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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) "Controlling Men in Your Vicinity."
(b) "A War on Friendship."
(c) "Communication Prevention."
(d) "Creation of an Ambiance to Suit Women Only."

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

3. Lewis represents Venus to be exactly which of the following?
(a) A theory.
(b) An idea.
(c) None.
(d) A being.

4. Which of the following labels does Lewis caution against correlating with friendship prior to evaluating the friendship first?
(a) Fateful.
(b) Spiritual.
(c) Sincere.
(d) Everlasting.

5. According to Lewis, what did the character whom he used to illustrate perversion in gift love constantly tell others in relation to her family?
(a) "My family is made up of individuals who are all self-sufficient."
(b) "I sacrifice everything for my family."
(c) "My family is an ideal family without any problems or worries."
(d) "I live for my family."

6. Which of the following does Lewis NOT cite as a factor that may have affected your choice in friends?
(a) Geographic location.
(b) Religion.
(c) Birth year.
(d) Choice of university.

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

8. Spouses sharing duties in the home, according to Lewis, contributes to which of the following?
(a) Lessening of differences between men and women.
(b) Making life easier for both spouses involved.
(c) One spouse putting forth more effort toward harmony than the other.
(d) Resentment erupting between two people.

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

10. According to Lewis, what is likely to happen if a woman deprives her husband or significant other from friendships with others?
(a) His outside friendships will diminish.
(b) He will no longer be the man to whom she was attracted.
(c) He will begin to consider removing his wife or significant other from his roster of friends.
(d) He will begin to resent the actions of his spouse or significant other.

11. What does Lewis note that a person who is in love with a friend will do in relation to losing the love or the friendship equally?
(a) Be indifferent about its occurrence.
(b) Regret that it happened.
(c) Be relieved that it happened.
(d) Not regret that it happened.

12. Lewis notes that Eros will demand which of the following?
(a) Worship.
(b) Loyalty.
(c) Care.
(d) Attention.

13. Lewis states that which of the following must be applied to Eros?
(a) He must me taken seriously.
(b) He must be ruled.
(c) He must be obeyed.
(d) He must not be taken seriously.

14. 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) Explorers.
(c) Hunters.
(d) Sailors.

15. Lewis define Eros as being which of the following?
(a) A Greek god.
(b) The state of being in love.
(c) Man's search for truth.
(d) Man's yearning for guidance.

Short Answer Questions

1. While discussing Eros, which of the following is Lewis certain to NOT include in his discussion?

2. Which of the following is an unconventional basis for friendship that Lewis cites?

3. A man may seek out friends as a means to fill his need for friends, but also to accomplish which of the following, according to Lewis?

4. Lewis points out that it is satisfying to know that your lover can be friends with which of the following?

5. Which of the following labels does Lewis use in referring to the human body?

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