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This week we observe the Feast days of St. Mary Magdalene (July 22) and St. James the Apostle (July 25^th). To celebrate, take our quiz about the two early Saints and see how much you know about these great Disciples of Christ.

The Penitent Magdalene painting of saint Mary Magdalene by Titian dating to around 1531

St. Mary Magdalene & St. James the Greater Quiz

It is said that one day, as he was praying, The Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to him and ask him to build something. What was it?*
- A house
- A temple
- A church
- A boat
When Jesus met Mary Magdalene, how many demons did he cast out of her?*
- 7
- 8
- 6
- 5
Who was St. James the Greater with when he first encountered Jesus?*
- His father and John the Apostle.
- He was on his own
- His Grandfather and Mary Magdalene.
- His mother and John the Baptist.
How many times is Mary Magdalene's name mentioned in the bible?*
- 15
- 8
- 12
- 20
There were two Disciples named James. St. James the Greater and St. James the Less, what do we think is the reason for this distinction?*
- St. James the Less had less money
- Jesus was closer with St. James the Greater than he was with St. James the Less.
- It is believed that St. James "the Less" was the shorter of the two.
- St. James the Greater said "Great stuff Jesus" all the time.
St. Mary Magdalene is the patron saint of?*
- Contrition, midwives and migraines.
- Convents, carpenters and aunts.
- Magdala, nuns and motorcyclists.
- Converts, repentant sinners and pharmacists.
True or False? Th bible states that St. Mary Magdalene was the first person to see Jesus when he was resurrected?*
- True
- False
How old was Mary Magdalene when she first met Jesus?*
- We don't know
- 32
- 30
- 28
How did St. James the Greater die?*
- Martyred for his faith by King Herod.
- While evangelising in Africa.
- Drowned in a fishing accident.
- Peacefully in his sleep.
St. James is the patron saint of?*
- Pilgrims and Spain
- Writers and Belgium
- Waiters and France
- Plumbers and Portugal

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