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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: On the Man Called Christ, Chapter V: The Escape from Paganism.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Chesterton say of the doctrine of the Pentecost?
(a) If it can be traced to the Pentecost, it can be traced to Christ.
(b) It was created by divine inspiration.
(c) It was a human representation of the divine.
(d) None of these.

2. What does Chesterton say is a danger when analyzing mythologies?
(a) That it is a futile pursuit because they are meaningless.
(b) That it would be too easy to get lost in the subtleties.
(c) That they may seem to be understood.
(d) None of these.

3. How does Chesterton describe Asia?
(a) Heartless.
(b) Fortuitous.
(c) Hollow.
(d) Changeless.

4. If men were like other animals, what does Chesterton argue that we should see?
(a) Other animals rising in consciousness and language.
(b) Other animals attempting artistic expression.
(c) None of these.
(d) Religion among beasts.

5. In Part I, Chapter VII, what new thing does Chesterton say we need?
(a) A certification program for religions.
(b) Standards for world creeds.
(c) A psychological history.
(d) Imagination in our world view.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chesterton determine is unique about Christ in comparison with the founders of the other major religions?

2. What form of humanity does Chesterton claim is the unit of the state, or the cell that makes up the formation?

3. What does Chesterton say is the real rival to the the Church of Christ?

4. Who or what does Chesterton credit with the preservation of the true religion of mankind?

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

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