We must now consider almsdeeds, under which head there are ten points of inquiry:

A1 Whether almsgiving is an act of charity?

A2 Of the different kinds of alms;

A3 Which alms are of greater account, spiritual or corporal?

A4 Whether corporal alms have a spiritual effect?

A5 Whether the giving of alms is a matter of precept?

A6 Whether corporal alms should be given out of the things we need?

A7 Whether corporal alms should be given out of ill-gotten goods?

A8 Who can give alms?

A9 To whom should we give alms?

A10 How should alms be given?