn't any room for them in the inn" (from the Names of God translation). The belief that Mary was a virgin when she bore and gave birth to Christ, the Son of God, is essential to the Christian faith. But Catholics and Protestants disagree about her virginity after her holy baby's birth. The quoted verse above is missing which word?

a)

Only

b)

Firstborn

c)

Special

d)

Blessed

11.

The Byzantine icon known as "Our Lady of Vladimir" was painted by an artist in a city named for which early Roman Emperor and convert to Christianity?

a)

Napoleon

b)

Constantine

c)

Maximillian

d)

Charlemagne

12.

There are four Marian dogmas confirmed and approved by the Catholic Church. Which of the following is not a Marian dogma?

a)

The Immaculate Conception

b)

The Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

c)

The Divine Motherhood of Mary

d)

The Perpetual Virginity of Mary

13.

Which of the following titles has been applied by the Roman Catholic Church to the Blessed Virgin Mary?

a)

The New Eve

b)

The First Saint

c)

The Original Eve

d)

The Highest of Angels

14.

To whom did the Virgin Mary state "I am the Immaculate Conception"?

a)

Miguel de Covarrubias

b)

Lucia, Francisco, Jacinta

c)

Bernadette Soubirous

d)

Catherine Labourie

15.

Throughout the centuries, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to numerous people and a multitude of places. Now, which of the following saints did NOT experience a vision of the Blessed Virgin?

a)

St. Therese of the Child Jesus

b)

St Kateri Tekakwitha

c)

St. Mary Bernadette Soubirous

d)

St. Maria Faustina Kowalska

16.

Which of the following titles for the Blessed Virgin Mary does not appear in the Roman Catholic litany of Our Lady (the Blessed Virgin Mary)?

a)

Morning Star

b)

Seat of wisdom

c)

Protector of the poor

d)

Holy Mother of God

17.

In 1879, how many people in Knock, Ireland reported viewing the appearance of the Virgin Mary on the gable wall of the local church?

a)

5

b)

15

c)

25

d)

35

18.

According to Luke 2:41-51, Mary and Joseph found Jesus Christ in the Jewish temple when He was twelve years-old. Prior to that, they had lost Him and He had been missing for three days. What was Mary's response after Jesus told her that He needed to be in His Father's house?

a)

She said nothing for she was mad of what Jesus did.

b)

"I was very worried of you"

c)

"I am pleased to find you"

d)

She said nothing. She treasured everything in her heart

19.

In 1531, a vision of the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared twice to Juan Diego, a member of the Aztec nation and a convert to Roman Catholicism. Which title of Mary was given to her after her appearance in Juan's little village, which today is a suburb of Mexico City?

a)

Our Lady of Guadalupe

b)

Our Lady of Sorrows

c)

Our Lady of Fatima

d)

Our Lady of Carmel

20.

What do you call the prayer that we recite to venerate Mary

a)

dulia

b)

Hyperdulia

c)

Latria

d)

Doxology

21.

During this Marian apparition of October 13, 1917 in Fatima, Portugal, approximately 70,000 thousand spectators saw what miracle occur?

a)

There was a heavy rain

b)

The Sun spun in the sky and appeared to be falling to the earth

c)

The blessed Virgin Mary sent angels from the heavens

d)

She made roses fall from the sky

22.

Mary is said to be descended from which character of the Old Testament through her father?

a)

Noah

b)

Moses

c)

David

d)

Herod

23.

Who instituted the Luminous Mystery of the Holy Rosary in 2002?

a)

Pope Pius XII

b)

Pope Francis

c)

Pope John Paul II

d)

Pope John Paul XXIII

24.

Roman Catholics believe that the Blessed Virgin Mary was assumed body and soul into Heaven after her death. This dogma of the Assumption was declared by the Pope Pius XII in what year?

a)

1950

b)

1998

c)

1653

d)

1960

25.

As Simeon the Prophet foretold, Mary experienced Seven Sorrows that modern Catholics commemorate. Which of the following is not included in the list?

a)

The death of Elizabeth

b)

The Crucifixion of Jesus

c)

The loss and finding of the Child Jesus

d)

The flight into Egypt

26.

To whom did Jesus Christ say, while dying on the cross, "Behold thy mother" in reference to the Blessed Virgin Mary? He is identified as "the disciple Jesus loved."

a)

St. John, the disciple and apostle

b)

St. Peter

c)

St. Joseph

d)

St. Thomas

27.

This event is seen in the tradition of the Catholic Church wherein the Lord did not permit that the body of Mary would experience decay. She was taken body and soul into heaven. What is this event which is a Marian dogma?

a)

The coronation of Mary

b)

The Assumption of Mary

c)

The queenship of Mary

d)

The Ascension of Mary

28.

What is the translation from English to Latin of the Virgin Mary's title, "Star of the Sea"?

a)

Gratia plena, Beata, Beatissima

b)

causa salutis

c)

Stella Maris

d)

Mater Dei

29.

To whom did Mary appear and gave the rosary?

a)

St. Francis of Assissi

b)

St. Dominic de Guzman

c)

St. Therese of the child Jesus

d)

St. Paul of the Cross

30.

When is the Feast Day of Our Lady of Lourdes?

a)

August 15

b)

February 11

c)

September 8

d)

December 8

31.

