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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter IV: The Ethics of Elfland.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Chesterton name as the only great English poet to go mad?
(a) Cowper.
(b) Shakespeare.
(c) Dryden.
(d) Poe.

2. According to Chesterton, why is Bernard Shaw hampered in his thinking?
(a) He is too logical in his arguments.
(b) He can only tell lies that he believes.
(c) He tells too many lies.
(d) He is not humorous enough.

3. In a person's pursuit for truth, what might happen, according to Chesterton?
(a) He loses hope that truth exists.
(b) He searches for extraordinary truths.
(c) He loses hope that he, a mortal, can ever find the truth.
(d) He finds great, unsearchable truths.

4. Why, according to Chesterton, can a madman never understand simple, careless acts?
(a) He sees purpose in every act.
(b) His world is comprised of careless acts.
(c) He does not notice insignificant things.
(d) He cannot differentiate between careless and important acts.

5. According to Chesterton, what characteristics do madmen share with many respected teachers and scientists?
(a) Small reason and enlarged common sense.
(b) Spiritual confusion and materialistic thinking.
(c) Narcissism and short-sightedness.
(d) Enlarged reason and small common sense.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Chesterton at the beginning of the first chapter, why did he write the book?

2. What does Chesterton say happens when a skeptic revolts against everything?

3. Why does Chesterton think that materialism is much narrower than Christianity?

4. According to Chesterton, what keeps a man sane?

5. What words does Chesterton prefer when referring to nature?

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