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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through On Forgiveness.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lewis says in "The Inner Ring" that he will leave which of the following topics strictly alone?
(a) The world.
(b) Flesh.
(c) The devil.
(d) Temptation.

2. In his discussion of forgiveness, Lewis says that to be a Christian means to forgive what?
(a) The illogical.
(b) The inexcusable.
(c) The irrational.
(d) The unfathomable.

3. Toward the end of "Membership", Lewis says that it is a pestilent notion that we each start with something called ____________ locked up inside us.
(a) Personality.
(b) Humility.
(c) Equality.
(d) Obedience.

4. According to "On Forgiveness", what part of forgiveness are we responsible for taking to God?
(a) Circumstances.
(b) Sin.
(c) Prayer.
(d) Excuses.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. With what famous author does Lewis begin "The Inner Ring"?

2. Lewis says, when discussing forgiveness, that very often when praying he finds that he has asked God not to forgive him, but for what?

3. In discussing war's effect on humanity, Lewis says that human life has always been lived where?

4. To which poet does Lewis refer in "The Inner Ring"?

5. Lewis states, when discussing intense aesthetic rapture, that if he tries to catch the feeling it produces, what happens?

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