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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did some longaevi not want to be seen by people?

2. What did medieval psychology deal with?

3. What was said to govern the chance events that happened on earth?

4. What is it important to remember that the prime mover is NOT?

5. What did medieval man think guided the celestial spheres?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the first thought some writers had about the nature of Longaevi?

2. What does Lewis say the modern reader can do to better understand the medieval style of literature?

3. What did Lewis say medieval man was enamored with, and how did this change their literature?

4. What does Lewis say it is hard to determine about the belief in mythological creatures?

5. What does Lewis say was the most important thing to remember about medieval belief in mythological creatures?

6. What was the fifth element, and where did it exist?

7. What does Lewis say one of the most notable features of renaissance literature is?

8. How did the church feel about astrology?

9. How did medieval literature say the sensitive soul divided?

10. How did medieval people think fallen angels formed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How did Lewis stay balanced in his informational book about medieval literature, and how did this change the tone of the book?

Essay Topic 2

Science was a major theme in this book. Where did it appear, and how was it used to further the informational tone of the book?

Essay Topic 3

Education and the importance of training is a constant theme in this book. Where does this theme appear, and which parts of the medieval culture are most affected by it?

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