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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why should one not kill?
(a) Only God can kill.
(b) Satan is the one killer.
(c) Life is both sacred and of great value.
(d) Life is in short supply.

2. What are the most striking and temporally proximal precursors to Christian baptism?
(a) The parting of the Red Sea.
(b) Jesus' walk on water.
(c) The flood.
(d) The works of John the Baptist.

3. Those born within the Catholic faith are most likely to have a Confirmation rite when they are _____________.
(a) An infant.
(b) A small child.
(c) An adolescent.
(d) An adult.

4. What are the sources and types of law briefly explained?
(a) There is God as the source of all laws.
(b) There is God's law and the law of the land.
(c) There is the law of man.
(d) There is God as the source of eternal law, and as the creator of natural laws and revealed law.

5. What kind of bond is the matrimonial bond in Catholicism?
(a) An ecclesiastical order indicative of numerous duties towards the other members.
(b) An order indicative of a few duties.
(c) A required bond of those who do not become priests.
(d) A permanent bond in life and death.

6. Freedom within the spectrum of choices that "fall amongst the good" is only furthered and enhanced by what?
(a) Intimacy with others.
(b) Intimacy with the Church.
(c) Intimacy with Christ.
(d) Intimacy with oneself.

7. What follows Confession?
(a) Confusion.
(b) Reconciliation.
(c) Embarrassment.
(d) A sinless life.

8. What is the term used in the context of specific requests for love and dedication on the levels of mind and heart and through action?
(a) Courage.
(b) Love.
(c) Hope.
(d) Peace.

9. What are the different Holy Orders?
(a) Bishop, priest, and deacon.
(b) Deacon and lay assistant.
(c) Bishop and priest.
(d) Pope, bishop, and priest.

10. The first article here is about what?
(a) The image of God.
(b) The name of God.
(c) The life of God.
(d) The love of God.

11. Baptism initiates people into what?
(a) A sinless life.
(b) The crucifixion of the Christ.
(c) A family.
(d) A happy life.

12. This is one of the rituals designed to "help remedy a situation when there is a problem."
(a) Anointing of the sick.
(b) Penance and reconciliation.
(c) Baptism and confirmation.
(d) Eucharist and confirmation.

13. How does Catholic ordination enable the minister to be?
(a) As a powerful leader.
(b) As a judgmental leader.
(c) As sinless.
(d) As a clear window to the light of Christ's power.

14. Why is oil used during Confirmation?
(a) It is preferred by those being confirmed.
(b) It has a nice smell.
(c) It is easy to come by.
(d) It is luxurious and functional.

15. What do these sacraments make someone, regarding the Church?
(a) An obedient servant.
(b) A nuisance.
(c) A functional part of the Church.
(d) A leader of a church.

Short Answer Questions

1. Through practicing what virtues can Christians come closer to understanding how to serve God?

2. Can one's motivations and intentions be highly relevant?

3. What is the notion of conversion of heart?

4. Does the individual have the choice to decide whether to do good or evil?

5. When is it viewed as perfectly acceptable to forgo marriage?

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