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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In addition to being good, Lewis states that Christianity must be defended for being which of the following?
(a) Universal.
(b) True.
(c) Unchanging.
(d) Loving.

2. What does Lewis cite as being an important part of the intellectual challenge of faith?
(a) Debate.
(b) Prayer.
(c) Theological reading.
(d) Personal introspection.

3. Lewis warns against using religion and which of the following together in the wrong way?
(a) Politics.
(b) Intellect.
(c) Reason.
(d) Argument.

4. What forces alter the characters of individuals, according to Christian doctrine?
(a) Prayer.
(b) Meditation and confession.
(c) God.
(d) Witnessing or proselytizing.

5. Why should the Gospels not be considered legend?
(a) Their authenticity has been proved beyond a doubt.
(b) They are historical documents.
(c) They are not artistic enough.
(d) They are too short.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Lewis, what, besides humans, experiences pain?

2. If Jesus' claims about himself were false, he would best be considered which of the following?

3. Lewis denies that animals have which of the following?

4. Lewis' books were generally intended to bridge the gap between what types of writing?

5. Which of the following is one of the options that Joad believed rational persons must choose from?

Short Essay Questions

1. What justification does Lewis use to explain that the universe is not meaningless?

2. According to Lewis' argument in Part I, Essay 12, "Man or Rabbit?", what are the difficulties of using Christianity to become a better person ?

3. What is the purpose of the prayer books according to Lewis?

4. Explain the distinction that Lewis makes between thinking and imagining.

5. Why does Lewis believe that philosophy alone is insufficient for faith?

6. According to Lewis' writings in Part I, Essay 19, "What Are We to Make of Jesus Christ", what possible contradiction makes it difficult to discount the miracles associated with the life of Jesus?

7. How are schoolboys taught Christianity in England?

8. What is the role of apologetics?

9. What argument does Lewis make to suggest that science incapable of invalidating religion?

10. What does Lewis believe about the roles of suffering and discomfort in Christianity?

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