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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Chapters 3 - 4).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Brooks say, in Chapter 3, is the most powerful way of fighting sin?
(a) Living in a sweet, loving way.
(b) Giving to charity.
(c) Going to church.
(d) Practicing what you preach.

2. What well-known war correspondent's work did the radio program Brooks describes in Chapter 1 feature?
(a) David Mitchell.
(b) David Halberstam.
(c) Ernie Pyle.
(d) Carl Bernstein.

3. Why does Brooks say Day inspired generations of Catholics to come after her?
(a) She advocated for the church to allow female priests.
(b) She was a fantastic and persuasive writer.
(c) She gave up her whole life to become a nun.
(d) She was a concrete living example of Catholic ideals.

4. What does Brooks say his book is about in his introduction?
(a) Jesus.
(b) Adam II.
(c) Careers.
(d) Job.

5. What is one characteristic that people who are calm and centered in their lives exhibit, according to Brooks in the Introduction?
(a) They radiate a sort of moral joy.
(b) They give money to the poor.
(c) They hug everyone.
(d) They read constantly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who founded Hull House?

2. Which important political figure did Perkins assist early in his career?

3. What significant federal program was Perkins an advocate for?

4. What biblical reference does Brooks use to describe two opposing sides of human nature?

5. When did Day officially join the Catholic Church?

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