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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the audience for the lecture transcribe in Part I, Essay 10, "Christian Apologetics"?

2. One of the options that Joad believed rational persons were forced to choose from is most like what world religion?

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

4. How is Christianity related to spiritualism, according to Lewis?

5. Lewis contends that Christianity relates to leading a good life in what way?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is an "animal stage"?

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

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

4. What is the theory of dualism?

5. According to Lewis, how could a Materialist lead a good life without Christianity?

6. What mistakes does Lewis believe that the Bishop of Woolwich makes in his arguments about scripture?

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

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

9. What does Dr. Pittenger say about Lewis' arguments in his earlier works?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The title essay of the book expresses Lewis' misgivings about the way that modern man approach the subject of God. Many, especially Materialists, attempt to place God in judgment.

1) Explain what Lewis means by the statement that modern men judge God. Explain the typical judgments that are laid against the Christian God.

2) Discuss the way that Lewis believes the subject of God should be approached.

3) Speculate as to how modern mindsets such as individuality and scientific reasoning contribute to what Lewis views as a flawed approach to the subject of God.

Essay Topic 2

Apologetics is the rational defense of the faith. Lewis was one of the premiere Christian apologists of his century, publishing prolifically to explain, justify, and defend the Christian faith, which he believed to be not only good, but true. Apologetics employs reason, logic, historical evidence, and rhetorical techniques to shed a positive light on the Christian faith.

1) Explain the nature and purpose of apologetics. Who is the typical audience for an apologetic discussion?

2) Discuss some of the most common problems for Christian apologists, and the ways that Lewis approaches these problems.

3) Assess and explain whether faith needs to be defended and how appropriate reason and logic are to this endeavor.

Essay Topic 3

Jesus is widely accepted as a good moral teacher, but the gospels say that he also made impressive claims about himself that cannot be simply ignored. Christian apologists such as Lewis often suggest that Jesus' documented wisdom makes it impossible to discount or dismiss his claims.

1) Explain the common conception of Jesus according to Lewis, and the nature of the claims made by him in the Christian gospels.

2) Discuss the position of Lewis on the subject of Jesus life, teachings, and claims about himself. Why does Lewis believe that the combination of these elements is a strong argument in favor of Christianity's truth?

3) Explain some of the alternatives that Lewis concedes to be possible. Explain some simple changes in doctrine or interpretation of scripture that could lead to a different interpretation either of Jesus' teachings, or his claims about himself, and discuss why Lewis rejects these alternatives.

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