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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through On Forgiveness.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Living for.
(b) Risking war over.
(c) Losing money for.
(d) Encouraging.

2. In the discussion of how to respond to military service, Lewis states that the decision is generally made by what?
(a) Religion.
(b) Conscience.
(c) Government.
(d) Individuals.

3. "Learning in War-time" says that all our activities will be accepted as long as what occurs?
(a) They are allowed by the church.
(b) The intention is good.
(c) Prayers are said.
(d) They are offered to God.

4. In the opening of "Learning in War-time", Lewis says that a university is a __________ for the pursuit of learning.
(a) Society.
(b) Club.
(c) Institution.
(d) Organization.

5. What professor does Lewis quote in "Is Theology Poetry?" as defending evolution simply because creationism is too incredible to believe?
(a) Sagan.
(b) Dawkins.
(c) Watson.
(d) Darwin.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to "Learning in War-time", why does war fail to absorb our whole attention?

2. According to "Why I am Not a Pacifist", basic moral intuitions are the only element of ______________ that cannot be argued about.

3. Why, according to "Membership", has even the authority of man over beast been interfered with?

4. While talking about his war experience, Lewis refers to which of the following famous works?

5. Lewis states, when discussing intense aesthetic rapture, that if he tries to catch the feeling it produces, what happens?

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