DON BOSCO MATRIC. Hr. Sec. SCHOOL- Primary Section Egmore, Chennai 600 008 Don Bosco Quiz - 2016-17 Std. IV & V 1. Who were Don Bosco s parents? Francis Bosco and Margaret Occhiana 2. When and where was Johnny Bosco born? 16th August 1815 (Wednesday) at Becchi 3. How old was Johnny when his father died? 2 years old 4. Name Johnny s own brother? Joseph Bosco 5. Name Johnny s step brother? Anthony Bosco 6. Who was Johnny s first educator? his mother, Margaret Bosco 7. Did Don Bosco belong to a rich or poor family? poor family 8. At what age did John Bosco have his first dream? at the age of 9 9. When did Johnny receive Jesus in Holy Communion? at the age of 10 10. What does the word Don mean? Don means father, the title given to priests in Italy 11. Who helped John to learn Latin? Don Colosso 12. When did John Bosco leave home? at the age of 14 years in 1829 13. How old was Don Bosco when he entered the seminary? He was about 20 years old 14. When was Don Bosco ordained a priest? 5th June 1841 15. Why did Don Bosco want to become a priest? to look after the abandoned youth 16. What secret did he follow to win the hearts of the young? Love 17. Who was Don Bosco s patron saint for the oratory? Saint Francis of Sales 18. How did Mary help Don Bosco in the construction of the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians? by working miracles 19. Where did Don Bosco build the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians? at Turin, Italy 20. Which Pope was the greatest benefactor of Don Bosco? Pope Pius IX 21. Who was Don Rua? Don Rua was the first successor of Don Bosco 22. To which country did Don Bosco send his first Salesian Missionaries? to Argentina 23. When and where did Don Bosco meet Don Rua? 1841 in the market of Turin, Italy 24. What was the symbol used by Don Bosco for obedience? handkerchief
25. In the plague of 1854 what saved Don Bosco and his boys from contracting it? Medal of Our Lady and Purity of Life 26. When and where did the Salesians come to India? in 1906, Thanjavur 27. What is the motto of the Salesian Society? Work and Temperance 28. With what prayer did Don Bosco begin his oratory? a Hail Mary 29. What did Don Bosco suggest to receive favours from Mary? Novena to Mary Help of Christians 30. Don Bosco was ready to close down his houses rather than to remove this daily practice. What was it? the Rosary 31. What did Mama Margaret instill in the mind of John Bosco from his childhood? to love God and to be kind to the poor 32. What did Mama Margaret often tell her children? God sees you 33. How did John Bosco follow the example of his mother s love for the poor? He would exchange a loaf of his own white bread for black bread 34. Mention a few trades John Bosco learnt? being a blacksmith, a tailor, a shoemaker and a carpenter 35. How was John Bosco s first dream interpreted by his brothers and mother? Antony said John Bosco would become a chief of robbers, Joseph said he would become a shepherd but Mama Margaret said he would become a priest 36. What did Don Bosco tell those who asked him to rest? First tell the devil to rest and I ll rest too 37. What did Don Bosco give the architect start the basilica to Mary in Turin? The plan and eight lire 38. What did Mama Margaret tell Don Bosco when he became a priest? Mama Margaret said if ever you become rich I shall never enter your home 39. How was Don Bosco protected form his enemies who attempted to kill him? A big grey-coloured dog appeared and followed Don Bosco step by step but would disappear as soon as the danger was over 40. When did Don Bosco die? 31st January 1888 41. When was Don Bosco buried? 6th February 1888 42. How old was Don Bosco when he died? 72 years 5 months and 15 days 43. How many times did Don Bosco visit Rome? 19 times
44. Who was the first boy to benefit from Don Bosco s love? Bartholomev Garelli 45. What did Don Bosco teach about courtesy and charity? We capture hearts through courtesy, Courtesy is the cream of charity 46. To whom did Don Bosco pray in times of trouble? Don Bosco had recourse to Mary Help of Christians 47. When was Don Bosco canonized and by whom? on Easter Sunday, 1 st April 1934 by Pope Pius XI 48. What system did Don Bosco use to win the hearts of youth? the system of love 49. What is written on the door of Don Bosco s room? Every moment of time is a treasure 50. Which was the best means used by Don Bosco to preserve the boys in joy and happiness? frequent confession and communion 51. Who was the boy raised from the dead by Don Bosco? Charles 52. What was the secret of Don Bosco s miraculous work? Intimate and continual conversation with God 53. What made Don Bosco s mission successful? Always with the boys 54. Which are the three adjectives that can be applied to Don Bosco as a