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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Lewis describe the authority medieval men gave to the written word?

2. As defined by pagans, what did nature include?

3. What does Lewis say the medieval mind had a desire to do?

4. What does Lewis say separates the medieval man from savages?

5. Which of the following is NOT one of Chalcidius's parts of his Triad?

Short Essay Questions

1. What two philosophies did Apulieus bring to light?

2. How does Lewis say the medieval culture differs from most uncivilized cultures?

3. What is the doctrine of plentitude?

4. What does Lewis say the model is a reflection of?

5. What did the model serve as a backdrop for?

6. According to Lewis, who were the two most noteworthy medieval writers?

7. What does Lewis say the process is for most people when they make their opinion of medieval men and practices?

8. How did Lewis say the pagan and Christian views of spirits differ?

9. How did Macrobius clean up Somnium Scipius?

10. What did medieval men like to organize and systematize?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Books held a very high priority in medieval culture. How did this love for books come about, and what are some of the affects of this on the medieval culture?

Essay Topic 2

Science was a major theme in this book. Where did it appear, and how was it used to further the informational tone of the book?

Essay Topic 3

Education and the importance of training is a constant theme in this book. Where does this theme appear, and which parts of the medieval culture are most affected by it?

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