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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, Essays 1 - 10, Dangers of National Repentance, Two Ways with the Self, Meditation on the Third Commandment, On the Reading of Old Books, Two Lectures, Meditation in a Toolshed, Scraps, The Decline of Religion, Vivisection, Modern Translations of.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lewis' books were generally intended to bridge the gap between what types of writing?
(a) Persuasive and religious.
(b) Scholarly and popular.
(c) Scientific and theological.
(d) Philosophical and historical.

2. Lewis believes that what type of people have a special opportunity to know God?
(a) The clergy.
(b) Those who suffer.
(c) Women.
(d) The charitable.

3. Lewis contends that Christianity relates to leading a good life in what way?
(a) It is unrelated to leading a good life.
(b) It helps people lead good lives.
(c) All Christians lead good lives because of their faith.
(d) It is the only way to lead a good life.

4. What are the most likely products of a state-administered religion?
(a) Conformity and servility.
(b) Religious revolt.
(c) Emigration and servility.
(d) Political dissent.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Lewis believes that the laws of nature are NOT which of the following?

2. What role does dogma play in a religion, according to Lewis?

3. Which of the following is NOT one of the criticisms that Lewis lays against the common English person in Part I Essay 10, "Christian Apologetics"?

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

5. What kinds of sins does Lewis believe are the most important to repent of?

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