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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 think of the theory that mankind is solely motivated by economic reasons of subsistence?
(a) That it is the primary motivating factor only when subsistence is threatened.
(b) That it is true except in the case of religion.
(c) That it is fundamentally and universally true.
(d) That it is absolutely untrue.

2. What does Chesterton call the death of Jesus?
(a) Timeless.
(b) Preordained.
(c) The objective of his mission.
(d) The act of greatest consequence.

3. What opinion does Chesterton hold of the concept "realpolitik," or the notion that men fight for material purposes?
(a) None of these.
(b) It is a simplistic rendering of a complex problem.
(c) It is an almost insanely unreal concept.
(d) It is true unless the men have religion.

4. Why does Chesterton say men fight?
(a) To avoid fear and change.
(b) For the love and protection of his home.
(c) For the greater good.
(d) For justice.

5. What does Chesterton see in the sophisticated use of language in the Gospels?
(a) Careful planning of the Gospels.
(b) That Christ had formal schooling.
(c) A subtle and superior mind.
(d) The wisdom of those who assembled the Gospels.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chesterton say is important to note about the Iliad, the story of Troy?

2. In Part I, Chapter VII, what new thing does Chesterton say we need?

3. What does Chesterton imply made the difference in the battle of Carthage and Rome?

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

5. What does Chesterton say of the Roman polytheism before the time of Christ?

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