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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

7. How relevant does Lewis believe the sex of a person to be in spiritual life?
(a) It is critical.
(b) It is of only minor importance.
(c) It is only important in some respects.
(d) It is irrelevant.

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

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

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

11. One of the lectures presented in Part II, Essay 5, "Two Lectures" suggests that evolution is what?
(a) Marginally scientific.
(b) Continuous progress.
(c) An established fact.
(d) Contrary to scripture.

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

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

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

15. What core concept in Christianity does Lewis believe to be unfamiliar to most Englishmen?
(a) Free will.
(b) Forgiveness.
(c) Judgment.
(d) Sin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best states Lewis' opinion on a Christian political party?

2. Most female spiritual leaders in the Old Testament were which of the following?

3. What does Lewis see as being wrong about the arguments of those who wish to abolish the death penalty?

4. Overall, Lewis feels that vivisection should be treated in what way?

5. What is Lewis' opinion of the tendency of Christmas shopping to stimulate the economy?

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