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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. According to Lewis, why can the church not treat people at "neuters", as does the state?
(a) It deals directly with life and death.
(b) It is a mystical body.
(c) Men have a special role in the bible.
(d) Only women can create new life.

2. Which of the following does Lewis specifically reject as a reason to allow women to be priests?
(a) Men can be bad priests.
(b) One of the apostles was said to be a woman.
(c) Women served spiritual roles in the Old Testament.
(d) Women are essentially equal to men.

3. What is one reason Lewis gives in support of women serving as priests?
(a) They tend to be compassionate.
(b) There is a shortage of priests.
(c) They are probably as capable as men.
(d) They would attract a more liberal following.

4. According to his speech in Part I, Essay 10, "Christian Apologetics", what terms does Lewis prefer to speak on?
(a) Intellectual terms.
(b) Religious terms.
(c) Emotional terms.
(d) Scientific terms.

5. Lewis states that the opinion that only experts should read old literature is very common in what field?
(a) Science.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Theology.
(d) Politics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the primary importance of Christmas to Lewis?

2. What is Lewis' opinion of the tendency of Christmas shopping to stimulate the economy?

3. How does Lewis state that he "wants" to interpret the Christian creeds?

4. Which of the following is one word Lewis uses to describe religions that he views to be true?

5. Which of the following is NOT one of the subjects that Lewis states that almost all political parties agree upon?

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