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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: On the Creature Called Man, Chapter VI: The Demons and the Philosophers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Chesterton interpret the title of the book, "The Evolution of the Idea of God"?
(a) I will show you how this nonsensical notion that there is a God grew up among men.
(b) How mankind has lost their way.
(c) The growth of understanding morality.
(d) How God changes to suit the needs of every time and place.

2. What does Chesterton take as evidence that evolution is flawed as a way to define the origins of man?
(a) The missing link.
(b) None of these.
(c) The changing nature of the theories.
(d) The fact that mankind is apparently not evolving now.

3. If man was once no more than an animal, what does does Chesterton say might be entertained?
(a) That he might return to be one again.
(b) Animals doing things in the providence of man.
(c) None of these.
(d) The intervention of God.

4. Chesterton's list of great influential philosophers includes which of the following?
(a) Confucius, Buddha, Akenahten.
(b) Marcus Aurelius, Socrates, Confucius.
(c) Confucius, Buddha, John the Baptist.
(d) Aristotle, Akenahhten, Caesar.

5. How does Chesterton wish to view and discuss the earth?
(a) In a familiar fashion.
(b) From an astronomical standpoint.
(c) From a scientific viewpoint.
(d) As the most important planet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What support does Egypt give to Chesterton's argument?

2. What importance does Chesterton give to the pace at which things go?

3. What connection does Chesterton make between the boy and the cave-man?

4. In Part I, Chapter 1, which of the following does Chesterton recommend doing?

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

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