1. How does St. Thomas Aquinas define a vice?
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A single bad action.
A bad habit that inclines one to evil, away from reason and the true good.
A natural human emotion like anger or sadness.
Any action that is against human law.
2. What is the crucial difference between a mortal sin and a venial sin?
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Mortal sin is public, while venial sin is private.
Mortal sin is a thought, while venial sin is an action.
Mortal sin destroys charity and turns one away from God as the ultimate end, while venial sin wounds charity but does not destroy it.
Mortal sin is committed by adults, while venial sin is committed by children.
3. According to the chapter, what is the formal aspect of original sin?
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The specific sins committed by Adam and Eve.
The inclination to evil known as concupiscence.
A state of guilt for the sins of one's ancestors.
The privation of original justice and holiness.
4. The seven "capital sins" (pride, envy, wrath, etc.) are called "capital" because:
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They are punished by capital punishment.
They are the most common sins.
They are "heads" or sources from which other sins and vices arise.
They are primarily sins of the wealthy who live in capital cities.
5. What is St. Augustine's famous definition of sin, adopted by Aquinas?
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A failure to be perfect.
A violation of social norms.
A psychological weakness.
A deed, a word, or a desire in opposition to the eternal law.