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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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) Brevity.
(c) Humor.
(d) Wit.

3. Why does Lewis advocate reading older texts?
(a) In order to gain perspective.
(b) Modern literature is abjectly bad.
(c) To prevent a bias.
(d) There is a large body of commentary on such books.

4. In Part II, Essay 11, "Priestesses in the Church?" what social event does Lewis compare the activity of the church to?
(a) A rally.
(b) A meeting.
(c) A ball.
(d) A parade.

5. What is the attitude of Christianity towards self-love?
(a) It emphasizes it up to a point.
(b) It regards it as a minor sin.
(c) It seeks to destroy it.
(d) It regards it as a virtue.

6. What causes previous translations of the bible to become worse?
(a) Evolving doctrine.
(b) Changes over many editions.
(c) The evolution of language.
(d) Changed social mores.

7. Lewis fears that doctrinal issues will be settled with changes in what?
(a) Church loyalties.
(b) Politics.
(c) Scriptural wording.
(d) Liturgy.

8. A Christian political party would lack which of the following?
(a) Influence.
(b) Membership.
(c) Theological authority.
(d) Poll numbers.

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

10. What does Lewis believe about the birth of St. John the Baptist?
(a) It was not foretold by prophecy.
(b) It was not the same miracle as the birth of Jesus Christ.
(c) It was almost certainly miraculous.
(d) It was perfectly ordinary.

11. The problems discussed in Part II, Essay 12, "God in the Dock" mainly stem from criticisms of Christianity from what quarter?
(a) Dissenting Christians.
(b) Scientists.
(c) Unbelievers.
(d) Philosophers.

12. The general condition of mankind according to Christianity is which of the following?
(a) Incomplete.
(b) Ideal.
(c) Satisfactory.
(d) Hateful.

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

14. Lewis believes that Humanitarianism can lead to what outcome?
(a) Tyranny.
(b) Recidivism.
(c) Bureaucracy.
(d) More first-time offenders.

15. Overall, Lewis feels that vivisection should be treated in what way?
(a) It should be continued.
(b) It should be criticized.
(c) It should be outlawed.
(d) It should be free from criticism.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is one of the difficulties in engaging the average Englishmen in a theological discussion?

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

3. Lewis suggests that what viewpoint is necessary to accept the supremacy of reason?

4. What do most people believe about national repentance?

5. What core concept in Christianity does Lewis believe to be unfamiliar to most Englishmen?

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