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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In "The Weight of Glory", Lewis likens figuring out the Christian lifestyle to learning which language?
2. 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.
3. While talking about his experience in war, Lewis says he found what as he got closer to the front lines?
4. While discussing Pacifism, Lewis mentions that he believes only one world religion is truly Pacifist. To which religion does he refer?
5. What emotion does Lewis say he feels when discussing the desire for heaven?
Short Essay Questions
1. Discuss Lewis's example in "Why I am Not a Pacifist" of the supposed intuition of a temperance fanatic.
2. Why, in "Transposition", does Lewis say that he is somewhat uncomfortable with glossolalia?
3. Explain the five promises of Scripture as discussed in "The Weight of Glory".
4. Explain Lewis's statement in the discussion of war that a man may have to die for his country but that no man must live for his country.
5. In "The Weight of Glory", why does Lewis say that he doesn't believe his desire for heaven proves he will enjoy it?
6. In his discussion of authority in "Why I am Not a Pacifist", what does Lewis say has been society's conclusion about Pacifism?
7. Explain Lewis's analogy of the woman who has a son while living in a dungeon. What point does Lewis intend to make with this fable, as discussed in "Transposition"?
8. Why, when discussing the concept of glory, does Lewis describe glory as being noticed by God?
9. At the end of "Transposition" Lewis says he has four points to add. What are they?
10. Why does Lewis believe that the fact that war makes death real to us is a good thing, as discussed in "Learning in War-time"?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare and contrast the concept of transposition, as discussed by Lewis, with the concept of development. Lewis says the two things are different. In what ways do they differ? In what ways are they similar? Why does Lewis wish the distinction to be perfectly clear? Include supporting information from the text.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss in detail the requirements for forgiveness. Does forgiving sins against us mean that we must keep repeating the situations which caused the sin? Be sure to include information from the text to support the essay.
Essay Topic 3
Compare and contrast the childlike view of heaven described by Lewis with the more mature, adult view of heaven for which he says one must strive. Be sure to include supporting information from the text.
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