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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What mistake does Lewis claim that Pittenger made in critiquing his books?
(a) He misinterpreted the scripture.
(b) He didn't factor in the intended audience.
(c) He left out key arguments.
(d) He was uninformed on the subject matter.

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

3. Joad believed that various philosophical theories of human evolution were which of the following?
(a) Childish.
(b) False.
(c) Irrational.
(d) True.

4. What does Lewis believe about the importance of experience?
(a) It proves nothing on its own.
(b) It is of paramount importance.
(c) It is totally unimportant.
(d) It is always distorted and unreliable.

5. Lewis contends that most people will realize that without Christianity what will happen to them?
(a) They will be unable to lead good lives.
(b) They will feel empty.
(c) They will be able to lead moral lives.
(d) They will feel more fulfilled.

6. Which of the following is one of the options that Joad believed rational persons must choose from?
(a) Moral relativism.
(b) Athiesm.
(c) Universalism.
(d) Monotheism.

7. What surprised Lewis about the club that he formed?
(a) That there are not more like it.
(b) That it was so successful intellectually.
(c) That it was imitated by many others.
(d) That it grew so quickly.

8. According to Lewis, how does God view death?
(a) As an unintended event.
(b) As a desirable means to bring souls to heaven.
(c) As a natural and planned event.
(d) As a means of punishment.

9. How does Lewis view the laws of the universe?
(a) As having a few important exceptions.
(b) As having no exceptions.
(c) As unimportant types of experiences.
(d) As guidelines only.

10. In Part I, Essay 1, "Evil and God", Lewis states that according to dualism, why is the concept of good itself good?
(a) It is objectively superior.
(b) It is not evil.
(c) We prefer it.
(d) It promotes life.

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(a) They are historical documents.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

12. What does Joad say about standard attempt to explain the problem of human pain?
(a) They make sense.
(b) They are internally inconsistent.
(c) They are insufficient.
(d) They are confusing.

13. How common is the belief in the conflict between religion and science?
(a) It exists mostly in the media.
(b) It is almost non-existent in the modern world.
(c) Few people believe in it.
(d) Many people believe in it.

14. How is Christianity transmitted?
(a) Through personal revelation.
(b) Through a calling all people feel to the bible.
(c) Through cultural enforcement.
(d) Through teaching and outreach.

15. The philosopher that Lewis responds to in Part I, Essay 23, "Must Our Image of God Go?" uses a metaphor that compares Jesus to which of the following?
(a) A sign.
(b) A doorway.
(c) A window.
(d) A vessel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lewis hoped that his club would adopt what type of a political viewpoint?

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

3. According to Lewis, what is the impact of not praying on a particular subject?

4. Why, according to Lewis, are good and evil paired together?

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

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