View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the analogy that Lewis uses in Part II, Essay 6, "Meditation in a Toolshed", how can humans observe the "sun" directly?
(a) It is impossible.
(b) Through religious doctrine.
(c) Through divine inspiration.
(d) By setting aside prior commitments.

2. What is Lewis' opinion of church hymns?
(a) They are probably not spiritual.
(b) They drive away converts.
(c) They keep church attendance high.
(d) They are very important.

3. What philosopher does Lewis quote in Part IV, Letter 12, "Capital Punishment and Death Penalty"?
(a) Leibniz.
(b) Aristotle.
(c) Trotsky.
(d) Demosthenes.

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

5. Lewis argues that the character of Christianity suggests what type of a role for God?
(a) A nurturing one.
(b) A gender-neutral one.
(c) A judgmental one.
(d) A masculine one.

6. Lewis suggests that when viewed "behind the scenes", love may appear to be what?
(a) Physiological.
(b) Imaginary.
(c) Psychological.
(d) Biological.

7. What qualities does Lewis ascribe to the King James Version of the bible?
(a) Truth and insight.
(b) Wordiness and inaccuracy.
(c) Brevity and concision.
(d) Beauty and solemnity.

8. One theory about ethics and philosophy is that they grew out of what?
(a) Religious dogma.
(b) Primate behaviors.
(c) Early taboos.
(d) The natural order.

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

10. Which of the following does Lewis NOT see as a major adversary for Christian philosophy?
(a) Spiritualism.
(b) Materialism.
(c) Secularism.
(d) Marxism.

11. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons Lewis gives for rejecting the concept of females serving as priests?
(a) There is no scriptural basis for it.
(b) It is too great a break from tradition.
(c) It would threaten the unity of the church.
(d) It would increase divisions with other churches.

12. Lewis argues that favoring the indirect view is typical of what era?
(a) The classical era.
(b) The enlightenment.
(c) The renaissance.
(d) The modern world.

13. How does Lewis feel about a program of study that would be applicable for all Christians?
(a) He cautions against it.
(b) He endorses it.
(c) He denies that it could be created.
(d) He doesn't think it would be worthwhile for most.

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

15. Lewis suggests that Christians attempting to communicate with the outside world should use which of the following in their speaking and writing styles?
(a) Idioms.
(b) Wit.
(c) Brevity.
(d) Humor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lewis credits the work of what famous thinker with causing rational people to be concerned mainly with why things are true, rather than whether or not they are true?

2. Lewis suggests that the Anglican church and what other denomination have a more commonalities than differences?

3. How many conditions were laid on in the original essay to which Lewis responds in Part IV, Letter 1, "The Conditions for a Just War"?

4. Lewis would most likely explain the creation of wine through natural processes as which of the following?

5. Lewis believes that sexual permissiveness will eventually result an a society unfriendly to what group?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 569 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample