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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. If men were like other animals, what does Chesterton argue that we should see?

2. In Part I, Chapter 1, which of the following does Chesterton recommend doing?

3. What does Chesterton describe in the introduction as if being seen for the first time?

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

5. What evidence does Chesterton find in the history of Babylonia?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain how, according to Chesterton, monotheistic religion becomes polytheistic.

2. Explain what Chesterton was trying to explain with his example of the horse and rider.

3. How well does Chesterton think science is explaining the origins of mankind? Why?

4. Explain how Chesterton says myths are best understood and appreciated. Explain your answer.

5. What parallel does Chesterton make between social structure and cannibalism? Explain.

6. As a way to demonstrate the potential deficiencies in deductive reasoning, Chesterton uses an example of 20th Century initials being carved in a rock. Explain this example and what it is meant to convey.

7. Summarize Chesterton's explanation of the battle between Carthage and Rome.

8. Explain how and why, according to Chesterton, the pace at which things move changes our perception of them.

9. How does Troy and the Iliad enter into Chesterton's argument?

10. How does Chesterton define the view of non-Christians who live in a Christian society?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about C.S. Lewis.

Part 1. Write a short biography of C.S. Lewis. When and where did he live? What did he do professionally?

Part 2. What kind of material did C.S. Lewis write? What are some of his better known works?

Part 3. How did C.S. Lewis's views on God and Christianity change throughout his life? What influence did "The Everlasting Man" have on C.S. Lewis?

Essay Topic 2

Chesterton devotes an entire chapter to describing the Punic war between Carthage and Rome. Write an essay about this war.

Part 1. Give some general background about the time and places involved. What were they like before the war?

Part 2. What are the known facts about this war? Where do we get these facts? Describe the general happenings of the war from a militaristic or strategic standpoint.

Part 3. Incorporating Chesterton's position into your essay, describe what you feel are the more human reasons and experiences that were prevalent in this war. Do you agree with Chesterton's interpretation? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The Chapter titled "The Riddles of Gospel" is about the New Testament. Write an essay about the New Testament.

Part 1. Provide background information about the New Testament. What form does it take? How did it come into existence? How were the books selected? When and where does it take place?

Part 2. Summarize the contents of the New Testament, giving detail for the parts to be discussed later.

Part 3. How are Christ and the New Testament commonly represented in churches? Is this a true representation? Is it a good one? Why or why not?

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