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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Why I am Not a Pacifist.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the opening of "Learning in War-time", Lewis says that a university is a __________ for the pursuit of learning.
(a) Institution.
(b) Society.
(c) Organization.
(d) Club.

2. In discussing war's effect on humanity, Lewis says that human life has always been lived where?
(a) Behind closed doors.
(b) Out in the open.
(c) Within an unsustainable model.
(d) On the edge of a precipice.

3. 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.

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

5. Which of the following analogies does Lewis NOT use when talking about childlike humility?
(a) Creature before creator.
(b) Pupil before teacher.
(c) Child before father.
(d) Lawyer before judge.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to "Why I am Not a Pacifist", basic moral intuitions are the only element of ______________ that cannot be argued about.

2. In "Learning in War-time", Lewis states that before he became a Christian he did not fully realize that life would consist of doing what?

3. While talking about duty in wartime, Lewis says that God's claim on us is which of the following?

4. When discussing heaven, Lewis states that he does not believe his desire for Paradise proves what?

5. In "Learning in War-time", Lewis quotes which author as saying "to offer to the author of truth the unclean sacrifice of a lie"?

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