The Example of St. John of the Cross and the Carmelites - Test
  • 1. Who was St. John of the Cross?
A) A famous painter.
B) A courted knight in France.
C) A medieval philosopher.
D) A Spanish mystic and poet.
  • 2. What order did St. John of the Cross belong to?
A) Carmelite Order.
B) Franciscan Order.
C) Dominican Order.
D) Jesuit Order.
  • 3. In what year was St. John of the Cross born?
A) 1560.
B) 1534.
C) 1520.
D) 1542.
  • 4. Which order did St. Teresa of Ávila co-found with St. John of the Cross?
A) Claretians.
B) Benedictines.
C) Carmelites.
D) Augustinians.
  • 5. What does the 'dark night' symbolize in St. John of the Cross's writings?
A) Spiritual purification.
B) Worldly distractions.
C) Fear and confusion.
D) Physical suffering.
  • 6. What is the primary theme in St. John of the Cross's works?
A) Union with God.
B) Wealth and prosperity.
C) Political power.
D) Worldly achievements.
  • 7. St. John of the Cross was canonized in what year?
A) 1726.
B) 1750.
C) 1628.
D) 1800.
  • 8. Which spiritual classic did St. John of the Cross write?
A) The Cloud of Unknowing.
B) The Ascent of Mount Carmel.
C) The Imitation of Christ.
D) The Book of Hours.
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