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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 V: Man and Mythologies.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT one of the elements Chesterton says are popularly believed to be the root of religion?
(a) Dreams.
(b) The leader of the tribe.
(c) The harvest and resurrection of growing corn.
(d) The question of our origins and purpose.

2. What tactic does Chesterton recommend that people use to see Christianity more fairly?
(a) Dabble in another religion to have something for comparison.
(b) Pretend it is a foreign pagan religion and give it the same respect.
(c) Temporarily embrace it as a faith to see it from the inside.
(d) Talk to foreigners about Christianity and accept their views.

3. What does Chesterton say is a danger when analyzing mythologies?
(a) None of these.
(b) That it would be too easy to get lost in the subtleties.
(c) That it is a futile pursuit because they are meaningless.
(d) That they may seem to be understood.

4. Which of the following best describes Chesterton's view of the theory of evolution?
(a) It is blasphemous.
(b) It is irrelevant to and disconnected from his topic.
(c) It is useful to explain the world in conjunction with God.
(d) It is a mistaken scientific fad.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Chesterton wish to view and discuss the earth?

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

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

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