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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Conclusion: The Summary of This Book and Appendices.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What connection does Chesterton make between the boy and the cave-man?
(a) They share the same innocent interpretation of life.
(b) They have the same primal urges.
(c) They both draw animals for the same reasons.
(d) They transcend their heritage.

2. What does Chesterton intend his concluding chapter to be?
(a) A summary and outline of history.
(b) His final argument of position.
(c) An alternate point of view.
(d) The culmination of his arguments.

3. What does Chesterton say is missing from the popular depiction of prehistory?
(a) Mysticism.
(b) Humor.
(c) The family unit.
(d) Practicality.

4. What does Chesterton say is strong roots for humanity?
(a) Having foes to keep us united.
(b) Links to our agrarian past.
(c) History.
(d) Religious meeting places.

5. Which of the following does Chesterton say was unheard of prior to Christendom?
(a) Church militants.
(b) Martyrdom.
(c) A holy land.
(d) None of these answers.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Chesterton describe Asia?

2. What literary technique does Chesterton admire in the Gospels?

3. Why does Chesterton say men fight?

4. What does Chesterton say a newcomer would notice is NOT in the New Testament?

5. To what description of the life of the cave-man does Chesterton especially object?

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