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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. Pittenger does not believe there is a scriptural basis for which of Jesus' claims?
(a) To have divine authority.
(b) To have been resurrected.
(c) To be able to work miracles.
(d) To be the son of God.

2. What element of Christianity does Lewis specifically cite as seeming absurd to scientific thought?
(a) Miraculous healing.
(b) The resurrection.
(c) God having a son.
(d) The holy spirit descending to the world.

3. What was Lewis' intent in his original writings about the pain of animals?
(a) To rebut arguments against God's existence.
(b) To prove the superiority of mankind.
(c) To provide a simple framework for discussion.
(d) To respond to a personal letter not meant for publication.

4. In Part I, Essay 1, "Evil and God", Lewis contends what about evil?
(a) It has increased over the last few centuries.
(b) It is unstoppable.
(c) It is preventable.
(d) It extends throughout human history.

5. How do secularism and paganism compare to Christianity as belief systems, according to Lewis?
(a) They are both inferior to Christianity.
(b) They are both totally invalidated by Christianity.
(c) They are both equally valid compared to Christianity.
(d) Paganism is inferior to Christianity, which is inferior to secularism.

Short Answer Questions

1. The argument that human suffering proves that God does not exist is best described as which of the following?

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

3. In Part I, Essay 1, "Evil and God", Lewis states that according to dualism, why is the concept of good itself good?

4. According to his speech in Part I, Essay 10, "Christian Apologetics", what terms does Lewis prefer to speak on?

5. In Part I, Essay 23 "Must Our Image of God Go?", Lewis argues against what type of an interpretation of the scripture?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the essential conflict between dogma and knowledge according to Lewis' argument in Part I, Essay 2, "Dogma and the Universe"?

2. What is an "animal stage"?

3. What is the theory of dualism?

4. Explain Lewis' argument that science does not undermine the occurrence of miracles.

5. Why does Lewis believe that the gospels are not legend?

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

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

8. What is the role of apologetics?

9. Why does the answering of prayers not always necessitate supernatural intervention?

10. According to Lewis' writings in Part I, Essay 17, "Answers to Question on Christianity", what is problematic for Christians about healing the sick, and why is this action acceptable anyways?

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