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

2. What does Lewis believe the state of the argument between himself and Joan the subject of human pain to be?
(a) They are at an impasse.
(b) They are in agreement.
(c) He is correct but Joad will not admit it.
(d) Joad has bested him.

3. How does Lewis feel about a program of study that would be applicable for all Christians?
(a) He doesn't think it would be worthwhile for most.
(b) He cautions against it.
(c) He denies that it could be created.
(d) He endorses it.

4. Which of the following is one word Lewis uses to describe religions that he views to be true?
(a) Fluid.
(b) Tough.
(c) Light.
(d) Thick.

5. In Part I, Essay 9, "The Grand Miracle", Lewis compares the actions of God to those of which of the following?
(a) A storyteller.
(b) An architect.
(c) A natural force.
(d) A bully.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Lewis NOT see as a major adversary for Christian philosophy?

2. Which of the following is not a good use of apologetics, according to Lewis?

3. How does Lewis characterize the difference between Christian and scientific approaches to understanding the world?

4. What mistake does Lewis claim that Pittenger made in critiquing his books?

5. In Part II, Essay 14, "Revival or Decay?" Lewis warns against a brewing religion centered around what?

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