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Quiz about The Benedictine Handbook
Quiz about The Benedictine Handbook

The Benedictine Handbook Trivia Quiz


Written by St. Benedict of Nursia in the sixth Century, this book went on to become admired by Christians around the world. Here is a quiz about the book. Thanks, and I hope you enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by neon000. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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neon000
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Dec 03 21
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which of the following is the name which came to be applied to the way of life set forth in the book? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of the following is a problem condemned repeatedly in the book, as something that leads to instability in the community? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. A common event at monasteries was "lectio divina" (divine reading), the recitation of sections of Scripture or the writings of Church fathers. In what manner did Benedict recommend monks leave the room afterwards? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Every person in good health in a Benedictine community was expected to do which of the following? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What is an oblate? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. St. Benedict required people to follow a routine in work and in religious observances. Which of these activities were done in the morning and evening, every day? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In what language was the first edition of the book printed? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In Chapter 56, who is to eat meals with the guests of the monastery? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. As with people from any walk of life, monks too had to be on guard against the vices that beset human nature. Which of these actions is forbidden in Chapter 70 of the book? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Chapter 22 describes a number of details about life in the monastery. Which of these is a real item? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which of the following is the name which came to be applied to the way of life set forth in the book?

Answer: The Rule of St. Benedict

The rule was adopted by those who joined the Order of St. Benedict. The book sets forth a number of guidelines for prayer, work and other aspects of daily life in a monastery. Many laypeople today also use the book as a help in meditation and a deepening of their prayer lives.
2. Which of the following is a problem condemned repeatedly in the book, as something that leads to instability in the community?

Answer: Murmuring

It is described as something akin to resentful or malicious complaints. All the other actions would not be approved of as well, but they are not discussed at length in the book. Murmuring is first mentioned in Chapter Five, and several times afterward.
3. A common event at monasteries was "lectio divina" (divine reading), the recitation of sections of Scripture or the writings of Church fathers. In what manner did Benedict recommend monks leave the room afterwards?

Answer: In silence

This was out of respect for anyone who might stay behind in order to continue praying. Benedict cautioned the monks not to break someone else's concentration.
4. Every person in good health in a Benedictine community was expected to do which of the following?

Answer: Work or chores, to foster humility and fight laziness

Monasteries often kept small farms and other cottage industries, in order to help the residents support themselves. A monk might be given any particular task, such as tilling a garden or manufacturing clothes. Work was seen as something which not only created useful supplies, it also kept people from becoming slothful.
5. What is an oblate?

Answer: A person who follows the Rule of St. Benedict but does not live in a monastery

The term is used by other religious orders as well. The concept is similar to that of the "third order," or a layperson's division of a religious group. This allows members to take part in prayer, retreats, pilgrimages and other activities without taking vows as a monk or nun.
6. St. Benedict required people to follow a routine in work and in religious observances. Which of these activities were done in the morning and evening, every day?

Answer: Prayer

The 2003 edition of "The Benedictine Handbook" includes two weeks' worth of morning and evening prayer. These readings include selections from the Psalms, as well as hymns and other prayers.
7. In what language was the first edition of the book printed?

Answer: Latin

Benedict was living in the Abbey of Monte Cassino when he wrote the Rule, with the goal of increasing discipline and piety among monks. This was about 530 A.D. Some monasteries, supported by rich patrons, had become lax in their ways and suffered vices such as gluttony, little contemplation, and other ills.

The Rule helped combat these issues by replacing them with structure and responsibility.
8. In Chapter 56, who is to eat meals with the guests of the monastery?

Answer: The abbot

Guests were "to be received as Christ Himself." This declaration was given in Chapter 53. Hospitality proceeded out of humility and love for others.
9. As with people from any walk of life, monks too had to be on guard against the vices that beset human nature. Which of these actions is forbidden in Chapter 70 of the book?

Answer: Striking one another

Although fighting may not have been the most common issue in the communities, when it did happen, it was not taken lightly. Those who had any physical altercations were to be "rebuked before everyone else."
10. Chapter 22 describes a number of details about life in the monastery. Which of these is a real item?

Answer: Monks were to sleep in their habits

This was to allow the monk to be able to wake up at any time and be ready to attend special prayer services. It also eliminated the need to spend money on extra clothes, or to attract attention to oneself.
Source: Author neon000

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