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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 form of humanity does Chesterton claim is the unit of the state, or the cell that makes up the formation?
(a) Male lineage.
(b) Tribes.
(c) Motherhood.
(d) Family.

2. Which one of the following is NOT, according to Chesterton, one of the great mysteries?
(a) The origin of life.
(b) The origin of mankind.
(c) The origin of God.
(d) The origin of the universe.

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

4. What does Chesterton attempt to prove by the universality of clothes?
(a) The need for decoration and artistic expression.
(b) How ill designed mankind is to survive like a beast.
(c) The concept of original sin.
(d) Virtue in cave men.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT one of the elements Chesterton says are popularly believed to be the root of religion?

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

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

4. Who does Chesterton claim to be the best judge of Christianity?

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

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