By the time you read this, quiztastics, our beloved Pope Benedict XVI will have just stepped down from the pontificate. In honor of his service as the Holy Father, I’ve created a quiz to test your knowledge on our now-former pope. Enjoy. (Hint: If you’re stumped on any of the questions, see the extensive bio on Pope Benedict XVI inside this issue!)
1) Saints
Which of the following saints was canonized by Pope Benedict XVI?
a) St. Lorenzo Ruiz
b) St. Maximilian Kolbe
c) St. Andre Bessette
d) St. Mary Faustina Kowalska
2) Travel
True or false: Pope Benedict XVI visited six of the world’s seven continents during his pontificate.
a) True
b) False
3) Family
Pope Benedict XVI’s father, Joseph Ratzinger Sr., held what job in Germany?
a) Baker
b) Accountant
c) Police officer
d) Stenographer
4) Pre-papacy
In 1977, then-Father Joseph Ratzinger was appointed by Pope John Paul II as the leader of which German archdiocese?
a) Berlin
b) Cologne
c) Hamburg
d) Munich-Freising
5) Writings
What was the title of Pope Benedict XVI’s third papal encyclical?
a) “Caritas in Veritate”
b) “Spe Salvi”
c) “Deus Caritas Est”
d) “Beati Pauperes Spiritu”
6) Family
True or false: Pope Benedict XVI’s brother, Georg Ratzinger, is a cardinal eligible to vote in the upcoming papal conclave.
a) True
b) False
7) Hobbies
Which famous German musical composer is Pope Benedict XVI’s favorite? (He once said that works from this composer are “pure inspiration. Each tone is correct and could not be different.”)
a) Bach
b) Beethoven
c) Handel
d) Mozart
Answers: 1) c, 2) a, 3) c, 4) d, 5) a, 6) b, 7) d