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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Why I am Not a Pacifist.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lewis states that we are half-hearted creatures because, when offered infinite joy, we fool around with all but which of the following instead?
(a) Love.
(b) Ambition.
(c) Drink.
(d) Sex.

2. In "The Weight of Glory", Lewis says nineteen out of twenty men today would respond that what is the highest of the virtues?
(a) Courage.
(b) Unselfishness.
(c) Love.
(d) Humility.

3. While talking about duty during wartime, Lewis says that the rescue of drowning men is a duty worth dying for but not worth what?
(a) Losing money for.
(b) Living for.
(c) Risking war over.
(d) Encouraging.

4. In "The Weight of Glory", Lewis says he thinks the idea that desiring good for ourselves and enjoying it is bad comes from which philosopher's thoughts?
(a) Aquinas.
(b) Socrates.
(c) Pascal.
(d) Kant.

5. While talking about duty in wartime, Lewis says that God's claim on us is which of the following?
(a) Infinite.
(b) Absolute.
(c) Relentless.
(d) Necessary.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lewis states in "The Weight of Glory" that a Christian in relation to heaven is in the same position as which example?

2. When discussing the perception that some activities are more worthy of God's attention than others, Lewis says Arnold first used the word "spiritual" to replace what German word?

3. Which of the following analogies does Lewis NOT use when talking about childlike humility?

4. Lewis states in "The Weight of Glory" that no one can enter heaven except as a child, and that ____________is obvious in any good child.

5. When discussing mental exercises to defend the scholar against war, what does Lewis give as the first enemy?

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