View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Is Theology Poetry?.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Transposition", Lewis says that we are claiming to know that our desire for heaven was not merely a desire for all but which of the following?
(a) Social splendor.
(b) Longevity.
(c) Money.
(d) Jewelry.

2. In the description of the promises of scripture about heaven, Lewis says which of the following?
(a) Only the third is important.
(b) Only the first should matter.
(c) None of them makes any sense.
(d) None of them is well defined.

3. According to Lewis in his discussion of Pacifism, what sort of society tolerates Pacifists?
(a) Liberal.
(b) Conservative.
(c) Religious.
(d) Anarchist.

4. What is the first Pacifist position ruled out by Lewis in "Why I am Not a Pacifist"?
(a) Wars do more harm than good.
(b) Killing of human beings is always wrong.
(c) War is evil.
(d) It is too expensive to fight wars.

5. In "The Weight of Glory", Lewis likens figuring out the Christian lifestyle to learning which language?
(a) Greek.
(b) German.
(c) Latin.
(d) Russian.

Short Answer Questions

1. When discussing mental exercises to defend the scholar against war, what does Lewis give as the first enemy?

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

3. In the discussion of how to respond to military service, Lewis states that the decision is generally made by what?

4. In "Why I am Not a Pacifist", what does Lewis say is the third of three possible ways to interpret the command to turn the other cheek?

5. When discussing mental exercises to defend the scholar against war, what does Lewis give as the third enemy?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 276 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample