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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the original essay to which Lewis responds in Part IV, Letter 1, "The Conditions for a Just War", what is the final condition?
(a) The people must consent to the war.
(b) The war must be one of defense.
(c) There must a a considerable probability of victory.
(d) The war must be carried out with no civilian losses.

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

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

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

5. The philosopher J.J.C. Smart distinguishes between whether an institution of moral rules is a good and idea and what?
(a) What is just.
(b) Whether it can be implemented.
(c) One's own moral beliefs.
(d) What is ordained by faith.

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

7. In Part II, Essay 16, "Cross-Examination", Lewis specifically denies that an experience of God can be brought on through what means?
(a) Pretension.
(b) Religious ceremony.
(c) Will and writing.
(d) Prayer.

8. 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 is judged.
(b) A person is absolved of a crime.
(c) A person passes judgement.
(d) A person receives a sentence.

9. What is the primary importance of Christmas to Lewis?
(a) The mystery of the birth of Christ.
(b) Maintaining tradition of the church.
(c) Keeping church practice modern.
(d) Demonstrating the dominance of Christianity.

10. Lewis states that language from what book needs the most explanation for an outsider to understand it?
(a) The King James Version of the bible.
(b) The New Testament.
(c) The Old Testament.
(d) The old prayer book.

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

12. Lewis states that the opinion that only experts should read old literature is very common in what field?
(a) Philosophy.
(b) Theology.
(c) Politics.
(d) Science.

13. 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.

14. Lewis believes that sexual permissiveness will eventually result an a society unfriendly to what group?
(a) The elderly.
(b) Married couples.
(c) Children.
(d) Women.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What philosopher does Lewis quote in Part IV, Letter 12, "Capital Punishment and Death Penalty"?

2. What does Lewis regard as being essential to achieving the "freeborn mind"?

3. Lewis attributes most of the reduction in church attendance in England to what?

4. What problem does Lewis identify in the English justice system with regard to victims?

5. What is one reason Lewis gives in support of women serving as priests?

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