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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. How do secularism and paganism compare to Christianity as belief systems, according to Lewis?
(a) They are both equally valid compared to Christianity.
(b) They are both totally invalidated by Christianity.
(c) They are both inferior to Christianity.
(d) Paganism is inferior to Christianity, which is inferior to secularism.

2. In general, the efforts of figures from Nordic mythology would best be considered which of the following?
(a) Lost causes.
(b) Triumphant.
(c) Wise.
(d) Redemptive.

3. Which of the following religions does Lewis suggest cannot be believed without the occurrence of miraculous events?
(a) Islam.
(b) Christianity.
(c) Polytheism.
(d) Buddhism.

4. Lewis attributes most of the reduction in church attendance in England to what?
(a) The lack of a central authority for the Church of England.
(b) The lack of laws for compulsory attendance.
(c) Materialism.
(d) Secular government.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What it is about choosing to aid the sick that might be problematic for a Christian?

2. How does Lewis suggest that higher animals might be able to achieve immortality?

3. What problem does Lewis identify in the English justice system with regard to victims?

4. In Part I, Essay 1, "Evil and God", Lewis states that according to dualism, why is the concept of good itself good?

5. Why should the Gospels not be considered legend?

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