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

2. Lewis argues against discounting an argument just because the speaker does what?
(a) Makes a fool of himself.
(b) Changes his opinion.
(c) Expresses himself poorly.
(d) Ignores his own advice.

3. What is the primary importance of Christmas to Lewis?
(a) The mystery of the birth of Christ.
(b) Keeping church practice modern.
(c) Demonstrating the dominance of Christianity.
(d) Maintaining tradition of the church.

4. Lewis suggests that Christians attempting to communicate with the outside world should use which of the following in their speaking and writing styles?
(a) Brevity.
(b) Idioms.
(c) Humor.
(d) Wit.

5. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons Lewis gives for rejecting the concept of females serving as priests?
(a) It would threaten the unity of the church.
(b) It is too great a break from tradition.
(c) There is no scriptural basis for it.
(d) It would increase divisions with other churches.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Lewis specifically reject as a reason to allow women to be priests?

2. What is Lewis' stance on compulsory religious activity?

3. How does Lewis feel about a program of study that would be applicable for all Christians?

4. What does Lewis believe about the birth of St. John the Baptist?

5. What does Lewis regard as being essential to achieving the "freeborn mind"?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Lewis' writings in Part II, Essay 2, "Two Ways with the Self", what apparent contradiction exists in Christianity regarding self-love, and how is it resolved?

2. What reasons does Lewis give for being uninterested in hymns?

3. Explain the logical fallacy that Lewis cautions against in Part III, Essay 3, "The Sermon and the Lunch"?

4. According to Lewis' writings in Part II, Essay 10, "Modern Translations of the Bible", how do translations of the bible change over time?

5. Why does Lewis believe that a therapeutic approach to crime will lead to tyranny?

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

7. How does Lewis feel about the Anglican church allowing Catholic-like invocation of the saints?

8. What kind of compulsions does Lewis argue against?

9. What is the problem in the village described in Part IV, Letter 5, "A Village Experience"?

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

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