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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. Mother Teresa believes the secret to Christianity is to _______, according to her words in this book.

2. During what time did Mother Teresa received her next calling in order to serve others in the area?

3. Give until it ________, according to the teachings of Mother Teresa, and then give some more.

4. Christ will transform love itself into __________, according to one of Mother Teresa's ideas.

5. Mother Teresa's first order was one that was dedicated to ______ of all, rich and poor alike, according to the book.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Mother Teresa say the purpose of feeding ourselves should be, according to her life?

4. What does Mother Teresa think would make politicians better politicians in the end, according to the book?

5. What does Mother Teresa say that countries should worry more about rather than defending their borders?

6. What did Mother Teresa do when she received her first call to the ministry when she was a young woman?

7. Why did Mother Teresa moved to India after her time in Ireland, according to the introduction?

8. Why does the couple decide to give the money for their wedding to Mother Teresa instead of having a big wedding?

9. Who were the residents of the Home for the Dying that Mother Teresa eventually opened up as a part of her service?

10. What does Mother Teresa say can increase one's faith when it seems to be diminished, according to the book?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Teresa simply wants to give people some human dignity when they are living in miserable conditions.

Part 1: Why do you think Teresa feels dignity is so important to maintain?

Part 2: What might happen to you if you were to lose your dignity?

Part 3: How do you preserve your dignity today in this modern world?

Essay Topic 2

War can not be just, according to Mother Teresa. No human should end the life of another human being.

Part 1: Why do you think that Mother Teresa feels no war is just?

Part 2: Do you agree that no war can ever be just?

Part 3: How do you think the world would work if the only wars fought were the just ones?

Essay Topic 3

Teresa points out that disgust is something that is normal, but getting over it is a sign of heroism.

Part 1: Do you think that you would be disgusted by the poor and by the sick?

Part 2: How do you think a person gets over their feelings of disgust for others?

Part 3: Why do you think it's important for a person to get over their feelings of disgust when helping others?

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