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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The less we have, the more we will ________, according to the teachings of Mother Teresa.

2. The first group of people with whom Mother Teresa worked were ___________ and the group helped them with basic needs.

3. Mother Teresa believes that a person should be ___________ as it is this quality which makes a person more like God.

4. Following Saint ___________, Mother Teresa believes that the poor are the masters of the people and that they must be treated as equals.

5. One should constantly pray during _________, according to Mother Teresa, as this will help to support the process.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mother Teresa believe a person will be judged by when they are about to go into Heaven?

2. What is the 'sickness' that Mother Teresa believes that there is no cure for, unless another helps them?

3. Why doesn't Mother Teresa agree that work and prayer are exclusive activities?

4. What does Mother Teresa see as the difference in the way that Europe sees its poor versus how India sees its poor?

5. What does Mother Teresa say should worry us at death since the idea of death should not worry us?

6. What does Mother Teresa believe the end result of doing God's work for his glory will be?

7. What is the excuse that Mother Teresa doesn't think people should believe in regards to holiness?

8. What was the main goal of Mother Teresa, according to the introduction of this book?

9. What do the poor want, according to the observances of Mother Teresa?

10. What does Thomas Aquinas have to say about the idea of holiness, according to Mother Teresa?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Other groups have arisen out of the service that Teresa and her nuns have provided.

Part 1: Do you think that one group always inspires other groups?

Part 2: Why do you think Teresa's group was so inspiring to others?

Part 3: How do you think you could change your life in order to emulate the work of Teresa?

Essay Topic 2

Teresa only acted on a feeling that she had about the things that God wanted her to do.

Part 1: Do you believe that acting on a feeling can be a positive thing?

Part 2: Why do you think Teresa never questioned her feelings?

Part 3: How do you think Teresa's life might have turned out if she hadn't acted on her feelings?

Essay Topic 3

Teresa points out the idea that it is fashionable to talk about the poor, but not to talk to them.

Part 1: Why do you think people are afraid to talk to the poor?

Part 2: Do you think that you would be afraid to talk to the poor if you were to encounter them?

Part 3: Why are people willing to talk about the poor in today's world?

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