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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Weight of Glory", Lewis says he thinks the idea that desiring good for ourselves and enjoying it is bad comes from which philosopher's thoughts?
(a) Aquinas.
(b) Socrates.
(c) Kant.
(d) Pascal.

2. In the opening of "Transposition", Lewis says that which person seems to have been embarrassed by the phenomenon of speaking in tongues?
(a) Paul.
(b) John.
(c) Luke.
(d) Mark.

3. When discussing mental exercises to defend the scholar against war, what does Lewis give as the third enemy?
(a) Fear.
(b) Frustration.
(c) Love.
(d) Excitement.

4. When discussing mental exercises to defend the scholar against war, what does Lewis give as the second enemy?
(a) Fear.
(b) Love.
(c) Excitement.
(d) Frustration.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Why I am Not a Pacifist", Lewis says he believes the art of life consists in tackling _______________ as well as we can.

3. According to Lewis in "Learning in War-time", the true perspective on the calamity of war is what?

4. When exploring analogies for the Christian life, Lewis finds that his chosen analogy breaks down where?

5. Which analogy does Lewis use when discussing the seeming pointlessness of continuing education during a war?

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