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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Lewis advocates therapy for criminal offenders of what type?
(a) Repeat offenders.
(b) Former victims.
(c) The clinically insane.
(d) Children.

3. Lewis suggests that the Anglican church and what other denomination have a more commonalities than differences?
(a) The Evangelical Church.
(b) The Methodist Church.
(c) The Lutheran Church.
(d) The Church of Later Day Saints.

4. 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 highly successful.
(d) It would be unstable.

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

6. 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.

7. How does Lewis regard scientific progress?
(a) It is nearly always bad.
(b) It is neutral.
(c) It is always good.
(d) It is usually wrong.

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

9. Who was the father of St John the Baptist?
(a) Cyrus.
(b) Simon of Galilee.
(c) Saul.
(d) Zacharias.

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

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

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

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

14. Lewis recommends that Christians regard rulers in what way?
(a) Disobeying them if they are not Christians.
(b) Understanding that they are not always good.
(c) Treating them as God's representatives on Earth.
(d) Obeying them completely.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the response Lewis writes in Part IV, Letter 1, "The Conditions for a Just War", what does Lewis question about the theologians who originally wrote about the conditions for a just war?

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

3. How relevant does Lewis believe the sex of a person to be in spiritual life?

4. Lewis notes that disagreements from Christian history appear small in what context?

5. What qualities does Lewis ascribe to the King James Version of the bible?

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