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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Membership.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Why I am Not a Pacifist" Lewis says that nothing should be treated as intuition unless what?
(a) It can be proven as scientific fact.
(b) The Bible specifically states it.
(c) No good man has ever dreamed of doubting.
(d) The majority agree that it applies.

2. In "Why I am Not a Pacifist" Lewis says that were he to be a Pacifist, he would go against the writings of all but which of the following?
(a) Cicero.
(b) Aristotle.
(c) Gandhi.
(d) Plato.

3. "Is Theology Poetry?" states that while some divine illumination is given to all men, which group has received special illumination?
(a) Christians.
(b) Muslims.
(c) Buddhists.
(d) Catholics.

4. According to Lewis's discussion of membership, what did St. Paul mean by the word "members" in the original Greek context?
(a) Class.
(b) Organs.
(c) Pieces.
(d) Individuals.

5. While discussing pagan religion, Lewis states that the plot of the cosmic story involves all but which of the following themes?
(a) Life.
(b) Rebirth.
(c) Incarnation.
(d) Death.

Short Answer Questions

1. While discussing Pacifism, Lewis mentions that he believes only one world religion is truly Pacifist. To which religion does he refer?

2. What, according to "Why I am Not a Pacifist", is the most useful analogy when figuring out right and wrong?

3. What is the first Pacifist position ruled out by Lewis in "Why I am Not a Pacifist"?

4. In "Is Theology Poetry?" what mythological person does Lewis say has a far more heroic appeal than the Christian God?

5. Lewis describes, in "Why I am Not a Pacifist," a belief that human history is a unilinear movement from worse to better. What term does he use for this belief?

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