Test Your Knowledge Regarding Lent - A Quiz
This is a quiz to help you learn more about the period before Easter known as Lent.
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What biblical event does the time of Lent represent?
- A.
The forty days Moses spent on Mount Sinai with God (Exodus 24:18)
- B.
Jesus retreated into the wilderness, where he fasted for forty days, and was tempted by the devil (Matthew 4:1-2, Mark 1:12-13, Luke 4:1-2)
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The forty days and nights Elijah spent walking to Mount Horeb (1 Kings 19:8)
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B. Jesus retreated into the wilderness, where he fasted for forty days, and was tempted by the devil (Matthew 4:1-2, Mark 1:12-13, Luke 4:1-2)Explanation
From the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church question 106.
The temptations of Jesus in the desert recapitulate the temptation of Adam in Paradise and the temptations of Israel in the desert. Satan tempts Jesus in regard to his obedience to the mission given him by the Father. Christ, the new Adam, resists and his victory proclaims that of his passion which is the supreme obedience of his filial love. The Church unites herself to this mystery in a very special way in the liturgical season of Lent.Rate this question:
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What forms does penance take in Christian life?
- A.
Penance can be expressed in many and various ways
- B.
Penance can be expressed in many and various ways but above all in fasting, prayer and almsgiving.
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By abstaining from meat on Fridays
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B. Penance can be expressed in many and various ways but above all in fasting, prayer and almsgiving.Explanation
From the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church
Question 301 "Penance can be expressed in many and various ways but above all in fasting, prayer and almsgiving."Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which is the first day of Lent?
- A.
Ash Wednesday
- B.
Valentine’s Day
- C.
Shrove Tuesday
- D.
Maundy Thursday
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A. Ash WednesdayExplanation
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent.Rate this question:
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What is the original meaning of Lent?
- A.
Autumn
- B.
Spring
- C.
Fast
- D.
Penance
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B. SpringExplanation
The Teutonic word Lent, which we employ to denote the forty days' fast preceding Easter, originally meant no more than the spring season.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which is the last Sunday of Lent?
- A.
Easter Sunday
- B.
Whit Sunday
- C.
Palm Sunday
- D.
Pentecost Sunday
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C. Palm SundayExplanation
Palm sunday if the last Sunday before Easter.Rate this question:
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Lent is known to be 40 days long even though from Ash Wednesday to the last Saturday of the season it is 46 days. Why?
- A.
Sundays are not included
- B.
Mondays are not included
- C.
Counting error
- D.
Saturdays are not included
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A. Sundays are not includedExplanation
Sundays are not included in the 40 days of Lent.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which feast day always comes during Lent?
- A.
Annunciation
- B.
Assumption
- C.
St. Joseph’s Feast
- D.
Presentation
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C. St. Joseph’s FeastExplanation
St Joseph's Feast always falls in the season of Lent.Rate this question:
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How is ash for Ash Wednesday made?
- A.
By burning palms used during previous Palm Sunday
- B.
By burning logs
- C.
By burning books
- D.
By burning clothes
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A. By burning palms used during previous Palm SundayExplanation
Ash for Ash Wednesday is made by burning the palms that were used during the previous Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday is a Christian holiday that commemorates Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, where people waved palm branches to welcome him. These palm branches are collected and blessed during Palm Sunday, and then they are burned to create the ashes used for Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a period of reflection and preparation for Easter in the Christian calendar. The ashes are applied to the forehead in the shape of a cross as a sign of repentance and mortality.Rate this question:
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On which day is Chrism Mass?
- A.
Ash Wednesday
- B.
Maundy Thursday
- C.
Good Friday
- D.
Palm Sunday
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B. Maundy ThursdayExplanation
The correct answer is Maundy Thursday. Maundy Thursday is the day before Good Friday and is traditionally the day on which the Chrism Mass is celebrated. The Chrism Mass is a special Mass held in the Catholic Church where the holy oils used in sacraments are blessed and consecrated by the bishop. It is usually attended by priests, deacons, and members of the parish community. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, Palm Sunday is the Sunday before Easter, and Good Friday is the day of Jesus' crucifixion.Rate this question:
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When thinking about the liturgy what is different about Good Friday?
- A.
Day of fast
- B.
Day of abstinence
- C.
Day of penance
- D.
