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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which words will have no literal meaning in the future of the People's Republic of China, according to Chapter 2 of "Good Works and Heroic Virtues?"

2. Which biblical prophet did the deputy district attorney quote in his letter to Mother Teresa?

3. Which group awarded Mother Teresa with a medallion inscribed with, "Food For All: Holy Year 1975"?

4. What expression does Washington vernacular still contain in honor of the United State Senators who did an infamous con man favors while receiving vast campaign donations in the form of other people's money?

5. When was Mother Teresa awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author categorizes his work as a polemic. Describe how the book fits in the polemic genre. Explain if the book is an effective polemic, or if it is lacking. Explain if Mother Teresa makes a difficult subject for a polemic, or a perfect one.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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.

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