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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While discussing mythology and religion, Lewis says that he likes all but which of the following mythologies better than Christianity?
(a) Irish.
(b) Roman.
(c) Norse.
(d) Greek.

2. According to Lewis in "On Forgiveness", excusing that which produces a really good excuse is not charity but what?
(a) Fairness.
(b) Unselfishness.
(c) Love.
(d) Foolishness.

3. Lewis says in "Transposition" that it may seem strange that an apocalypse can describe heaven with nothing more than all but which of the following?
(a) Angels.
(b) Music.
(c) Thrones.
(d) Crowns.

4. In "The Weight of Glory", Lewis says nineteen out of twenty men today would respond that what is the highest of the virtues?
(a) Humility.
(b) Courage.
(c) Unselfishness.
(d) Love.

5. 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?
(a) Exceptional cases.
(b) Pacifist approach.
(c) Minimizing approach.
(d) Literal interpretation.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the opening of "On Forgiveness", Lewis says what about believing in the forgiveness of sins?

2. When discussing mental exercises to defend the scholar against war, what does Lewis give as the second enemy?

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

4. Why, in "Transposition", does Lewis say he wishes to discuss the phenomenon of speaking in tongues?

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

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