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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 II: The Riddles of the Gospel.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What place does Chesterton say was the center of antiquity?
(a) Mecca.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Babylon.
(d) The Mediterranean.

2. According to Chesterton, how do mythologies differ from religion?
(a) Only one is understandable as truth.
(b) The way a portrait differs from a person.
(c) Myths are descriptive while religion is prescriptive.
(d) Only religion offers a moral edict.

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

4. Who or what does Chesterton credit with the preservation of the true religion of mankind?
(a) Natural law.
(b) The Jews.
(c) Human nature.
(d) God.

5. What reason does Chesterton give that the experiences of the three initial elements of religion cannot be responsible for the rise of mysticism?
(a) Religion is much more complex than the mingling of three experiences.
(b) They are also the experiences of animals who have not become mystics.
(c) They do not provide truth.
(d) No cave art depicts these three things.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Chesterton, what was Rome?

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

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

4. Which of the following does Chesterton note it is important to remember about the psychology of myths?

5. What parallel does Chesterton draw with the uniqueness of the Christian church?

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