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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. What does Chesterton say about Rome in the 4th Century?

2. What does Chesterton say of the doctrine of the Pentecost?

3. According to Chesterton, what are the very important images upon which Christ founded the church?

4. Which of the following statements does Chesterton say about early Christians?

5. Which of the following is imagery that Chesterton says is important from the Christmas story?

Short Essay Questions

1. What possible exception does Chesterton make to the statement that Christendom is unique in the creation of church militants? Why does he say the exception doesn't count?

2. According to Chesterton what is the difference between the "Christ of the Church" and the "Christ of the Gospels"?

3. Describe the Europe that Chesterton says would exist if the world still lived in paganism.

4. Explain how Chesterton comes to the conclusion that Christ was an intellectually apt and astute man?

5. Explain the logic behind Chesterton's statement, "If the ecclesiastical and dogmatic system is as old as the Pentecost then it is as old as Christmas."

6. Explain Chesterton's statement, "I do not believe that mythology must begin with eroticism. But I do believe that mythology must end in it." To what was he referring?

7. What does Chesterton mean when he refers to the Church's ability to rise again?

8. Explain how Chesterton refutes the popular argument that Christ's teachings are dated because he was "a man of his time".

9. According to Chesterton, how do Hector and Achilles compare when looked at historically?

10. What reason does Chesterton give for presenting the last chapter in this fashion?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the chapter "The Demons and The Philosophers" Chesterton spends quite a bit of time describing aspects of Confucianism and Buddhism. Write an essay about either Confucianism or Buddhism or both.

Part 1. Who was the man behind the religion? When and where was he born? What did he do during his lifetime?

Part 2. What are some of the fundamental ideologies, practices, and beliefs?

Part 3. Do you agree with Chesterton that this set of beliefs is a mere philosophy or is it a religion? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

In the chapter titled "The Witness of the Heretics" Chesterton talks about Mary Baker Eddy and Christian Science. Write an essay about Christian Science and its founder.

Part 1. Write a short biography of Mary Baker Eddy and what led her to create Christian Science.

Part 2. Provide details about the beginning of Christian Science, including its inception and founding ideologies.

Part 3. How widely is Christian Science practiced today? Explain the spread and evolution of Christian Science.

Essay Topic 3

Chesterton uses cave paintings as the basis for a general statement about mankind.

Part 1. Write a brief introduction to cave paintings. When and where were they created? What do they depict?

Part 2. What does Chesterton assert about cave paintings?

Part 3. How does Chesterton use cave paintings as a way to refute some of the scientific theories of his time?

Part 4. What general conclusion about mankind does Chesterton make? What is his logic in reaching this conclusion?

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