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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: On the Creature Called Man, Chapter VIII: The End of the World.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. In Part I, Chapter 1, which of the following does Chesterton recommend doing?
(a) Maintaining a universal perspective.
(b) Rejecting science.
(c) Turning to religion for answers.
(d) Accepting mankind without explaining it.

4. Despite the level of sincerity a myth might be understood, what does Chesterton say is still present?
(a) Skepticism.
(b) Reality and religious sentiment.
(c) Superficiality.
(d) Fundamental belief.

5. What place does Chesterton say was the center of antiquity?
(a) Mecca.
(b) The Mediterranean.
(c) Egypt.
(d) Babylon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What evidence does Chesterton find in the history of Babylonia?

2. To the Romans, who were used to hearing about so many different sects and religions, what does Chesterton say was different when they heard about Christ?

3. From what does Chesterton's friend say the spire of a village church is originated?

4. What statement is intuitively understood, according to Chesterton, regarding the cave paintings?

5. Why does Chesterton say men fight?

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