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

2. Lewis' general attitude towards women who wish to serve as priests would best be described as which of the following?
(a) Respect.
(b) Interrogation.
(c) Criticism.
(d) Scorn.

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

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

5. Which of the following does Lewis specifically reject as a reason to allow women to be priests?
(a) Women are essentially equal to men.
(b) Men can be bad priests.
(c) Women served spiritual roles in the Old Testament.
(d) One of the apostles was said to be a woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the original essay to which Lewis responds in Part IV, Letter 1, "The Conditions for a Just War", what is the final condition?

2. In Part II, Essay 16, "Cross-Examination", Lewis specifically denies that an experience of God can be brought on through what means?

3. Which of the following is one of the difficulties in engaging the average Englishmen in a theological discussion?

4. Lewis suggests that Christians attempting to communicate with the outside world should use which of the following in their speaking and writing styles?

5. In general, the efforts of figures from Nordic mythology would best be considered which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain one example of the problem with trying too hard to look at a problem "behind the scenes".

2. Explain some of the problems that Lewis sees as challenges to Christianity in England.

3. What problem does Lewis identify in the rules discussed in Part IV, Letter 1, "Conditions for a Just War"?

4. According to Lewis, how do most modern people approach the subject of God, and how should the subject be approached?

5. Why does Lewis find it important for everyone to read older texts?

6. What practical reasons does Lewis give to reject the idea of women serving as priests?

7. Why is Lewis opposed to giving all men a "right to happiness"?

8. Why does Lewis reject the creation of a Christian political party?

9. What reasons does Lewis give to support the idea of women serving as priests?

10. Why does Lewis believe that the decline of religion occurring at his time was less dramatic than it appeared?

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