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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Macrobius think was the center of the universe?
(a) The earth.
(b) The moon.
(c) The sun.
(d) The heavens.

2. Which of the following does Lewis say affects scientific thought?
(a) Mental temperament.
(b) Philosophical changes.
(c) Educational facilities.
(d) All of these.

3. What made people talk less about the longaevi?
(a) Their lack of proof.
(b) The controversy surrounding them.
(c) Their sinister nature.
(d) Their loss of power.

4. What attribute does Lewis say medieval writers had that modern ones do not?
(a) Contentment.
(b) Humilty.
(c) Confidence.
(d) Pride.

5. What was the third species thought to have similar with men?
(a) Rational thoughts.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Life spans.
(d) Mortality.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the medieval people call the fifth element?

2. What is the tone of most medieval books?

3. Which of these things does Lewis say he hopes the readers of his book feel about medieval sciences?

4. What religion did Macrobious likely follow?

5. What did the medieval spirits become in Christian writing?

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