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

2. At what age did Ida Eisenhower leave her domestic job to strike out on her own and enroll in high school?
(a) 15.
(b) 20.
(c) 13.
(d) 17.

3. What was the name of the radical newspaper where Day got her first job?
(a) The Worker's Rebellion.
(b) The Morning Herald.
(c) The Red Banner.
(d) The Call.

4. Kierkegaard once wrote that only the one who descends into the underworld does which of the following?
(a) Redeems herself.
(b) Reaps the rewards.
(c) Rescues the beloved.
(d) Finds the light.

5. What newspaper did Day found?
(a) The Catholic Light.
(b) The San Francisco Chronicle.
(c) The Catholic Worker.
(d) The Modesto Bee.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Introduction, how does Brooks say people of great virtue make other people feel?

2. Where was Ida Eisenhower born?

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

4. Who led a factory strike in 1909 to try to help female industrial workers improve their work conditions?

5. What did Day name her daughter?

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