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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 II: Professors and Prehistoric Men.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Chesterton claim the evidence proves about cave men?
(a) They already had organized religion.
(b) They were very much like men today.
(c) They had no way of understanding the world.
(d) None of these.

2. How does Chesterton wish to view and discuss the earth?
(a) In a familiar fashion.
(b) From a scientific viewpoint.
(c) As the most important planet.
(d) From an astronomical standpoint.

3. Which of the following is something Chesterton says future scientists will deduce from 20th Century initials carved in stone?
(a) The 20th Century had no religion.
(b) All of these.
(c) The 20th Century had no cursive or small letters.
(d) The 20th Century did not practice the art of sculpture.

4. What connection does Chesterton make between the boy and the cave-man?
(a) They share the same innocent interpretation of life.
(b) They both draw animals for the same reasons.
(c) They transcend their heritage.
(d) They have the same primal urges.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. If man was once no more than an animal, what does does Chesterton say might be entertained?

2. What does Chesterton think seeing mankind correctly will accomplish?

3. Which one of the following is NOT, according to Chesterton, one of the great mysteries?

4. What happens when an onlooker tries to envision the church as a member of a throng of superstitions lobbying for believers?

5. What does Chesterton say is important when viewing mankind?

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