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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, Essays 12 - 18, Man or Rabbit?, On the Transmission of Christianity, 'Miserable Offenders', The Founding of the Oxford Socratic Club, Religion without Dogma?, Some Thoughts, 'The Trouble with.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Lewis cite as being an important part of the intellectual challenge of faith?
(a) Debate.
(b) Personal introspection.
(c) Prayer.
(d) Theological reading.

3. According to Lewis, how does God view death?
(a) As a natural and planned event.
(b) As an unintended event.
(c) As a desirable means to bring souls to heaven.
(d) As a means of punishment.

4. What belief does Lewis reject in Part I, Essay 1, "Evil and God"?
(a) Agnosticism.
(b) Modernism.
(c) Materialism.
(d) Atheism.

5. What role does dogma play in a religion, according to Lewis?
(a) It helps to propagate it.
(b) It ties its identity together.
(c) It suppresses dissent.
(d) It prevents free thought.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lewis hoped that his club would adopt what type of a political viewpoint?

2. One of the options that Joad believed rational persons were forced to choose from is most like what world religion?

3. According to Lewis, what is the most important miraculous event in Christianity?

4. What does Lewis believe about the importance of experience?

5. 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"?

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