Escriva's Test for humility

The following list is lifted from: http://www.josemariaescriva.info/article/humility

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Allow me to remind you that among other evident signs of a lack of humility are:

1. Thinking that what you do or say is better than what others do or say;

2. Always wanting to get your own way;

3. Arguing when you are not right or — when you are — insisting stubbornly or with bad manners;

4. Giving your opinion without being asked for it, when charity does not demand you to do so;

5. Despising the point of view of others;

6. Not being aware that all the gifts and qualities you have are on loan;

7. Not acknowledging that you are unworthy of all honour or esteem, even the ground you are treading on or the things you own;

8. Mentioning yourself as an example in conversation;

9. Speaking badly about yourself, so that they may form a good opinion of you, or contradict you;

10. Making excuses when rebuked;

11. Hiding some humiliating faults from your director, so that he may not lose the good opinion he has of you;

12. Hearing praise with satisfaction, or being glad that others have spoken well of you;

13. Being hurt that others are held in greater esteem than you;

14. Refusing to carry out menial tasks;

15. Seeking or wanting to be singled out;

16. Letting drop words of self-praise in conversation, or words that might show your honesty, your wit or skill, your professional prestige ... ;

17. Being ashamed of not having certain possessions ...

(From: Furrow, 263. by [St.] Josemaria Escriva)
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Scoring: A score of at least one makes you lack humility.