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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The clergyman whom Lewis encountered and conversed with concerning the validity of statements made by those who believed that their mother country had the most beautiful women and the most heroic men was from which of the following countries?
(a) Sweden.
(b) England.
(c) Japan.
(d) Finland.

2. Which of the following poets does Lewis quote when he writes, "A man's reason for not wanting his country to be ruled by foreigners are very like his reasons for not wanting his house to be burned down."
(a) William Wordsworth.
(b) Robert Browning.
(c) Walt Whitman.
(d) Gilbert Keith Chesterton.

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

4. What is the length of Lewis' introduction to his book?
(a) Twelve (12) pages.
(b) Fourteen (14) pages.
(c) Nine (9) pages.
(d) Seven (7) pages.

5. While discussing affection that can occur between different species of animals, Lewis mentions that he has heard of affection occurring between a horse and which of the following?
(a) A pig.
(b) A rabbit.
(c) A duck.
(d) A hen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of pleasure can lead an individual to vice?

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

3. Lewis writes that many people have problems doing which of the following in relation to truth?

4. Which of the following does Lewis cite as not inherent in affection?

5. Where does Lewis suggest that the love in nature be kept?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author explain that people go about putting themselves and their home country in the best possible light?

2. What example does the author provide to illustrate that affection does not need to be earned, but simply felt for the familiar?

3. What words of encouragement does the author have for the mother who feels that her child no longer needs her?

4. What interesting observation does the author write about in relation to a friend becoming an "old friend"?

5. To what does the author equate the idea of people putting their country, themselves, and their race in the best possible light?

6. Describe the observations that author C.S. Lewis offers in relation to the words, "like" and "love" as he notes that he will begin his discussion of love, "at the very bottom of love--like" in the section of his book subtitled, "Likings and Loves for the Sub-Human."

7. How does the author describe "appreciative love"?

8. How does the author manage to incorporate patriotism into a book that is supposed to be focused on love?

9. Describe the love-related warning that the author issues to the reader.

10. How does the author incorporate the use of a glass of water to illustrate "need pleasure"?

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