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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Learning in War-time.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. According to Lewis in "Learning in War-time", if you don't read good books what will happen?
(a) You will not understand current events.
(b) You will be uneducated.
(c) It will make no difference.
(d) You will read bad ones.

5. In "Learning in War-time", Lewis says that the tendency of Christians to avoid mentioning heaven or hell is what?
(a) Great wisdom.
(b) Spiritual prudery.
(c) Foolish nonsense.
(d) Wishful thinking.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Weight of Glory", Lewis states that he is shocked to find all but which of the following Christians taking heavenly glory quite literally?

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

3. What emotion does Lewis say he feels when discussing the desire for heaven?

4. Lewis states in "Learning in War-time" that St. Paul tells people to do what?

5. Lewis states, while discussing what scripture promises of heaven, that any idea of Christ we can form now will be what?

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