The smallest and last-born of Canada's famed quintuplets enters convent

Marie Dion, the youngest of Canada's famous Dionne quintuplets, bids farewell to her family as she enters a life of prayer and contemplation at a Roman Catholic convent. The transcript recalls the birth of the quintuplets in 1934 and their early years. Marie's journey from school to her decision to become a nun is highlighted, culminating in her entry into the convent where she will undergo a period of postulancy and novitiate before potentially taking her perpetual vows.

What significant event is associated with May 28th, 1934, in the context of the Dionne family?

• The quintuplets' first birthday

• Marie Dion's decision to become a nun

• The quintuplets' graduation from high school

• The birth of the Dionne quintuplets

Why were the Dionne quintuplets considered more valuable during wartime?

• They could perform in entertainment shows

• They were more than five times as useful as one nine-year-old

• They were seen as a symbol of hope and resilience

• They were able to work in factories

What was Marie Dion's significant life decision in 1952?

• To become a nun in a cloistered order

• To become a teacher

• To travel the world

• To pursue a career in medicine

What is the initial stage Marie Dion will undergo upon entering the convent?

• Becoming a postulant

• Leading the convent

• Taking perpetual vows

• Starting a novitiate

How long will Marie Dion be a novitiate before taking her perpetual vows?

• One year

• Two years

• Three years

• Six months