Day when mass is not celebrated
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D. Day when mass is not celebratedExplanation
On Good Friday we remember the day Jesus was crucified. In The Latin Rite there is no celebration of Mass between the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday evening and the Easter Vigil unless a special exemption is granted for rare solemn or grave occasions by the Vatican or the local bishop. The only sacraments celebrated during this time are Baptism (for those in danger of death), Penance, and Anointing of the Sick. While there is no celebration of the Eucharist, it is distributed to the faithful only in the Service of the Passion of the Lord, but can also be taken at any hour to the sick who are unable to attend this service.Rate this question:
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Which devotion has special place during Lent?
- A.
Novena
- B.
Triduum
- C.
Stations of the cross
- D.
Retreat
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C. Stations of the crossExplanation
The devotion that has a special place during lent is the stations of the cross, where you meditate on the final hours (or Passion) of Jesus. The stations of the cross may be done at any time, but is most commonly done during the Season of Lent, especially on Good Friday and on Friday evenings during Lent.Rate this question:
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Which of the following does not take place on Good Friday?
- A.
Intercessory prayers
- B.
Reading from the scriptures
- C.
Consecration
- D.
Veneration of the cross
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C. ConsecrationExplanation
The consecration does not take place on Good Friday, that is there is no consecration on Good Friday, because Good Friday is more of a service than a mass. it is the liturgy of the word (with veneration of the cross) and a communion service, you receive the Eucharist which has been consecrated the day before it is not consecrated on Good Friday.Rate this question:
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Which two people appeared with Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration?
- A.
Abraham & Noah
- B.
Abraham & Adam
- C.
Elijah & Elisha
- D.
Moses & Elijah
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D. Moses & ElijahExplanation
Moses and Elijah appeared with Jesus on Mount Tahbor where they talked about what was about to be accomplished on the cross.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Which three disciples went with Jesus to the Mountain?
- A.
Peter, James & John
- B.
Matthew, Mark & Luke
- C.
Matthew, Luke & John
- D.
None of the Above
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A. Peter, James & JohnExplanation
See Luke 9:28Rate this question:
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What did the Father call Jesus on the Mountain?
- A.
The greatest prophet ever
- B.
The Son of Man
- C.
The Word made flesh
- D.
My beloved Son
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D. My beloved SonExplanation
Luke 9:35Rate this question:
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The Romans got involved in the case regarding the trial of Jesus because…
- A.
The Jewish authorities couldn’t execute
- B.
They didn’t agree with Jewish justice
- C.
They were the Conquering army
- D.
They were particular about such things
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A. The Jewish authorities couldn’t executeExplanation
The Sanhedrin could order arrests and maintained their own police force but any form of capital punishment required the confirmation of the procurator, as in the case of Jesus.Rate this question:
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When Pilate wanted to let Jesus go, the Jewish authorities said he would be
- A.
No friend of Caesar
- B.
Out of some bribe money
- C.
In trouble with his wife
- D.
Looking for work
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A. No friend of CaesarExplanation
The Jewish authorities claimed that if Pilate let Jesus go, he would be considered "no friend of Caesar." This implies that the Jewish authorities were trying to manipulate Pilate by suggesting that releasing Jesus would be seen as an act against Caesar, potentially causing trouble for Pilate and damaging his relationship with the Roman Empire.Rate this question:
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The cause of death listed for a crucified man would be…
- A.
Asphyxiation
- B.
Shock
- C.
Loss of blood
- D.
Heart attack
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A. AsphyxiationExplanation
The cause of death listed for a crucified man would be asphyxiation. Crucifixion involved the person being nailed or tied to a cross, which would restrict their ability to breathe properly. The position of the body and the weight of hanging from the arms would put pressure on the chest, making it difficult to inhale and exhale. Over time, this would lead to a lack of oxygen and ultimately result in asphyxiation.Rate this question:
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After the resurrection the total number of witnesses who saw Jesus alive was about
- A.
500+
- B.
100
- C.
25
- D.
12
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A. 500+Explanation
After Jesus' resurrection, there were over 500 witnesses who saw him alive. This is mentioned in the Bible in 1 Corinthians 15:6, where it states that Jesus appeared to more than 500 brothers at one time. This large number of witnesses provides strong evidence for the reality of Jesus' resurrection and the impact it had on his followers.Rate this question:
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What did Luke say the two Old Testament Saints were discussing with Jesus?
- A.
Their time in heaven
- B.
He didn’t say
- C.
His departure in Jerusalem
- D.
The end of the world
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C. His departure in JerusalemExplanation
Luke 9:31 they were speaking of his departure,(that is his death), which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.Rate this question:
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