Desire, Identity, & Sin Quiz

According to Thomas Aquinas, what are appetites?

• The power of the soul responsible for moving creatures toward a particular good or away from a particular evil

• The desires and passions that proceed from man's inborn lack of what he needs

• The natural inclinations and tendencies that humans have

• The psychological and spiritual reactions to our desires

What is the purpose of understanding our human desires?

• To fulfill our needs and wants

• To form our moral character

• To control our environment

• To seek enjoyment and pleasure

Which temperament is characterized by being decisive, passionate, and independent?

• Choleric

• Phlegmatic

• Sanguine

• Melancholic

What is the virtue associated with the choleric temperament?

• Fortitude

• Justice

• Prudence

• Patience

Which temperament is characterized by being friendly, talkative, and outgoing?

• Melancholic

• Phlegmatic

• Choleric

• Sanguine

What is the vice associated with the sanguine temperament?

• Pride/Wrath

• Impulsivity

• Despair

• Sloth

Which temperament is characterized by being intellectual, thoughtful, and compassionate?

• Phlegmatic

• Choleric

• Sanguine

• Melancholic

What is the virtue associated with the melancholic temperament?

• Patience

• Fortitude

• Justice

• Prudence

Which temperament is characterized by being easy-going, calm, and good under pressure?

• Melancholic

• Sanguine

• Choleric

• Phlegmatic

What is the vice associated with the phlegmatic temperament?

• Pride/Wrath

• Sloth

• Impulsivity

• Despair