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Michael’s College Higher Education Department

Midterm Examination
RS – 2N RELIGIONS, RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCES AND SPIRITUALITY

I. Multiple Choice. Direction: Choose your best answer from the given choices. Write the letter only
of your best choice.

1. Which among the following does not show that persons are relational?
a. Sharing ideas c. Playing basketball with friends
b. Talking with people d. Being alone
2. What movies best emphasized that human beings are embodied spirits?
a. World War Z c. Warm Bodies
b. Walking Dead d. Train to Busan
3. What is the greatest obstacle to authentic freedom?
a. Sin c. Lust
b. Pride d. Anger
4. Which of the following best shows that “persons are conscious beings”?
a. Intelligent but disrespectful c. Religious yet hypocrite
b. Wise yet dishonest d. Sinful yet loving
5. What is the greatest challenge for all of us as Christians or followers of God?
a. To live a good life c. To be a moral person
b. To be forgiving d. To love our enemies
6. What is our best basis for our dignity as human beings?
a. Saints c. Jesus Christ
b. Mary d. Venerable Ignacia
7. What is the erroneous meaning of freedom for us?
a. To be free at all times c. To do what I want
b. To get I want d. All of the above
8. What is that inner voice which guides us in our moral life?
a. Whisper c. Voice of God
b. Good News d. Conscience
9. How do we form Christian conscience?
a. Through faith c. Personal prayer
b. Through Holy Eucharist d. All of the above
10. What is that proximate norm of personal morality?
a. Law c. Conscience
b. Freedom d. Responsibility
11. What is that kind of freedom that opposes our true self-becoming with others in community?
a. freedom from c. freedom to
b. freedom for d. freedom through
12. What actions below considered as moral?
I. Sandy cheats in his examination.
II. Peter prays everyday.
III. John attends the First Friday Mass.
IV. Maria lied to her parents.
a. I only c. II and III
b. IV only d. I and IV
13. What examples below considered as “freedom from”?
I. I keep on telling lies with my friends.
II. I have a habit of smoking cigarettes.
III. I usually watch pornographic films.
IV. I usually help people in need.
a. IV b. I, II, III c. I & II d. III
 14. What is that kind of freedom that we grow fully before God and our fellow human persons, in
authentic love?
a. freedom from c. freedom to
b. freedom for d. freedom through
15. What are the essential aspects of conscience in order for us to judge the act as good or evil?
I. The nature or object of the act
II. The status of the persons
III. Our intention as agents or doers of the act
IV. The circumstances which affect the morality of the act.
a. II only c. I, III, IV
b. I, II, III d. II, III, IV
16. According to John 8:32, “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free”, what does
this imply?
a. I am free of my duties and responsibilities.
b. I am set free of my debt.
c. I come to know God and renew my life.
d. I know the truth and I am saddened.

Questions #17-20 will be based from the story below:

On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal
life?” “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?” He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your
heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ “You
have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.” But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus,
“And who is my neighbor?” In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked
by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead.  A priest happened to be
going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side.  So too, a Levite, when he came to
the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and
when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put
the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him.  The next day he took out two denarii and gave
them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may
have. “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?” The expert in the
law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.” Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”

17. Who do you think was a neighbour to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?
a. Priest b. Levite c. Samaritan d. Jesus
18. Where do you think the man was going who was attacked by robbers?
a. Galilee b. Samaria c. Jerusalem d. Jericho
19. What is the moral of the story?
a. Love God. c. Love your neighbour.
b. Love yourself. d. Love your enemies.
20. What is the title of the story?
a. The Law c. The Good Samaritan
b. The Love d. The Parable of the Good Samaritan
21. What is the specific topic that Darnell Jackson is talking?
a. Value of Human c. Value of Human Worth
b. Human Value d. Human Worth
22. What is the occupation of Darnell Jackson?
a. Doctor c. Athlete
b. Dentist d. Judge
23. Which of the following is the best definition of human worth according to Darnell Jackson?
a. It is the value of a human being.
b. It is based on merely in your performance.
c. It is the quality of the task that is given to you.

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 d. It is the conscious decision to compassionately do something that has a positive impact
upon another.
24. Which of the following people do their jobs with human worth?
a. Daisy is always late in her work.
b. Rose is hardworking but she keeps on clamouring.
c. Jasmine keeps on working even under pressure.
d. Gloria works with joy and gives her very best inspite of misjudgement.
25. Which of the following actions that has a greatest impact upon another?
a. Kindness c. Loving
b. Honesty d. All of the above
26. Which of the following best shows that human being has worth?
a. Human being is a social being.
b. Human being is personal being.
c. Human being is a unique being.
d. Human being is a loving being.
27. According to Darnell Jackson, how do you measure human worth in a manufacturing job?
a. It is based on the salary of the employee.
b. It is based on the educational attainment of the employee.
c. It is based on the performance of the employee.
d. It is based on the family background of the employee.
28. According to Darnell Jackson, what is that thing that has a negative impact on human worth?
a. Money c. Distraction
b. Salary d. Technology
29. What program did Darnell Jackson give his talk about human worth?
a. YouTube c. GMA
b. Facebook d. TEDx
30. What is the greatest distraction of Darnell Jackson?
a. Facebook c. Television
b. Netflix d. Computer games
31. When was the video of Darnell Jackson posted in YouTube?
a. September 11, 2011 c. September 8, 2008
b. September 22, 2015 d. September 25, 2017
32. What is that thing that we cannot afford to waste?
a. Money c. Time
b. Food d. Water
33. What are the things that you do not have the will power to get rid of easily according to Darnell
Jackson?
a. Distraction c. Regrets
b. Challenges d. Problems
34. What is that thing that makes you live in the past, ignoring the present and hindering the
future?
a. Distraction c. Regrets
b. Challenges d. Problems
35. What is our mission on this world according to Darnell Jackson?
a. To love others c. To forgive others
b. To help others d. To share with others

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II. Read the scenario below. Write your answers in an essay form.
Criteria for grading:

Content 6
Creativity 2
Grammar 2
TOTAL 10

A. In a Sunday morning, a family going to a church. Suddenly, the youngest child of the family ask a
question: Why do we need to go to church every Sunday? Is religion really important? As one of the
member of the family, how are you going to answer the question?

We agree that the Christian sabbath, which we reverently observe on Sunday, the first day of the
week, is the Lord's Day, which we celebrate as a day of rest and prayer and as a continued memorial
of our Savior's redemption. Religion aids in the formation of an ethical system as well as the
regulation of morals in daily life. Religion serves as a socialization tool. Religion thereby contributes to
the development of virtues such as affection, empathy, respect, and peace.

B. Once upon a time, there are two close friends named Peter and Mohammad. Until they have an
argument about their beliefs because Peter believes In Holy Bible while Mohammad believes in Holy
Quran. If you are in their situation, what would be the best solution to their problem?

Explain to them that no matter what religion we are, there is only one God and we should respect one
another despite of our religion.

III. ESSAY. Explain briefly but completely.

Rubrics:
For 5 points

5 – Explained clearly and presented thoroughly with complete data.

1. Based from self-evaluation, what kind of person you are? Are you person with value or a person
with no value? Explain. (5 pts.)

There is still something we keep dear to our hearts in our lives; it may be our ideals, morals, or even
our own convictions. Values are qualities that are very valuable to us, but we never know how much
we appreciate them in our lives. Respect for others and myself is something I hold in high regard. In
any case, it is important to have respect for others at all times. Respecting others' views, interests,
and ideals demonstrates that you are aware of their emotions and assures them that they are just as
valuable as everyone else.
Good Luck & God Bless!