This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: On the Man Called Christ, Chapter IV: The Witness of the Heretics.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What importance does Chesterton give to the pace at which things go?
(a) A fast pace makes things seem like a miracle.
(b) The real question is in why they go at all.
(c) The pace at which things go makes no difference on how we perceive them.
(d) The pace at which things go determines their importance and influence.

2. What support does Egypt give to Chesterton's argument?
(a) Barbarism can exist in complicated civilizations.
(b) Great civilizations arose throughout history.
(c) Evidence that the most powerful leaders are revered as gods.
(d) Evidence that the state grew more despotic as it grew more civilized.

3. To the Romans, who were used to hearing about so many different sects and religions, what does Chesterton say was different when they heard about Christ?
(a) The way in which it was said.
(b) In their souls they knew it was true.
(c) There was no hope left.
(d) They were ready for violence.

4. What personage from Troy does Chesterton say created an archetype and impacted history?
(a) Agamemnon.
(b) Helen.
(c) Achilles.
(d) Hector.

5. How does Chesterton classify the natural progression of myth and religion?
(a) From the pagan to the Christian.
(b) From the simple to the complex.
(c) From the false to the true.
(d) From the godly to the human.