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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Lewis cites that his own generation was told not to use which of the following words in relation to strawberries?
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."
3. According to Lewis, when will our need for God end?
4. A person enjoying a glass of water is illustrative of which of the following types of pleasure, according to Lewis?
5. According to Lewis, what is it that nature does not do in relation to theological proposition?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does the author describe "appreciative love"?
2. How does the author explain that people go about putting themselves and their home country in the best possible light?
3. How is disinterest in what is "need pleasure" for others illustrated in a heroic light by the author in the "Likings and Loves for the Sub-Human" section of his book?
4. Describe the love-related warning that the author issues to the reader.
5. What are the two categories that the author divides all love types into as he begins his discussion on the subject of love?
6. What are the four types of love that the author mentions in relation to the forthcoming focus of his book?
7. What is an example of "gift love" that the author describes as he continues sharing his observations on the subject of love?
8. How does the author incorporate the use of a glass of water to illustrate "need pleasure"?
9. How does author C.S. Lewis describe affection?
10. What words of encouragement does the author have for the mother who feels that her child no longer needs her?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Throughout his book, C.S. Lewis gives the reader advice on various issues, such as not allowing love to consume you. Write an essay stating what you are able to remember about the dangers that Lewis describes in relation to allowing it to consume you, and state whether you agree or disagree that Lewis' warnings are applicable to your choice of love type (i.e. affection, friendship, etc.).
Essay Topic 2
Somewhere along the way, as he explains the joy and pitfalls associated with love, does the author deliver an underlying message to love ourselves? Does he tend to direct us toward protection by guiding the reader toward charity? Does his exhibition of protection toward us (whom he did not know or meet) serve as an expression of his love and compassion for mankind, and ultimately serve as his expression of charity? Write an essay focusing your thoughts and writings on the message that you receive from Lewis' last chapter, and the aforementioned questions.
Essay Topic 3
Since having read the chapter on charity, what type of attitude changes have you experienced, if any, with respect to love? Do you still perceive love to be the type that Lewis labels as natural, the type that is directed toward specific individuals only? Or are you now, following your reading of the chapter on charity, ready to abandon all of your former ideas about love and make charity your goal and quest? Write an essay focusing on the aforementioned questions.
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