Where did the Transfiguration of Jesus happened?

a)

Mount Sinai

b)

Mount Tabor

c)

Mount Olives

d)

Mount Calvary

32.

It is known as the hymn of praise by Mary.

a)

The Holy Rosary

b)

Hail Mary

c)

The Seven Sorrows of Mary

d)

Magnificat

33.

This is the Third Mystery of the Glorious Mystery which talks about the descent of the Holy Spirit to Jesus' apostles

a)

The Crucifixion

b)

The Pentecost

c)

The Assumption

d)

The Transfiguration of Jesus

34.

This is the First Miracle of Jesus

a)

Healing of the ten lepers

b)

The wedding at Cana

c)

The Feeding of Five thousands

d)

The walking in the water

35.

It means God Bearing

a)

Ineffabilis deus

b)

ex cathedra

c)

Munificentissimus Deus

d)

Theotokos

36.

People from Naga venerates which title of the blessed Virgin Mary every third Sunday of September

a)

Our Lady of Carmel

b)

Our Lady of Caysasay

c)

Our Lady of Peñafrancia

d)

Virgen Delos Remedios

37.

When is the feast day of Virgen delos Remedios?

a)

September 8

b)

December 8

c)

August 15

d)

September 15

38.

Mary is the Aeiparthenos. what does this mean?

a)

She is the ever-virgin

b)

She is the god bearer

c)

She was taken up to heaven body and soul

d)

She has no original sin

39.

How many beads are there in the rosary?

a)

50

b)

59

c)

65

d)

15

40.

According to an Apostolic Constitution issued by Pope Pius IX, what dogma of Mary was announced?

a)

The coronation of Mary

b)

The Assumption of Mary

c)

The Immaculate conception of Mary

d)

The divine Motherhood of Mary

41.

Who are Mary's parents?

a)

John and Joanne

b)

David and Bathsheba

c)

Joachim and Saint Anne

d)

They were not specified in the Bible

42.

Which days of the week are the Luminous Mysteries prayed?

a)

Wednesdays and Sundays

b)

Tuesdays and Fridays

c)

Mondays and Saturdays

d)

Thursdays

43.

The fourth luminous mystery when Jesus revealed his full glory to Peter, James, and John and Moses and Elijah also appeared and talked with Jesus.

a)

The transfiguration of Jesus

b)

The Resurrection of Jesus

c)

The Crucifixion of Jesus

d)

The Last Supper

44.

The mystery about Jesus being lost and then found teaching others when he was 12 is

a)

The Visitation

b)

The Presentation

c)

The Finding in the Temple

d)

The Parable of the Lost Sheep

45.
The story about Mary and Joseph bringing Jesus to the temple as a baby is called
a)
The Presentation
b)
The Finding in the Temple
c)
The Presence
d)
The Prophecy
46.
What do we call the story about Gabriel telling Mary God wants her to be the mother of Jesus?
a)
The Announcement
b)
The Annunciation
c)
The Visitation
d)
The Presentation
47.

The story about Jesus' birth is called

a)

The Annunciation

b)

The Nativity

c)

The Presentation

d)

The Visitation

48.

The _______________ Mysteries allow us to reflect on the passion and death of Christ.

a)

Joyful

b)

Luminous

c)

Sorrowful

d)

Glorious

49.

The _______ Mysteries remind us of the early ministry of Jesus.

a)

Luminous

b)

Joyful

c)

Hail Mary

d)

Sign of the Cross

50.
What mysteries signify happy times in Mary's life?
a)
luminous mysteries
b)
sorrowful mysteries
c)
joyful mysteries
d)
glorious mysteries
51.
Which of these is not a joyful mystery?
a)
The finding in the temple 
b)
The scourging at the pillar
c)
The Nativity
d)
The Annunciation
52.
Which of the joyful mysteries describes Mary's visit with her cousin, Elizabeth?
a)
The Nativity
b)
The Annunciation
c)
The Presentation 
d)
The Visitation
53.

Which mysteries remind us of Jesus' life after death?

a)

Joyful

b)

Luminous

c)

Sorrowful

d)

Glorious

54.

The first Luminous mystery is _____.

a)

Wedding Feast at Cana

b)

Jesus' Baptism in the Jordan

c)

The Agony in the Garden

d)

The Crucifixion

55.

Which sorrowful mystery reminds us of Jesus' walk to Calvary?

a)

Agony in the Garden

b)

Crucifixion

c)

Scourging at the Pillar

d)

Carrying of the Cross

56.

It is the meaning of the Latin word, Rosarium.

a)

Beautiful Roses

b)

Roses Forever

c)

Holy Roses

d)

Rose Garden

57.

He was the Pope who declared October as the Feast of Queen of the Holy Rosary.

a)

Pope John Paul II

b)

Pope Pius VI

c)

Pope Leo XIII

d)

Pope Gregory the Great

58.

It was the year the praying of the Rosary started.

a)

1210

b)

1214

c)

1220

d)

1230

59.

The Blessed Mother Mary appeared to three shepherd children at _____.

a)

Fatima, France

b)

Fatima, Mexico

c)

Fatima, Italy

d)

Fatima, Portugal

60.

It is the first Joyful Mystery.

a)

The Agony in the Garden of Gethsemani

b)

The Annunciation of the Angel Gabriel

c)

The Resurrection of Jesus

d)

The Baptism of Jesus