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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what level does Lewis suggest that patriotism be maintained?
(a) At a low level.
(b) At a healthy level.
(c) At an unhealthy level.
(d) At a high level.

2. Nature, writes Lewis, should not be used as a means to justify which of the following?
(a) Our own existence.
(b) Reality.
(c) Scientific theory.
(d) The existence of God.

3. What literary technique does Lewis use to make his points on the subject of love?
(a) Simile.
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Analogy.
(d) Antithesis.

4. Are any of the following pleasures cited as being existent by Lewis?
(a) Need pleasure.
(b) Aromatic pleasure.
(c) Inherent pleasure.
(d) Nostalgic pleasure.

5. Where does Lewis suggest that the love in nature be kept?
(a) In its proper place.
(b) In one's daily life.
(c) In one's mind.
(d) In literary works and art.

6. Which of the following would be a terrible companion for a nature lover, according to Lewis?
(a) An anthropologist.
(b) A botanist.
(c) An ecologist.
(d) A geologist.

7. Lewis writes that he selected his books the same way that he selected which of the following?
(a) His furniture.
(b) His friends.
(c) His physicians.
(d) His music.

8. According to Lewis, an individual must take which of the following to reach his/her ultimate destination?
(a) A detour.
(b) A realistic approach.
(c) A walk with God.
(d) An express bus.

9. According to Lewis, affection is a necessary part of which of the following?
(a) Long-term erotic love.
(b) Appreciative love.
(c) Spontaneous love.
(d) Need love.

10. According to Lewis, it is necessary to make which of the following out of nature?
(a) Nothing.
(b) A theory.
(c) A forecast.
(d) An opinion.

11. Which of the following is one of author C.S. Lewis' categorizations of love?
(a) Romantic love.
(b) Affection.
(c) Need love.
(d) Infatuation.

12. Which of the following elements does Lewis attribute to making people judge others by themselves?
(a) Contemplation.
(b) Religion.
(c) Age.
(d) Human emotion.

13. Pleasure, according to Lewis, is not always which of the following?
(a) Sporadic.
(b) Simple.
(c) Occurring.
(d) Genuine.

14. In explaining contrast between "like" and "love," Lewis states that the highest will not stand with which of the following?
(a) Youngest.
(b) Tallest.
(c) Boldest.
(d) Lowest.

15. According to Lewis, a person should constantly be doing which of the following?
(a) Educating himself/herself.
(b) Constantly growing closer to God.
(c) Helping others.
(d) In tune with nature.

Short Answer Questions

1. An unexpected pleasant aroma, according to Lewis, is which of the following?

2. According to Lewis, when is it that problems in love arise?

3. Lewis warns against focusing solely on nature as a means toward which of the following?

4. Lewis points out that patriotism can be aimed at all but which of the following?

5. Lewis illustrates "appreciative love" by using which of the following as an example?

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