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

2. One of the options that Joad believed rational persons were forced to choose from is most like what world religion?
(a) Judaism.
(b) Christianity.
(c) Zoroastrianism.
(d) Islam.

3. The club that Lewis founded took its name from what philosopher?
(a) Demosthenes.
(b) Aristotle.
(c) Kant.
(d) Socrates.

4. How is Christianity transmitted?
(a) Through cultural enforcement.
(b) Through a calling all people feel to the bible.
(c) Through personal revelation.
(d) Through teaching and outreach.

5. Which of the following is one of the options that Joad believed rational persons must choose from?
(a) Athiesm.
(b) Monotheism.
(c) Universalism.
(d) Moral relativism.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Lewis, Christianity holds what believe about myth?

3. According to Lewis, what is the most important miraculous event in Christianity?

4. What types of matters did the member's of Lewis' club discuss?

5. Lewis contends that Corineous intends to treat Christianity in what way?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is an "animal stage"?

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

3. What is the difference between religion and politics, according to Lewis?

4. What are the problems with dualism, according to Lewis?

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

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

7. Why does Lewis believe that pain is evidence of the existence of God?

8. How is Christianity transmitted, according to Lewis' writings in Part I, Essay 13, "On the Transmission of Christianity"?

9. Why did Lewis formulate his theories about the suffering of animals?

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

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