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

Short Answer Questions

1. In an interview with Malcolm Muggeridge, what did Mother Teresa say she could not do because of her vow to the poor?

2. What did Mother Teresa wear when the Vatican awarded her the John XXIII Prize for Peace in 1971?

3. Which award, worth a quarter of a million lire, was presented to Mother Teresa in 1979 by the president of Italy?

4. Where was the Ann Lander's comment quoting Mother Teresa as saying, "They should smile more," sent from?

5. Which prominent Catholic writer has made the point that ranking contraception as a sin equivalent to abortion is cheapening the moral position on abortion?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine Mother Teresa's use of donation funds. Determine if there is more evidence of proper use, or misuse. Determine what constitutes misuse. Explain how Mother Teresa justifies her use of funds. Describe how her use of funds aids the poor.

Essay Topic 2

Establish Malcolm Muggeridge's view of and affect on Mother Teresa's fame. Consider how much of his work attributes for the world's general perception of her. Describe how The Missionary Position differs from Malcolm Muggeridge's film and book on Mother Teresa.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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