Moral Logic of Survivor Guilt

According to "Moral Logic...," 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 responsible for a crime one committed
• felling others blame for a crime committed by a friend
• feeling regret for a comrade's death

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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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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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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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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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Which type of evidence does the author use to support her reasoning? 

• the ideas of famous philosophers
• quotes from military 
• scientific studies of survivors
• articles written about veterans

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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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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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In which sentence is a semicolon used correctly?

• The captain looked out for his soldiers; in turn, they looked out for him.

• The army decided; eight months after the fact to give the soldier a medal.

• The soldiers bonded for two reasons; similar musical tastes and shared experiences

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In which sentence is dash used correctly?

• The soldier felt- guilty because she recovered while others did not.

• The soldier felt relieved and proud- when he saved three of his comrades.

• The doctor worked hard-despite the raging battle- to save the wounded.

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