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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III, Essays 1 - 9, 'Bulverism', First and Second Things, The Sermon and the Lunch, The Humanitarian Theory of Punishment, Xmas and Christmas, Delinquents in the Snow, Is Progress Possible?, We Have No 'Right to Happiness'.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part II, Essay 16, "Cross-Examination", Lewis specifically denies that an experience of God can be brought on through what means?
(a) Pretension.
(b) Religious ceremony.
(c) Prayer.
(d) Will and writing.

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

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

4. According to Lewis, how much of Jesus' life is recorded?
(a) Nine years.
(b) Only about two months.
(c) Not enough.
(d) His entire life.

5. What is the title of the book discussed in Part I, Essay 13, "On the Transmission of Christianity"?
(a) The Godless Child.
(b) How Heathen is Britain?
(c) Modern Heretics.
(d) Earth Without God.

Short Answer Questions

1. The terms prayer books often use to describe personal feelings would best be described as which of the following?

2. Lewis argues that the commercialism of Christmas is what?

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

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

5. What does Joad say about standard attempt to explain the problem of human pain?

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