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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 is strong roots for humanity?
(a) History.
(b) Having foes to keep us united.
(c) Links to our agrarian past.
(d) Religious meeting places.

2. What does the intellectual distinction that Chesterton sees in Christ suggest to him?
(a) Probable distaste for vulgar claims of divinity.
(b) Education.
(c) A mastermind.
(d) Control of the situation.

3. What does Chesterton refer to as a cornerstone of humanity?
(a) The book of Job.
(b) The Old Testament.
(c) Monotheism.
(d) Christianity.

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

5. What does Chesterton call the death of Jesus?
(a) Preordained.
(b) The act of greatest consequence.
(c) Timeless.
(d) The objective of his mission.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Chesterton say is a crucial element of the Christmas story?

2. How does Chesterton describe the concept of monotheism?

3. What example does Chesterton give about how the church must be viewed?

4. How does Chesterton say a myth must be appreciated?

5. Why does Chesterton say men fight?

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