The Moral Logic of Survivor Guilt

According to "The Moral Logic of Survivor Guilt," which of the following is the best definition of "survivor guilt?"

• Feeling bad about living through a disaster or war when others did not

• Feeling general regret for a comrade's death, knowing one has done nothing wrong

• Feeling responsible for a crime one committed when one had no choice

• Feeling that others blame one for a crime committed by a friend if one could have stopped him or her

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

In "Moral Logic..." which two kinds of guilt does the author contrast?

• rational and objective
• subjective and irrational guilt
• subjective and objective
• rational and survivor 

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which idea best helps explain survivor guilt?

• Acting morally means doing good, not just avoiding wrong.
• Moral character is expressed in feelings, not just actions. 
• It is possible to make up for a crime, healing the past. 
• It is wrong to feel regret for the bad outcome of an accident. 

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Which of the following may be an important cause of survivor guilt? 

• soldier's feelings of attachment to each other
• soldiers' strong feelings of regret for accidents
• soldiers efforts to contact the family of a comrade
• soldiers' duties to self

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Which of the following most clearly illustrates the meaning of burden? 

• Tim carried a great weight of sorrow. 
• Kimbra comforted the soldier's mother. 
• Alexa knew a good deal about eithics. 
• Malik knew how to play a sad song. 

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CCSS.L.3.1C

Which of the following is the best definition of culpability? 

• innocence; freedom from guilt
• obligation; something that is carried with difficulty
• blameworthiness; guilt or blame that is deserved
• understanding; ability to identify with the feelings or thoughts of others

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CCSS.L.3.1C

If a captain's conscience bothers her after a sailor's death, what is she most clearly feeling? Base your choice on the meaning of conscience. 

• fear
• grief
• guilt
• anger

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CCSS.L.3.1C

Sherman reports that Captain Bonenberger felt responsible after Specialist Pulaski died back home when Bonenberger was not there to help.  Which general idea does this specific detail support. 

• Soldiers feel guilty over the mistakes that they make during war. 
• Survivors feel they must make moral repair by contacting a comrade's family. 
• Survivors take responsibiblity even when they cannot be held responsible. 
• Soldiers are bound together by ties of love, loyalty, and common experiences. 

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.K.1B

Which of the following is a positive aspect of guilt? 

• Subjective guilt is better than agent-regret, or sorrow about an accident. 
• Subjective guilt is the best way of coping with "imperfect duties". 
• Subjective guilt lets people see even chaotic events in moral terms. 
• Subjective guilt can heal if one talks with others who also feel it. 

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Which statement best summarizes the central idea of "The Moral Logic of Survivor Guilt"?

• Survivor guilt is an irrational reaction to events beyond our control. 
• Survivors often feel guilty about what they have done wrong. 
• Survivors often feel guilty about those who did not survive. 
• Survivor guilt is an appropriate reflection of our ethical nature. 

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CCSS.L.3.1A