"Famine, Affluence, and Morality" Self-Quiz

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. According to Singer, much of the suffering in the world . . .

Is out of control of humans correct incorrect

Could be reduced through human efforts correct incorrect

Could only be reduced by making sacrifices we cannot ask people to make correct incorrect

Is a result of patterns of wealth distribution due to capitalism correct incorrect

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. If it is in our power to prevent something bad from happening, according to Singer, then . . .

We should do it regardless of any other considerations. correct incorrect

If we can do it without thereby sacrificing anything of comparable moral importance, we should. correct incorrect

It would be good for us to do it but not wrong for us not to do it. correct incorrect

We should only do it if it means we don't have to give up our current way of life. correct incorrect

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. According to Singer, if I am one among many people nearby as a child drowns . . .

I am no less obliged to help than I am if I am the only person nearby. correct incorrect

I am less obliged to help than I am if I am the only person nearby, but I still should help. correct incorrect

It is morally permissible that I don't help, as long as I urge others to help. correct incorrect

I am not obliged to help. correct incorrect

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. What does the term "supererogatory" describe?

An act that is bad to do but not wrong to do correct incorrect

An act that is wrong to do correct incorrect

An act that is good to do and wrong not to do correct incorrect

An act that is good to do but not wrong not to do correct incorrect

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. For Singer, the best way to prevent starvation is . . .

Through the donation of money correct incorrect

Urging our governments to help those countries in need correct incorrect

Developing governments correct incorrect

None of the above correct incorrect