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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. What does Lewis say it is hard for some people to grasp about medieval beliefs?
(a) They were ahead of their times.
(b) They were unable to see the truth of matters.
(c) They believed in fanciful creatures.
(d) They had such easily disproved ideas.

2. What did renaissance writers sometimes make great stretches to include in their work?
(a) Astrology.
(b) Politics.
(c) Christianity.
(d) Mythology.

3. Which of the following of the medieval man are studied in this book?
(a) Values.
(b) Diligence.
(c) Thought process.
(d) Belligerance.

4. What does Lewis say the medieval world imposed on objects?
(a) Restrictions.
(b) Obedience.
(c) Properties.
(d) Desires.

5. Why are some modern readers puzzled by the renaissance style of writing?
(a) They talk about mythical things.
(b) They do not stay on topic.
(c) Their plots are not always completed.
(d) All of these.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it hard to determine what Chalcidius's religion was?

2. According to Lewis, how did medieval man come to start those things he calls obsolete?

3. What is considered a perfect shape by medieval man?

4. What is a point of modern contention about the longaevi?

5. What did Scipio Minor say is insignificant while he is in the sky?

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