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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 heavens.
(b) The earth.
(c) The sun.
(d) The moon.

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

3. What does Lewis say makes medieval literature dull and boring?
(a) The similarities in the books.
(b) The details.
(c) The lists.
(d) The tone.

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

5. What led to the belief of unicorns?
(a) False tales.
(b) Imitated pictures.
(c) Strange images.
(d) Fairy tales.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was philosophy supposed to be free of in order to be pure?

2. What did medieval writers think the world around them was a reflection of?

3. Which soul was created by God?

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

5. What was the model a backdrop for?

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