Temperance, Fortitude, and the Theological Virtues

Question 1

Define magnanimity.

Answer 1

Seeking excellence in all things but especially in great things.

Question 2

Define magnificence.

Answer 2

Using one’s wealth to do great things.

Question 3

Define patience.

Answer 3

The ability to suffer evils well.

(Equanimity in the face of evils)

Question 4

Define perseverance.

Answer 4

Persisting in the arduous good until the end is achieved.

Question 5

Define longanimity.

Answer 5

The ability to await the good.

(“Longness of soul”)

Question 6

Define mortification.

Answer 6

The ability to suffer.

Question 7

Define shame.

Answer 7

The fear of being perceived as lowly.

Question 8

Define honestia.

(Also called “integrity”).

Answer 8

Always seeking to do what is virtuous in each situation.

Question 9

Define abstinence.

Answer 9

Refraining from eating certain kinds of food.

Question 10

Define fasting.

Answer 10

Refraining from eating food in general.

Question 11

Define sobriety.

Answer 11

Moderating one’s use of alcohol.

Question 12

Define continence.

Answer 12

Remaining steadfast in will despite the tumult of the appetites.

Question 13

Define chastity.

Answer 13

Moderating carnal pleasures of touch.

Question 14

Define virginity.

Answer 14

Always refraining from taking delight, even interiorly, from carnal pleasures.

Question 15

Define clemency (meekness).

Answer 15

Moderation of the delight of vindication (of anger).

Question 16

Define modesty proper.

Answer 16

Keeping one’s externals from drawing others into sins against the 6th and 9th commandments.

Question 17

Define humility (3 features).

Answer 17

• Willingness to live in accordance with truth.
• Restraint of the irascible appetite from striving for excellence beyond one’s state.
• Not judging oneself greater than he is.

Question 18

Define eutrapelia.

Answer 18

The virtue of right recreation.

Question 19

Define sportsmanship.

Answer 19

Regulating one’s pleasure in relation to games or play.

Question 20

Define decorum.

Answer 20

Moderating one’s externals to suit person and circumstance.

Question 21

Define silence (two features).

Answer 21

• Speaking only when necessary.
• Maintaining interior quiet of the appetites.

Question 22

Define studiosity.

Answer 22

Seeking to have knowledge according to one’s state in life.

Question 23

Define the virtue of simplicity.

Answer 23

Modifying one’s externals as to quantity (having neither more than is necessary nor less).

Question 24

Define faith.

Answer 24

Giving assent to the deposit of faith.

Question 25

Define hope.

Answer 25

Awaiting beatitude and having confidence in God’s aid.

Question 26

Define charity.

Answer 26

Loving God and one’s neighbour for the sake of God.