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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In the title of the essay in Part II, Essay 12, "God in the Dock", the term "in the dock" refers to a condition in which what happens?
(a) A person receives a sentence.
(b) A person passes judgement.
(c) A person is judged.
(d) A person is absolved of a crime.

3. Bulverism is essentially antithetical to what?
(a) Theism.
(b) Reason.
(c) Faith.
(d) Logic.

4. In Part II, Essay 14, "Revival or Decay?" Lewis warns against the danger of the increasing worship of what potentially sinful activity?
(a) Violence.
(b) Sex.
(c) Gambling.
(d) Drinking.

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

6. Lewis suggests that what viewpoint is necessary to accept the supremacy of reason?
(a) Supernaturalism.
(b) Secularism.
(c) Atheism.
(d) Materialism.

7. In Part II, Essay 14, "Revival or Decay?" Lewis warns against a brewing religion centered around what?
(a) Folk magic.
(b) Fantasy.
(c) Science fiction.
(d) Paganism.

8. Lewis would most likely explain the creation of wine through natural processes as which of the following?
(a) Incidental confirmation of biblical authenticity.
(b) A metaphor.
(c) A minor miracle.
(d) A part of God's design.

9. What problem does Lewis identify in the English justice system with regard to victims?
(a) Victims are given no status in English culture.
(b) Victims are not allowed to directly testify.
(c) Victims are not allowed to be present at convictions.
(d) Victims are protected less than the criminals.

10. 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) By setting aside prior commitments.
(c) Through religious doctrine.
(d) Through divine inspiration.

11. What single factor does Lewis regard as being most important in the growth of Christianity?
(a) Charity.
(b) Public interest.
(c) Conversion.
(d) Suppressing rival Christian sects.

12. What concept must be warred against according to Christianity?
(a) Judgmentalism.
(b) Greed.
(c) Reason.
(d) The ego.

13. What is Lewis' opinion of the tendency of Christmas shopping to stimulate the economy?
(a) He denies that people spend more near Christmas.
(b) He believes it is not worth the other costs.
(c) He doesn't believe arbitrary consumption helps it.
(d) He endorses it.

14. Which of the following best states Lewis' opinion on a Christian political party?
(a) It would drive away moderates.
(b) It would be a liability to the church.
(c) It would be unstable.
(d) It would be highly successful.

15. What do most people believe about national repentance?
(a) It is a good idea.
(b) It is abhorrent.
(c) It is unavoidable.
(d) It is unnatural.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT one of the subjects that Lewis states that almost all political parties agree upon?

2. Lewis argues that favoring the indirect view is typical of what era?

3. The problems discussed in Part II, Essay 12, "God in the Dock" mainly stem from criticisms of Christianity from what quarter?

4. What name does Lewis recommend for churches that believe in a high degree of supernatural intervention in the world?

5. In Part IV, Letter 4, "Mr. C.S. Lewis on Christianity", Lewis defends himself against an accusation that he is which of the following?

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