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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 take as evidence that evolution is flawed as a way to define the origins of man?
(a) The missing link.
(b) The fact that mankind is apparently not evolving now.
(c) None of these.
(d) The changing nature of the theories.

2. What happens when an onlooker tries to envision the church as a member of a throng of superstitions lobbying for believers?
(a) One sees the difference of the church from other religions.
(b) The future of the church becomes uncertain.
(c) One can see clearly the universal truth of all religions.
(d) God becomes non-existent.

3. Who does Chesterton say would be the second best judge of Christianity?
(a) A Christian.
(b) An atheist.
(c) A Confucian.
(d) An agnostic.

4. In Part I, Chapter 1, which of the following does Chesterton recommend doing?
(a) Turning to religion for answers.
(b) Maintaining a universal perspective.
(c) Accepting mankind without explaining it.
(d) Rejecting science.

5. What does Chesterton label as the biggest weakness of science in trying to understand the origins of man?
(a) None of these.
(b) The scientists.
(c) Theories that are sensational but untrue.
(d) The inability to experiment or directly observe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chesterton say about epochs of nomadism or matriarchy in history and prehistory?

2. What does Chesterton say is the simplest truth about mankind?

3. Which of the following best describes Chesterton's view of the theory of evolution?

4. What does Chesterton propose to accomplish in the book "The Everlasting Man"?

5. What importance does Chesterton give to the pace at which things go?

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