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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following do we tend to hold onto with respect to affection, according to Lewis?
(a) To what is familiar.
(b) To what we feel to be rightfully ours.
(c) To what we feel that we need.
(d) To what we desire.

2. A young lady told Lewis that key evenings only occurred when two men were prevented from engaging in talk about a "subject." The author labeled the scenario that the young lady described as which of the following?
(a) "Communication Prevention."
(b) "Creation of an Ambiance to Suit Women Only."
(c) "A War on Friendship."
(d) "Controlling Men in Your Vicinity."

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

4. According to Lewis, which of the following methods is used to attempt to bring those falling into bad habits back into the fold?
(a) Reverse psychology.
(b) VIctorian appeal.
(c) Immersion.
(d) Evaluation.

5. Lewis asserts that an individual in a crowd of a different opinion tends to be which of the following?
(a) Timid.
(b) Submissive.
(c) Argumentative.
(d) Resentful.

6. According to Lewis, most friendships exist between men and men and women and women due to which of the following?
(a) Both genders have carried over their distaste for one another since childhood.
(b) Fear of rejection of friendship by member(s) of the opposite sex.
(c) There are seldom shared activities between the two genders.
(d) Adherence to parental advice to avoid cultivating friendship with the opposite sex.

7. Lewis asserts that all people need which of the following?
(a) To feel that they are needed.
(b) To feel that they are trusted.
(c) To feel that they are loved.
(d) To feel that they are accepted.

8. Lewis writes that to say, "These are my friends..." implies which of the following?
(a) That others are not included in that group.
(b) That others are welcome to join that group.
(c) That conflict may actually exist within that group.
(d) That not everyone in the group may agree that they are all friends.

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

10. While discussing Eros, which of the following is Lewis certain to NOT include in his discussion?
(a) His morals.
(b) His testimony.
(c) His views.
(d) His beliefs.

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

12. Lewis notes that people are more natural when in which of the following states?
(a) While asleep.
(b) When crying.
(c) While writing.
(d) When fully clothed.

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

14. According to Lewis, most people regard friendship as being which of the following in relation to all the kinds of love?
(a) Least likely to last.
(b) Most likely to last.
(c) Most important.
(d) Least important.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. "We choose our friends." How does Lewis label that statement?

2. A major difference between friends and lovers is which of the following, according to Lewis?

3. What does Lewis mention must occur between a man and a woman for friendship to take place?

4. Lewis cites that when men in a certain neighborhood have been well-educated and become white-collar professionals, why might they view women as being child-like?

5. Lewis asserts that which of the following loves may or may not occur when friendship exists between a man and a woman?

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