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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 insist is a common error?
(a) To oversimply the end of Rome.
(b) To think that things would have gone on as they had always been.
(c) To not give Romans their due.
(d) To insist on the smallness of the Mediterranean world in which all of this occurred.

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

3. What religious activity does Chesterton align with Carthage?
(a) Infanticide.
(b) All of these.
(c) Prayers for materialistic ends.
(d) Devil worship.

4. 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?
(a) In their souls they knew it was true.
(b) The way in which it was said.
(c) There was no hope left.
(d) They were ready for violence.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Chesterton, what do mythologies have the power to do?

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

4. What does say Chesterton say would have been very different if the battle between Carthage and Rome were different?

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

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