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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 IV: The Witness of the Heretics.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Chesterton say is important when viewing mankind?
(a) Separating him from historical explanations.
(b) Seeing him through the eyes of religion.
(c) Not comparing him to other animals.
(d) Realizing what a strange animal he is.

2. If men were like other animals, what does Chesterton argue that we should see?
(a) None of these.
(b) Other animals attempting artistic expression.
(c) Other animals rising in consciousness and language.
(d) Religion among beasts.

3. What form of humanity does Chesterton claim is the unit of the state, or the cell that makes up the formation?
(a) Male lineage.
(b) Family.
(c) Motherhood.
(d) Tribes.

4. From what does Chesterton's friend say the spire of a village church is originated?
(a) Phallic worship of antiquity.
(b) The peak of a mountain.
(c) An attempt to reach closer to God.
(d) Pointing to the heavens.

5. According to Chesterton, what are the very important images upon which Christ founded the church?
(a) A key and Peter as a rock.
(b) A new world and a key.
(c) A beacon of light and an eternal father.
(d) A rock and a risen God.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chesterton make a point of making clear about the manger where Christ was born?

2. What accepted social practice common in Christ's time does Chesterton use to exemplify how his teachings are not bound to them?

3. What does Chesterton say is strong roots for humanity?

4. What does Chesterton think seeing mankind correctly will accomplish?

5. What does Chesterton say of the Roman polytheism before the time of Christ?

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