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