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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: On the Man Called Christ, Chapter III: The Strangest Story in the World.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Chesterton say is the natural result of religion in the home?
(a) Religious strife.
(b) Temperance.
(c) Polytheism.
(d) Revolt in public life.

2. What does Chesterton say is missing from the popular depiction of prehistory?
(a) The family unit.
(b) Mysticism.
(c) Practicality.
(d) Humor.

3. What personage from Troy does Chesterton say created an archetype and impacted history?
(a) Helen.
(b) Achilles.
(c) Hector.
(d) Agamemnon.

4. What does Chesterton imply made the difference in the battle of Carthage and Rome?
(a) The nature of their religion.
(b) The financial backing.
(c) The prowess of their military commanders.
(d) The dedication of the soldiers.

5. Which of the following does Chesterton find striking about the story and teachings of Jesus?
(a) The order in which they come.
(b) The intuitiveness.
(c) All of these.
(d) The suggestion that he has not really come to teach.

Short Answer Questions

1. What religious activity does Chesterton align with Carthage?

2. Chesterton says cave men cannot be compared to what?

3. What abyss in the unity of the absolute does Chesterton reference?

4. What does Chesterton see in the sophisticated use of language in the Gospels?

5. How does Chesterton characterize the approach of Hannibal to Rome?

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