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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who maintained that "ensoulment" was the point in which a life becomes human and mortal?

2. Who, according to the second chapter of "Good Works & Heroic Virtues," are the Catholic Church's official dogmas mainly derived from?

3. In Catholicism, what is a woman experiencing danger in childbirth supposed to do?

4. What prize did Prince Philip award to Mother Teresa in 1973?

5. "It is often said, inside the Church and out of it, that there is something grotesque about lectures on _________ when delivered by those who have shunned it."

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mother Teresa is quoted as saying "...we cannot work for the rich; neither can we accept any money for what we do. Ours has to be a free service, and to the poor." Describe how Mother Teresa is, or is not true to her claim. Consider if Mother Teresa ever appears to be serving the rich, or soliciting money.

Essay Topic 2

Compare Mother Teresa to well known evangelists. Consider what sets her apart, and what similarities they share. Determine if the similarities are mostly positive or negative.

Essay Topic 3

The author categorizes his work as a polemic. Describe how the book fits in the polemic genre. Explain if the book is an effective polemic, or if it is lacking. Explain if Mother Teresa makes a difficult subject for a polemic, or a perfect one.

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