WorksheetsCatherine's Louisville: For Presentation
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 23mins
Where was Catherine Spalding born?
Maryland
Kentucky
Virginia
Ohio
Who did Catherine Spalding live with after being orphaned by her mother's death and father's desertion?
Her aunt and uncle
Her older sister
Her grandmother
Her godmother
How old was Catherine Spalding when she arrived in Louisville in October 1831?
37
25
42
31
What was one of the reasons Catherine Spalding and her sisters came to Louisville?
To begin a school for girls
To open a hospital for men
To start a business
To build a church
What major event in 1811 changed travel and commerce in Louisville?
The first airplane landed in Louisville
The first refugee arrived in Louisville
The first steamboat arrived in Louisville
The first all girls school
opened in the USA
Why did passengers have to change boats when they reached Louisville?
Because the falls prevented boats from going straight through, so passengers had to go around the city and get on another boat.
Because the river was too shallow for any boats to pass through Louisville.
Because Louisville was the final destination for all boats on the river.
Because passengers needed to pay a toll before continuing their journey.
What was Louisville called because it was quite dirty and had a lot of disease?
Graveyard of the West
Gateway to the East
Queen City of the South
River City
Why is Catherine’s statue with two children?
Because she cared for children who had no caregivers, often gathering them from the wharf to take them to be cared for.
Because she was a famous artist who sculpted statues of children.
Because she was known for teaching children how to read and write.
Because she was a queen who had two children.
In 1831, what was the estimated population of Louisville?
10,000-11,000
2,000-3,000
20,000-21,000
50,000-51,000
What does the bronze statue of Mother Catherine depict?
Mother Catherine and the orphans making his trek
Mother Catherine teaching at the school
The construction of the Cathedral
The first Catholic Church in Louisville
When was the statue installed outside of the Cathedral?
July 26, 2015
November 1831
2010
July 4, 1776
The statue installed outside of the Cathedral is the first public work of art in Louisville, Kentucky to portray a woman from history.
True
False
Who initiated the statue project outside of the Cathedral?
Men of Louisville
Women of Louisville, most of them graduates of Presentation Academy
The city government
The orphans
What was the first Catholic Church in Louisville called?
St. Louis Church
St. Mary Church
St. John Church
St. Peter Church
Presentation Academy, also called the Fifth Street School, opened in ________.
November of 1831
March of 1850
July of 1825
September of 1842
Presentation Academy is the oldest school in Louisville in continuous existence.
True
False
In what year did the school have to be closed because of the cholera epidemic?
1832
1845
1820
1850
What evidence was found in the undercroft that indicated the Sister’s activity?
Remnants of the school, such as slates, graphite pencils, remnants of books, and porcelain heads of dolls.
Ancient coins and jewelry from the Roman era.
Fossilized animal bones and prehistoric tools.
Modern electronic devices and plastic containers.
What is the burial site of Bishop Flaget, Bishop Lavaille, and Fr. John Quinn called?
Chapel of the Bishops
Cathedral Crypt
Saint Mary's Cemetery
Holy Cross Mausoleum
Who was the first Bishop of the Diocese of Bardstown and then Louisville?
Bishop Flaget
Bishop Spalding
Bishop Carroll
Bishop Brute
Who was the third Bishop of Louisville?
Bishop Lavaille
Bishop Flaget
Bishop Spalding
Bishop McRaith
Who was a huge admirer and supporter of Catherine, the work of the Sisters, and the orphanage?
Fr. John Quinn
Fr. Michael O'Reilly
Sister Mary Agnes
Bishop Thomas Kelly
Every day at noon, a meal is served to the homeless by volunteers in the dining room.
True
False
Where was the first St. Vincent Orphanage in Louisville built?
At the site near Jefferson and Wenzel Streets.
On Main Street near the river.
Next to the Louisville Courthouse.
In the Highlands neighborhood.
How many children was the first St. Vincent Orphanage built to house?
25 children
10 children
50 children
100 children
How much money did the sister net from the fair to help build the orphanage house?
$1,150
$950
$1,500
$800
What were some reasons for the growing number of orphans in Louisville in the 1800s?
Cholera, disease, boat wrecks, maternal deaths, and absent fathers.
Industrialization, gold rush, and railroad expansion.
Immigration laws, political reforms, and urban planning.
Technological advancements, increased literacy, and new schools.
By what year did the St. Vincent Orphanage become crowded, requiring a new location?
1836
1825
1842
1850
The Palace theatre was initially a _________ named St. Joseph Infirmary
hospital
school
church
library
How many patients did St. Joseph Infirmary have in its first year?
100
250
500
1000
St. Joseph Infirmary only served patients who could pay.
True
False
Who was Spalding University named after?
Catherine
Elizabeth
Margaret
Anne
What was the purpose of Spalding University?
To provide medical care
To offer higher education opportunities to Pres graduates
To serve as a private hospital
To train Sister nurses
Who was Mother Catherine Spalding?
Sr. Amina's aunt
Founder of the SCN's and Presentation Academy
Frist American saint
A famous movie star.
What was the condition of Louisville in 1831?
Louisville in 1831 had many orphans and faced difficult conditions.
Louisville in 1831 was a wealthy and prosperous city with no social issues.
Louisville in 1831 was an uninhabited area with no population.
Louisville in 1831 was known for its advanced technology and modern infrastructure.
Why were there many orphans in Louisville in 1831?
What was the upper level of the Cathedral called in Catherine’s day, and how is it different now?
It was called St. Louis in Catherine’s day and is very different now.
It was called St. Peter in Catherine’s day and remains unchanged.
It was called St. Mary in Catherine’s day and is now a museum.
It was called St. John in Catherine’s day and is now closed to the public.
Where did Presentation begin?
The Undercroft of the Cathedral
The presentation begins in the Library.
The presentation begins in the Auditorium.
The presentation begins in the Cafeteria.
What is found in the Undercroft that relates to the school?
Remnants of the school are found in the Undercroft.
A library of ancient books is found in the Undercroft.
A hidden cafeteria is found in the Undercroft.
A sports arena is found in the Undercroft.
How does the Undercroft serve the community today?
The Undercroft now serves meals to the homeless.
The Undercroft is now a public library.
The Undercroft is now a community theater.
The Undercroft is now a fitness center.
What is significant about the area near the Rectory?
It is the site of the first orphanage.
It is known for its ancient library.
It is the location of a famous battle.
It is the birthplace of a renowned artist.
