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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do we know more about the world now than medieval man?
(a) We have instruments to measure.
(b) We have clearer views.
(c) We have more time and energy to devote to research.
(d) We have longer histories.

2. How is modern writing different from medieval writing?
(a) We want more description.
(b) We read about real people.
(c) We are more involved in the plot.
(d) We don't like fantasy as much.

3. What does Somnious Scipionus mean?
(a) The Scorpion's Revenge.
(b) The Dream of the Scorpion.
(c) The Dream of Scipio.
(d) Reverence to Scipio.

4. How many arts of education were there in the medieval times?
(a) Five.
(b) Six.
(c) Seven.
(d) Eight.

5. What does Lewis say medieval literature has a fixation on?
(a) Description.
(b) Details.
(c) Letters.
(d) Lists.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lewis say it would be a mistake to think about the pagans and Christians?

2. What did Macrobius think would be found at the equator?

3. What did the thought of demonic spirits lead the Longeavi to being?

4. What do modern people call the things medieval men worshiped?

5. What was realism opposed to?

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