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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. Life is God's gift, said Mother Teresa and it is present in the ____________, according to the book.

2. The worst suffering in the world is to feel ________ and unloved, according to the work of Mother Teresa.

3. _________ parents worry about the poverty in other countries without looking at the poverty that is already in their children at home.

4. There was also a young man with AIDS who was able to have great _________ in his life, not anger or fear.

5. __________ is the net which will catch souls, according to the words of Mother Teresa.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mother Teresa believe should happen when someone has success in their lives?

2. What does Mother Teresa believe that people should do with their money, according to the book?

3. What did Mother Teresa do with the money that she received from the Nobel Peace Prize?

4. What should happen if someone in the world every feels alone and abandoned, according to the book?

5. What does Mother Teresa have to say about those who are truly dependent on money and on the making of money?

6. What does Mother Teresa see herself as carrying with her as a result of her work with the poor?

7. What is beautiful, according to Mother Teresa, in reference to being with the elderly, according to the book?

8. What was the reason why the girl would not take the food that was offered to her by Mother Teresa?

9. What irritates Mother Teresa about the people who have more money than others and have earned privilege through their work?

10. Who does Mother Teresa name as some of the world's brothers and sisters, people who deserve respect?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Suffering gives us a chance to show others love and compassion, according to Mother Teresa.

Part 1: Do you agree with Mother Teresa that suffering has much to teach us?

Part 2: How do you think the world might change if there was no suffering?

Part 3: Do you think it's possible to have a world without suffering?

Essay Topic 3

The sisters once prayed in order to make the rain stop in the square, praying so hard they didn't ever realize the rain had stopped.

Part 1: Do you think it's a good idea to pray for the rain to stop?

Part 2: Why do you think the sisters felt it was a good idea to pray for rain to stop?

Part 3: What things might you pray for if you knew the prayer would come true?

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