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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Lewis, most people regard friendship as being which of the following in relation to all the kinds of love?
(a) Least likely to last.
(b) Most likely to last.
(c) Least important.
(d) Most important.

2. Lewis states that "a person who spends time spoiling a dog" doesn't have time to do which of the following?
(a) Enjoy nature.
(b) Do things for him/herself.
(c) Devote to charity.
(d) Hold a full-time job.

3. Spouses sharing duties in the home, according to Lewis, contributes to which of the following?
(a) Lessening of differences between men and women.
(b) Resentment erupting between two people.
(c) Making life easier for both spouses involved.
(d) One spouse putting forth more effort toward harmony than the other.

4. While discussing Eros, which of the following is Lewis certain to NOT include in his discussion?
(a) His beliefs.
(b) His views.
(c) His morals.
(d) His testimony.

5. Friends give value to which of the following, according to Lewis?
(a) Our image.
(b) Our self-worth.
(c) Our life.
(d) Our popularity.

6. What is the key to having friends, according to Lewis?
(a) Being trustworthy.
(b) Being approachable in public places.
(c) Sharing a common thing.
(d) Cultivating acquaintances into friendships.

7. Which is the least jealous of the loves, according to Lewis?
(a) Friendship.
(b) Appreciative love.
(c) Affection.
(d) Need love.

8. During the Romantic period, according to Lewis, people turned their attention away from friendship, and toward which of the following?
(a) Nature.
(b) Religion.
(c) Family.
(d) Philosophy.

9. Which of the following does Lewis assert that women want?
(a) Notoriety.
(b) Someone with whom to share life.
(c) A successful career.
(d) To be the object of one's affection.

10. Based on Lewis' observations, what level of emphasis do modern writers place on friendship?
(a) Occasional emphasis.
(b) A lot of emphasis.
(c) Little emphasis.
(d) Moderate emphasis.

11. Lewis points out friendships that exist between friends of the same sex, which can be deemed as which of the following?
(a) Inconclusive.
(b) Repetitious.
(c) Valid.
(d) Theoretical.

12. According to Lewis, most friendships exist between men and men and women and women due to which of the following?
(a) There are seldom shared activities between the two genders.
(b) Fear of rejection of friendship by member(s) of the opposite sex.
(c) Adherence to parental advice to avoid cultivating friendship with the opposite sex.
(d) Both genders have carried over their distaste for one another since childhood.

13. Lewis asserts that which of the following loves may or may not occur when friendship exists between a man and a woman?
(a) Erotic love.
(b) Gift love.
(c) Appreciative love.
(d) Need love.

14. Lewis points out that both men and women want which of the following in addition to a spouse or a significant other?
(a) Affection.
(b) Security.
(c) Attention.
(d) Friendship.

15. Lewis equates the vows of Eros to those of which of the following?
(a) A priest.
(b) A groom.
(c) A bride.
(d) A godparent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lewis cites that most of our ancestors went into marriage without which of the following?

2. Lewis turns to which of the following professions to illustrate a refusal of releasing the notion of being needed?

3. Lewis makes it a point to label which of the following as a serious topic?

4. Lewis notes that a change in societal attitudes relating to friendship label it as which of the following?

5. Lewis notes that people are more natural when in which of the following states?

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