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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter VIII: The Romance of Orthodoxy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two extremes does Chesterton foresee in man's future?
(a) Living a fairytale or living in hell.
(b) Overpopulation or extermination of humanity.
(c) Sitting absolutely still or smashing the world for fun.
(d) Christianity or atheism.

2. In moving through fairyland, what is the test of happiness, according to Chesterton?
(a) Goodness.
(b) Reciprocity.
(c) Gratitude.
(d) Surprise.

3. Why does Chesterton say that someone might be entertained by reading the book Orthodoxy?
(a) Chesterton's quest was fruitless from the beginning, but it took him a long time to realize it.
(b) Chesterton wandered far to discover the truths he could have found in the nearby church.
(c) Chesterton has a good sense of humor.
(d) Chesterton tells stories rather than arguing a point.

4. In Chesterton's argument, why can the orthodox man believe in revolution?
(a) It's a trick question - he cannot.
(b) Revolution coincides with orthodoxy.
(c) Orthodoxy manifests itself as revolution.
(d) Revolution means restoration.

5. What does Chesterton not mean by the word "orthodoxy"?
(a) The practical outworking of the creed.
(b) The history behind the creed.
(c) Where Christians get the authority for the creed.
(d) The Biblical authority for the creed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Chesterton say that a man is bewildered when asked to summarize his belief in something?

2. When materialism leads a man to fatalism, what does it also accomplish, according to Chesterton?

3. What is the single true charge that Chesterton found against Christianity?

4. What does Chesterton call "the most difficult and interesting part of the mental process" that he reached? (Chesterton 2000, pg. 247)

5. Who is Mr. Street?

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