The Story of St. Valentine

Who was the Christian leader among the Romans mentioned in the story?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Bishop Valentine

• Emperor Claudius II

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Why did Valentine help soldiers get married in his church despite it being against the law?

• He wanted to defy Emperor Claudius II

• He believed in the power of love and marriage

• He wanted to start a rebellion within the army

• He was forced to do so by the soldiers

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How did the word about soldiers' secret weddings reach the public?

• The soldiers openly celebrated their weddings

• Valentine announced it in public speeches

• The soldiers' wives couldn't keep it a secret

• It was leaked through rumors

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True or False: The word about soldiers' secret weddings reached the public because the soldiers openly celebrated their weddings.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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What did Bishop Valentine believe about love and marriage?

• Love and marriage should be discouraged

• Love and marriage are unnecessary

• Love and marriage should be encouraged

• Love and marriage are reserved for the wealthy

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Why did Emperor Claudius II make a law prohibiting soldiers from getting married?

• To encourage soldiers to focus on their military duties

• To prevent soldiers from having families and growing soft

• To reduce the population in the Roman Empire

• To establish a new tradition in the Roman army

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What was the consequence of Valentine's actions, leading to his arrest?

• Exile from Rome

• Imprisonment

• Financial penalties

• Banishment from the church

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True or False: The jailer's daughter used to bring Valentine his food while he was in prison.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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True or False: The miraculous event between Valentine and the jailer's daughter involved predicting the future.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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What did Valentine do on the night before his execution?

• Escaped from prison

• Wrote a letter to Emperor Claudius II

• Wrote a final message to the jailer's daughter

• Prepared for his execution

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