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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. What causes previous translations of the bible to become worse?
(a) Changed social mores.
(b) The evolution of language.
(c) Changes over many editions.
(d) Evolving doctrine.

2. According to Lewis, what is the proper way to make probability judgments about events in Christianity?
(a) According to modern science.
(b) According to a sliding scale.
(c) According to the actions of God.
(d) According to a bell curve of unlikely events.

3. The philosopher that Lewis responds to in Part I, Essay 23, "Must Our Image of God Go?" holds what position?
(a) Deacon.
(b) Bishop.
(c) Professor emeritus.
(d) Dean.

4. Why should the Gospels not be considered legend?
(a) They are historical documents.
(b) They are not artistic enough.
(c) Their authenticity has been proved beyond a doubt.
(d) They are too short.

5. Why are Christians sometimes hesitant to "witness" to those they care about?
(a) They don't think that person deserves to be saved.
(b) They are unsure of the doctrine behind their beliefs.
(c) They are afraid of their beliefs being questioned.
(d) They know how much that person could accept.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Lewis, what is the impact of not praying on a particular subject?

2. Which of the following best states Lewis' opinion on a Christian political party?

3. What does Lewis advise translators not to do in creating modern translations of the bible?

4. What was the audience for the lecture transcribe in Part I, Essay 10, "Christian Apologetics"?

5. Lewis contends that Christianity relates to leading a good life in what way?

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