110: Quiz on Current Fasting Practices for U.S. Catholics
Quiz
Which days are obligatory for fasting and abstinence for Catholics?
a) Ash Wednesday
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b) Good Friday
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c) Fridays during Lent
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d) All of the above
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Question explanation
According to the text, Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and Fridays during Lent are all obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics.
Until what age are the norms of fasting obligatory for members of the Latin Catholic Church?
a) 14
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b) 18
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c) 59
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d) 65
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Question explanation
The text states that the norms of fasting are obligatory for members of the Latin Catholic Church from age 18 until age 59.
What is considered meat for the purposes of abstinence?
a) Any animal-derived product except for gelatin, butter, cheese, and eggs
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b) Only land animals such as cows, sheep, or pigs
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c) Birds and land animals such as cows, sheep, or pigs
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d) Salt and freshwater species of fish, amphibians, reptiles, and shellfish
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Question explanation
According to the text, abstinence laws consider that meat comes only from animals such as chickens, cows, sheep, or pigs - all of which live on land. Birds are also considered meat.
Who is excused from fasting and abstinence outside of the age limits?
a) Pregnant or nursing women
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b) Physically or mentally ill individuals
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c) Both a and b
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d) None of the above
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Question explanation
The text states that those excused from fasting and abstinence outside of the age limits include the physically or mentally ill, including individuals suffering from chronic illnesses such as diabetes, as well as pregnant or nursing women.