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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 was the third species of creation thought to be created in medieval times?

2. Which of the following was NOT commonly written about in renaissance literature?

3. What kind of writing did medieval writers enjoy that modern writers do not?

4. What was said to govern the chance events that happened on earth?

5. What does Lewis say it is hard for some people to grasp about medieval beliefs?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the fifth element, and where did it exist?

2. What is obvious about the medieval belief in mythological creatures?

3. What does Lewis say the modern reader can do to better understand the medieval style of literature?

4. How did medieval scholars say the different kinds of souls said to be created?

5. What does Lewis say one of the most notable features of renaissance literature is?

6. How did the church feel about astrology?

7. How did medieval theologians view the Fall?

8. What does Lewis say was the most important thing to remember about medieval belief in mythological creatures?

9. How did Lewis say Chaucer prefer to invent his stories and why?

10. How was common sense defined in medieval times?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What was the medieval thought on philosophy, and how does it differ from the modern ideas of philosophy?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

How did medieval writers differ from modern writers, and what impact does this have on the two styles of literature?

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