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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter VIII: The Influence of the Model.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is it hard to determine what Chalcidius's religion was?
(a) He moved from place to place.
(b) He never wrote about his beliefs.
(c) He writes both pagan and Christian literature.
(d) He was loved by both sides.

2. What kind of writing did medieval writers enjoy that modern writers do not?
(a) Dramatic.
(b) Collaborative.
(c) Individual.
(d) Poetic.

3. What does Lewis say can help people better understand the renaissance style of writing?
(a) Comparing the literture to other genres.
(b) Reading more literature.
(c) Knowing about medieval culture.
(d) All of these.

4. What did medieval man give a great amount of authority to?
(a) Preachers.
(b) The stars.
(c) Books.
(d) Nature.

5. Which of the following did Lewis say medieval men worshiped?
(a) None of these.
(b) Books.
(c) Moths.
(d) Cats.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does "longaevi" mean?

2. What else is the model a reflection of?

3. Where is Scipio Minor taken in Somnious Scipionis?

4. Why does Lewis not give full credit to the model?

5. What was Amyclas the model of?

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