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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who maintained that "ensoulment" was the point in which a life becomes human and mortal?

2. Who wrote the short story, "The Free Radio" in East, West?

3. When awarded with the Nobel Peace Prize, what reason did Mother Teresa give to explain why many young people in the West were on drugs?

4. How much did Charles Keating donate to Mother Teresa?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Mother Teresa's stance on procreation. Determine whether or not the impact of her stance is diminished by her status as an elderly virgin, whether or not her solution to abortion is a solution, and whether her stance is harmful or helpful. Consider Mother Teresa's reasons to reconsider her stance, and why she did not.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the author's stance on religion and how it is apparent in the book. Consider how his stance affects the validity of his book and explains his purpose for writing it. Establish the degree of his bias over the content.

Essay Topic 3

Establish the author's reasons for writing this book. Decide if it is our duty to look closely at Mother Teresa and people like her. Describe how the author's concerns about Mother Teresa are or are not validated in the book

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