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

2. What accepted social practice common in Christ's time does Chesterton use to exemplify how his teachings are not bound to them?
(a) Infanticide.
(b) Polygamy.
(c) Suicide.
(d) Slavery.

3. Why does Chesterton claim that some people have difficulty perceiving Christianity correctly?
(a) They cannot separate the religion from history.
(b) They are too close to it.
(c) All of these.
(d) Their personal experiences as Christians get in the way.

4. Which of the following statements does Chesterton say about early Christians?
(a) They knew the future for which they were fighting.
(b) All of these.
(c) Their meekness was an effective tactic.
(d) They declared war with the world.

5. Chesterton's list of great influential philosophers includes which of the following?
(a) Marcus Aurelius, Socrates, Confucius.
(b) Confucius, Buddha, John the Baptist.
(c) Aristotle, Akenahhten, Caesar.
(d) Confucius, Buddha, Akenahten.

Short Answer Questions

1. What practice does Chesterton say that Christ started by his teachings?

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

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

4. Which of the following is a statement Chesterton makes about early Christianity?

5. What does Chesterton claim as a fundamental fact of all civilizations before Christ?

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