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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lewis cites which of the following groups from ancient times as illustrative of friendship and bonding having evolved as a result of necessity and unity?
(a) Philosophers.
(b) Hunters.
(c) Explorers.
(d) Sailors.

2. According to Lewis, what element precludes crossing the lines of gender in relation to friendship?
(a) Selectivity.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Fear of rejection.
(d) Culture.

3. Lewis points out friendships that exist between friends of the same sex, which can be deemed as which of the following?
(a) Valid.
(b) Theoretical.
(c) Inconclusive.
(d) Repetitious.

4. Which of the following does Lewis deem necessary for a man and a woman to make a long-term relationship work?
(a) Hard work.
(b) Trust.
(c) Faithfulness.
(d) Commitment.

5. Lewis cites that most of our ancestors went into marriage without which of the following?
(a) A marriage license.
(b) Love.
(c) A blood test.
(d) Children.

6. Eros, according to Lewis, has the capability of turning love into which of the following?
(a) A religion.
(b) A form of punishment.
(c) An obsession.
(d) A deception.

7. Lewis cites that friendship expects which of the following in return for help?
(a) Reciprocal assistance.
(b) Hourly pay.
(c) Loyalty.
(d) Nothing in return.

8. According to Lewis, what is the reason that people are tempted to overstep the bounds of affection?
(a) Simply because they are insecure.
(b) Simply because they are affectionate.
(c) Simply because they are people.
(d) Simply because they are selfish.

9. Lewis states that those who feel that they may be losing a loved one to change are fearful of which of the following?
(a) That the endeavor that has taken their loved one away will take up all of their loved one's time.
(b) That the endeavor that has taken their loved one away may be something that they are not capable of doing themselves.
(c) That the endeavor that has taken their loved one away may exclude them out of their loved one's life.
(d) That the endeavor that has taken their loved one away may be worthwhile.

10. Which of the following is the name of the individual whom Lewis uses in his illustrative story about refusing to release the notion of being needed?
(a) Dr. McGrew.
(b) Dr. Keaton.
(c) Dr. Quartz.
(d) Dr. Colinot.

11. Which of the following does Lewis assert that women want?
(a) Someone with whom to share life.
(b) Notoriety.
(c) To be the object of one's affection.
(d) A successful career.

12. Friends give value to which of the following, according to Lewis?
(a) Our self-worth.
(b) Our life.
(c) Our popularity.
(d) Our image.

13. What does Lewis mention must occur between a man and a woman for friendship to take place?
(a) If they do not have a romantic interest in each other.
(b) If either one of them is dating or married to the other's best friend.
(c) If they have both been professionally counseled in the area of differentiation between friendship and love.
(d) If the differences between them are recognized and acknowledged.

14. Lewis equates the vows of Eros to those of which of the following?
(a) A groom.
(b) A godparent.
(c) A priest.
(d) A bride.

15. Lewis uses which of the following characters to illustrate how perversion is possible within gift love?
(a) Mrs. Troxclair.
(b) Mrs. Winters.
(c) Mrs. Fidget.
(d) Mrs. Lawrence.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which is the least jealous of the loves, according to Lewis?

2. According to Lewis, what is likely to happen if a woman deprives her husband or significant other from friendships with others?

3. What is the sole condition under which affection produces happiness according to Lewis?

4. According to Lewis' story illustrating perversion, which of the following can occur if an individual tends to every need that is perceived in relation to their object of affection?

5. Which of the following, according to Lewis, lend support to the belief that Eros is a higher type of love?

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