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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: On the Man Called Christ, Chapter II: The Riddles of the Gospel.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Chesterton classify the natural progression of myth and religion?
(a) From the pagan to the Christian.
(b) From the false to the true.
(c) From the godly to the human.
(d) From the simple to the complex.

2. Who does Chesterton label as the most inspirational character from the story of the fall of Troy?
(a) Paris.
(b) Achilles.
(c) Helen.
(d) Hector.

3. How does Chesterton describe the concept of monotheism?
(a) As large and easy to live with as the sky.
(b) The necessary end of all evolving religion.
(c) A terrifying notion for the small minded.
(d) The Everest of spirituality.

4. Which of the following does Chesterton say of myths?
(a) They do not provide mankind with a creed.
(b) All of these.
(c) They are not a religion.
(d) They meet some of the needs of a religion.

5. What does Chesterton insist is a common error?
(a) To not give Romans their due.
(b) To oversimply the end of Rome.
(c) To think that things would have gone on as they had always been.
(d) To insist on the smallness of the Mediterranean world in which all of this occurred.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chesterton propose to accomplish in the book "The Everlasting Man"?

2. Despite the level of sincerity a myth might be understood, what does Chesterton say is still present?

3. Which of the following is NOT a statement Chesterton makes?

4. What does Chesterton claim the evidence proves about cave men?

5. Which of the following does Chesterton say is a crucial element of the Christmas story?

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