Barnabas the Juggler Quiz

Who is the main character in the story?

• The monk

• The Virgin Mary

• Barnabas

• The abbey leader

What is Barnabas's talent?

• Singing

• Drawing

• Painting

• Juggling

What did Barnabas do for a living?

• He taught children

• He begged for food

• He performed juggling tricks

• He worked in a monastery

Why did Barnabas travel from town to town?

• To visit churches

• To find his family

• To run away from danger

• To earn a living by performing

Why is juggling still a meaningful talent in the story?

• It was easy to learn

• It was accepted by the crowd

• It brought joy and was done with love

• It made him rich

Where did Barnabas rest one cold evening?

• A church

• A palace

• A monastery

• A barn

How did the monks honor the Virgin Mary?

• By cooking meals

• By building a tower

• By painting, singing, and writing

• By ringing bells

Why did Barnabas feel sad while in the monastery?

• He was sick

• He didn't understand Latin

• He had nothing to offer Mary

• He was not allowed to stay

What did Barnabas think about his own talent?

• It was greater than the monks' gifts

• It was holy and special

• It was not good enough

• It should be hidden forever

What lesson can we learn from this part of the story?

• Only artistic gifts are accepted

• Comparing talents is unimportant; sincerity matters

• Monks should be the only ones who serve God

• Everyone must write poems to be worthy