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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. Which of the following best describes Chesterton's view of the theory of evolution?
(a) It is blasphemous.
(b) It is useful to explain the world in conjunction with God.
(c) It is irrelevant to and disconnected from his topic.
(d) It is a mistaken scientific fad.

2. How does Chesterton characterize the approach of Hannibal to Rome?
(a) Like the reckoning for unholiness.
(b) Like a dark supernatural power.
(c) Like a hot knife slicing through the resistance.
(d) Riding on the glory of the gods.

3. What aspect of the cave-man does Chesterton find greatly important?
(a) The artistry of cave drawings.
(b) The huge difference between cave men and apes.
(c) Language.
(d) The emergence of religion.

4. According to Chesterton, why are pagan religions so successful and enduring?
(a) They have seeds of truth.
(b) They are the only way available to glimpse god.
(c) They combine reason and religion.
(d) Mankind finds it natural and empowering to worship something.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Chesterton interpret the title of the book, "The Evolution of the Idea of God"?

2. What does Chesterton think of the theory that mankind is solely motivated by economic reasons of subsistence?

3. What opinion does Chesterton hold of the concept "realpolitik," or the notion that men fight for material purposes?

4. What does Chesterton say should not be done with mythologies?

5. Who does Chesterton label as the most inspirational character from the story of the fall of Troy?

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