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

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter 2 in "Good Works and Heroic Virtues" the author contends that a clear correlation can be found between the limitation of family _____ and the life chances of the family members.

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

3. Who publicly represents the Christian fundamentalist cohort, founded by Pat Robertson?

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

5. In what city did Mother Teresa accept the Good Samaritan award?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Describe the impact Roman Catholicism had on Mother Teresa's life. Decide how many of her qualities can be attributed to her Catholicism. Consider the following questions:

a) How much of Mother Teresa is unique?

b) How much of Mother Teresa is molded from the church?

c) Does she appear to have a sense of self?

d) If the Church were to create the perfect nun, how different would it be from Mother Teresa?

e) Did Mother Teresa's devotion to the church create or destroy her?

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