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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

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

3. 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"?
(a) They know little about history.
(b) They distrust ancient texts.
(c) They are intellectually dishonest.
(d) They have no sense of sin.

4. Lewis contends that Christianity relates to leading a good life in what way?
(a) It is unrelated to leading a good life.
(b) It is the only way to lead a good life.
(c) It helps people lead good lives.
(d) All Christians lead good lives because of their faith.

5. In addition to being good, Lewis states that Christianity must be defended for being which of the following?
(a) Unchanging.
(b) Universal.
(c) Loving.
(d) True.

6. If Jesus' claims about himself were false, he would best be considered which of the following?
(a) A liar.
(b) A prophet.
(c) A megalomaniac.
(d) A rabbi.

7. Price argues what about religion?
(a) It is harmful.
(b) It is outdated.
(c) It is gaining popularity.
(d) It is impossible to take seriously.

8. According to Lewis, what is the most important miraculous event in Christianity?
(a) Jesus' healing of the sick.
(b) The resurrection of Jesus.
(c) The confirmation of prophecy.
(d) The birth of Jesus.

9. Why should the Gospels not be considered legend?
(a) They are too short.
(b) They are not artistic enough.
(c) They are historical documents.
(d) Their authenticity has been proved beyond a doubt.

10. In Part I, Essay 1, "Evil and God", Lewis contends what about evil?
(a) It is unstoppable.
(b) It is preventable.
(c) It has increased over the last few centuries.
(d) It extends throughout human history.

11. How is Christianity related to spiritualism, according to Lewis?
(a) Spiritualism is equally valid compared to Christianity.
(b) Spiritualism is a subset of Christian beliefs.
(c) It is not a form of spiritualism.
(d) Christianity invalidates spiritualism.

12. What did the woman believe the vision she experienced in Part I, Essay 2, "Miracles" was?
(a) A hallucination.
(b) Her imagination.
(c) A divine vision.
(d) A prophecy.

13. Why, according to Lewis, are good and evil paired together?
(a) Artificial human beliefs brought them together.
(b) Human language paired them.
(c) They are objectively diametrically opposed.
(d) There is no reason for their pairing.

14. What element of Christianity does Lewis specifically cite as seeming absurd to scientific thought?
(a) God having a son.
(b) The holy spirit descending to the world.
(c) The resurrection.
(d) Miraculous healing.

15. What was the audience for the lecture transcribe in Part I, Essay 10, "Christian Apologetics"?
(a) Clergy.
(b) Scientists.
(c) Atheists.
(d) Students.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lewis believes that the laws of nature are NOT which of the following?

2. Lewis asserts that what is necessary in order to know what is "good"?

3. According to his speech in Part I, Essay 10, "Christian Apologetics", what terms does Lewis prefer to speak on?

4. In Part I, Essay 1, "Evil and God", what state does Lewis assert that the concepts of good and evil have failed to reach?

5. How common is the belief in the conflict between religion and science?

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