confessor? Loving, reasonable and wise 55. What is an Oratory? An oratory (Youth Centre) is the most important apostolate of all Salesians 56. What was Don Bosco s film resolution? to save souls 57. Who did Don Bosco choose as the universal protector? St.Joseph 58. What is Don Bosco s system of education? Reason, Religion and Love Preventive system 59. Where are the headquarters of the world wide Salesian Society? in Rome 60. Who was the first Indian Salesian Priest and Indian Brother? Fr.Ignatius Muthu and Bro.Savarimuthu 61. Who was the first Salesian missionary to come to India? Fr.Tomatis 62. Which was the second religious family founded by Don Bosco? Daughters of Mary Help of Christians 63. What book of Don Bosco, is his best seller? The Companion of Youth
64. What did Don Bosco say on the role of music in Salesian Houses? A Salesian House without music is like a body without a soul 65. What did Don Bosco say about good nights? It is a key to good behaviour to smooth running of the School and boarding and success in education 66. What words of St.Philip Neri was Don Bosco accustomed to quote regarding cheerfulness? Play, jump about, shout, enjoy yourself as much as ever you please but do not commit sin 67. Who was the second saintly boy at the Oratory? Mickey Magone 68. What was the miracle Don Bosco worked on 1st November 1878? He multiplied chestnuts 69. How many members formed the society for the first time? 18 members including Don Bosco 70. After whom are the Salesian named? St.Francis of Sales 71. How many were the Salesians at the time of Don Bosco s death? 768 72. Whose cooperation did Don Bosco enlist in the founding of this second society? Saint Mary Mazzrello (1837-1881) 73. What did Don Bosco call his Salesian brothers? Religious in short sleeves 74. What did Don Bosco expect of this Salesian brothers? Obeservance of the vows and ordinary life of a good Christian well lived 75. When was Don Bosco beatified? 2 nd June 1929 76. Who are the successors of Don Bosco? Bl.Michael Rua, Fr.Paul Albera, Bl.Philip Rinaldi, Fr.Peter Ricaldone, Fr.Renato Ziggiotti, Fr.Aloysius Riceeri, Fr.Egidio Vigano and Fr.Edmundo Vecchi 77. Who is the present Rector Major of the Salesian Society? Fr.Pascual Chavez 78. Who was Don Bosco s double? Don Rua, his successor 79. How many Salesians were there in the first missionary expedition? Ten 80. When was Salesian Province of Madras erected? 24 th July 1934 81. Who were the first Salesian Martyrs? Mons.Louis Versigilia, Fr.Callisto Caravario in China 82. Who is the first Salesian pupil outside Italy on the way to be declared a Saint? Zeffirino Namancura, the son of a Indian Chief of South America
83. Who is the first Indian Salesian to be a member of the Superior Council? Fr.Thomas Panakezham 84. What did Pope Leo XII say to Don Bosco regarding his work? Your work is undoubtedly God s work, hence go forward courageously and fearlessly 85. What did Pius XI say to a group of Alpine guides? Don Bosco was a guide, who led thousands of boys to the high peaks of Christian life, of sanctified labour and of holiness 86. What did Cardinal Nina, the first Cardinal Protector of the Salesians say to the Pope when he was asked his opinion of Don Bosco? I believe him yo be not a mere man, but a giant with long arms who has succeeded in embracing and drawing to himself the world 87. What did Mgr.Fulton Sheen say about the Salesians? The Salesians remind me of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes. The growth of the society is due to the Holy Spirit and the intercession of Don Bosco and nothing short of a miracle 88. What did Roosevelt say about Don Bosco? A real educator, a master in the direction of vocations and a pioneer of professional and agricultural schools 89. What is the chief characteristic of a Salesian House? Family Spirit 90. With whom Johnny Bosco exchange his white bread?... Matta Seconda in 1824 91. What was Johnny Bosco s nick name?... The Cowboy of Becchi 92. When did Johnny Bosco receive his First Holy Communion?... 26 th March 1826. 93. Who taught Johnny Bosco violin, organ, tailoring etc?... John Robert, a tailor. 94. When did Johnny Bosco receive the Cassock?... 25 th October 1835. 95. When was Johnny Bosco ordained a priest?... 5 th June 1841. 96. When did Johnny Bosco join in seminary?... 30 th October 1835 at Chieri. 97. Who was the intimate friend of Johnny Bosco?... Louis Comollo. 98. Where was Johnny Bosco as a young worker for two years, untill he was fourteen?... He was with the Moglia family at Momcucco and worked in their farm. 99. To what sickness did the oratory boys go to the aid of the stricken?... Cholera 100. What remedy did Don Bosco suggest against the plague of 1854?.. The medal of Our Lady and the purity of life. Competition Date 31 st January 2017