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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. Lewis states in his discussions of different virtues that the negative idea of unselfishness carries the primary suggestion of what?
(a) Reaching a truly enlightened state.
(b) Going without good things ourselves.
(c) Securing good for others.
(d) Being the right kind of person.

2. In "The Weight of Glory", Lewis says it would be very odd if what people refer to as "falling in love" were to happen where?
(a) In Christianity.
(b) In heaven.
(c) In hell.
(d) In a sexless world.

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) Socrates.
(b) Aquinas.
(c) Kant.
(d) Pascal.

4. What emotion does Lewis say he feels when discussing the desire for heaven?
(a) Anger.
(b) Depression.
(c) Impatience.
(d) Shyness.

5. 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) Behind closed doors.
(c) Within an unsustainable model.
(d) Out in the open.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

3. Lewis states in "The Weight of Glory" that a Christian in relation to heaven is in the same position as which example?

4. According to Lewis in "Learning in War-time", if you don't read good books what will happen?

5. While talking about his war experience, Lewis refers to which of the following famous works?

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