Quiz for Document 7-2: Saint Benedict of Nursia, The Rule of Saint Benedict (529)

1. Document Link

   The Rule of Saint Benedict organized the monks’ routine in a way that ensured they would never be

   A.

   tempted by sin.

   B.

   tired.

   C.

   hungry.

   D.

   idle.

   The Rule of Saint Benedict organized the monks’ routine in a way that ensured they would never be

2. Document Link

   According to the Rule of Saint Benedict, monks were expected to spend a considerable amount of time

   A.

   reading.

   B.

   giving sermons.

   C.

   feeding the poor.

   D.

   recruiting new brothers.

   According to the Rule of Saint Benedict, monks were expected to spend a considerable amount of time

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   Based on the Rule of Saint Benedict, what was Benedict’s attitude toward manual labor?

   A.

   It sullied the soul.

   B.

   It was a necessary evil.

   C.

   It was not appropriate for monks.

   D.

   It was honorable and even holy.

   Based on the Rule of Saint Benedict, what was Benedict’s attitude toward manual labor?