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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter V: The Heavens.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was it harder for pagans to write about nature?
(a) It was not important.
(b) It was not based on religion.
(c) It was all encompassing.
(d) It was hard to define.

2. What is the model a reflection of?
(a) Traditions of the time.
(b) Philosophy of the time.
(c) History of the world.
(d) Education of the time.

3. Who do Christians say created nature?
(a) God.
(b) Adam.
(c) Christ.
(d) Michael.

4. How did Scipio Minor plan to meet the gods?
(a) By flying.
(b) By talking to the moon.
(c) By committing suicide.
(d) By living virtuously.

5. Why does Lewis not give full credit to the model?
(a) It was not moved by the debates.
(b) It was too broad.
(c) It was not sensitive enough to change.
(d) All of these.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lewis say causes men to think the way they do about medieval man?

2. Which of the following was a medieval writer?

3. What was the great project of most medieval writers?

4. Where is Scipio Minor taken in Somnious Scipionis?

5. Why was it ironic for Lucan to be cited for scientific purposes?

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