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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 does Chesterton define as the problem with pessimists?
(a) They are opposed to religious beliefs in any form.
(b) They impede progress.
(c) They are opposed to optimists.
(d) They are cosmic anti-patriots.

2. What does Chesterton call the worst religion of all?
(a) The religion that debases a man.
(b) The religion of the Christian God.
(c) The religion that worships the god inside.
(d) The religion that worships multiple gods.

3. Why does Chesterton say there is no equality or inequality in nature?
(a) There is no standard for value.
(b) Humans cannot judge by animal standards.
(c) Oligarchy is a human construction.
(d) The standard of value changes within each species.

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

5. What does Chesterton say is the result of believing that progress is a natural, predictable happening?
(a) A person looks for ethical support.
(b) A person ceases to believe in progress.
(c) A person works harder to achieve this.
(d) A person becomes lazy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Chesterton say that miracles are eminently desirable?

2. What problem, according to Chesterton, is the central issue in the book?

3. What does Chesterton label as the second problem of modern intellectualism?

4. What problem did Christianity solve which Paganism could not?

5. What is Chesterton's third criterion for progress?

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