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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, Essays 11 - 16, Priestesses in the Church?, God in the Dock, Behind the Scenes, Revival or Decay?, Before We Can Communicate, Cross-Examination.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Lewis characterize the difference between Christian and scientific approaches to understanding the world?
(a) They are irreconcilable.
(b) They are two sides of the same coin.
(c) They are like two difference lenses.
(d) They have a different atmosphere.

2. In the title of the essay in Part II, Essay 12, "God in the Dock", the term "in the dock" refers to a condition in which what happens?
(a) A person is absolved of a crime.
(b) A person receives a sentence.
(c) A person is judged.
(d) A person passes judgement.

3. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons Lewis gives for rejecting the concept of females serving as priests?
(a) It is too great a break from tradition.
(b) It would threaten the unity of the church.
(c) It would increase divisions with other churches.
(d) There is no scriptural basis for it.

4. Lewis believes that faith cannot be based solely on which of the following?
(a) Introspection.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) A sense of the divine.
(d) Prayer.

5. According to Lewis, what, besides humans, experiences pain?
(a) All animals.
(b) Animal stages.
(c) Higher animals only.
(d) Nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What element of Christianity does Lewis specifically cite as seeming absurd to scientific thought?

2. Which of the following is one word Lewis uses to describe religions that he views to be true?

3. How relevant does Lewis believe the sex of a person to be in spiritual life?

4. Lewis suggests that arguments for or against God's existence are which of the following?

5. The philosopher that Lewis responds to in Part I, Essay 23, "Must Our Image of God Go?" holds what position?

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