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

2. To what description of the life of the cave-man does Chesterton especially object?
(a) Their proximity to apes.
(b) The suggested violence of men to women.
(c) All of these.
(d) Their pagan worship.

3. How does Chesterton interpret the title of the book, "The Evolution of the Idea of God"?
(a) The growth of understanding morality.
(b) How mankind has lost their way.
(c) How God changes to suit the needs of every time and place.
(d) I will show you how this nonsensical notion that there is a God grew up among men.

4. What does say Chesterton say would have been very different if the battle between Carthage and Rome were different?
(a) The struggle which established Christendom.
(b) The world.
(c) Christendom.
(d) The common face of religion.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following does Chesterton say of myths?

3. According to Chesterton, what was Rome?

4. What does Chesterton say has been done too much to mythologies of the world?

5. Why does Chesterton say men fight?

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