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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. Where does Chesterton say the history of Rome is best understood?
(a) In her politics.
(b) In the whispers behind doors.
(c) In the blood of the Colosseum.
(d) None of these.

2. What does Chesterton say would have happened if Christ had not come when he did?
(a) There would have been a void that would have asphyxiated mankind.
(b) The world would have started worshipping demons.
(c) None of these.
(d) Pagan religion would have kept endlessly changing.

3. When morality and faith in the gods was crumbling in Rome, what else does Chesterton say was crumbling?
(a) The hope for mankind.
(b) Desire for violence.
(c) Curiosity.
(d) Intellectuality and philosophy.

4. What does Chesterton say was the reaction of the populace to the rising Christian movement?
(a) Jealousy.
(b) Hate.
(c) Despair.
(d) Fear.

5. What does Chesterton say is the simplest truth about mankind?
(a) Mankind is the only religious being.
(b) Mankind is a microcosm of the universe.
(c) Mankind is a very strange being.
(d) Mankind is made in the image of God.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What personage from Troy does Chesterton say created an archetype and impacted history?

3. Which of the following does Chesterton note it is important to remember about the psychology of myths?

4. According to Chesterton, why are pagan religions so successful and enduring?

5. What does Chesterton say is the relationship between reason and religion?

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