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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 claim as a fundamental fact of all civilizations before Christ?
(a) The fear of mystical leaders.
(b) The ineffectiveness of mystic rule.
(c) The monopoly of religion to those with power.
(d) The insignificance of the individual before the state.

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

3. Who does Chesterton label as the most inspirational character from the story of the fall of Troy?
(a) Helen.
(b) Paris.
(c) Achilles.
(d) Hector.

4. What two civilizations does Chesterton use for evidence against much of the belief in his time about cave men?
(a) Egypt and Mazatlan.
(b) Egypt and Rome.
(c) Rome and Greece.
(d) Egypt and Babylon.

5. What does Chesterton say is the relationship between reason and religion?
(a) They work together to create a whole.
(b) They are two sides of our world view.
(c) They are separate, except in Christendom.
(d) They appease each other.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following is a point Chesterton makes regarding the government of early man?

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

4. What does Chesterton say was the reaction of the populace to the rising Christian movement?

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

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