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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the opening of "On Forgiveness", Lewis says what about believing in the forgiveness of sins?
(a) It is essential to the Christian faith.
(b) It is easier than he thought.
(c) It is irrelevant to the Christian faith.
(d) It is not as easy as he thought.

2. In "Is Theology Poetry?" how does Lewis define theology?
(a) Study of God's relation to the universe.
(b) Study of religious truth.
(c) Series of statements about God.
(d) Analysis of God.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the third Pacifist position ruled out by Lewis in "Why I am Not a Pacifist"?

2. What professor does Lewis quote in "Is Theology Poetry?" as defending evolution simply because creationism is too incredible to believe?

3. In "Why I am Not a Pacifist", what does Lewis say is the second of three possible ways to interpret the command to turn the other cheek?

4. In "The Inner Ring", Lewis says what about the existence of inner rings?

5. According to Lewis's discussion of forgiveness, what is the the same about us forgiving others and God forgiving us?

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