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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Conclusion: The Summary of This Book and Appendices.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Chesterton say is the one great startling statement uttered by man since he was able to make statements?
(a) That the creator of the world visited his world in person.
(b) That he is unique.
(c) The the world had a creator.
(d) God was all powerful.

2. According to Chesterton, what do mythologies have the power to do?
(a) None of these.
(b) Display common themes that are universal truths.
(c) Provide insight into a belief system.
(d) Unify societies.

3. Why does Chesterton claim that some people have difficulty perceiving Christianity correctly?
(a) Their personal experiences as Christians get in the way.
(b) They are too close to it.
(c) They cannot separate the religion from history.
(d) All of these.

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

5. What does Chesterton argue is the case of Asian religions and Islam?
(a) They leave out fundamental ideals.
(b) They are too far removed from politics.
(c) They will fade out naturally.
(d) They are too removed from ethics.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Chesterton, what makes the enduring quality of the church so remarkable?

2. What does Chesterton take as evidence that evolution is flawed as a way to define the origins of man?

3. In what way does Chesterton say the philosophers gained great influence?

4. What does Chesterton state that mankind recognized from the very beginning?

5. Which of the following does Chesterton say of myths?

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