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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV, Letters.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Lewis believe that the world must place first in order to best understand itself?
(a) Logical thought.
(b) Religion.
(c) Reason.
(d) The transcendent.

3. What was Lewis' intent in his original writings about the pain of animals?
(a) To prove the superiority of mankind.
(b) To rebut arguments against God's existence.
(c) To provide a simple framework for discussion.
(d) To respond to a personal letter not meant for publication.

4. Lewis' general attitude towards women who wish to serve as priests would best be described as which of the following?
(a) Interrogation.
(b) Criticism.
(c) Scorn.
(d) Respect.

5. What does Lewis advise translators not to do in creating modern translations of the bible?
(a) Water it down.
(b) Use the original Aramaic.
(c) Use idioms.
(d) Consult the Catholic church.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lewis warns against using religion and which of the following together in the wrong way?

2. In Part II, Essay 14, "Revival or Decay?" Lewis warns against the danger of the increasing worship of what potentially sinful activity?

3. What does Lewis believe the state of the argument between himself and Joan the subject of human pain to be?

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

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

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