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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lewis states that we are creatures who are every moment advancing toward either heaven or hell, and that we still spend time on all but which of the following trivialities?
(a) Literature.
(b) Theology.
(c) Mathematics.
(d) Art.

2. What happens at the end of Lewis's analogy when the boy in the dungeon learns that there are no pencil marks in the outside world?
(a) The mother has to rethink her strategy.
(b) He becomes angry with his mother for lying.
(c) He is released from prison.
(d) His notion of the world becomes blank.

3. In the discussion of how to respond to military service, Lewis states that the decision is generally made by what?
(a) Government.
(b) Individuals.
(c) Conscience.
(d) Religion.

4. What is the second Pacifist position ruled out by Lewis in "Why I am Not a Pacifist"?
(a) Killing of human beings is always wrong.
(b) It is too expensive to fight wars.
(c) War is evil.
(d) Wars do more harm than good.

5. While talking about his war experience, Lewis refers to which of the following famous works?
(a) The Sebastopol Sketches.
(b) The Art of War.
(c) Henry V.
(d) The Iliad.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT one of the analogies Lewis uses to explain the Christian journey in "The Weight of Glory"?

2. 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?

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

4. Lewis states in his discussions of different virtues that the negative idea of unselfishness carries the primary suggestion of what?

5. Which of the following does Lewis quote in "Transposition" in his attempt to refute religious critics?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "The Weight of Glory", why does Lewis say that he doesn't believe his desire for heaven proves he will enjoy it?

2. Why, according to Lewis in "Learning in War-time", might some view continuing education as odd during a great war?

3. In "Learning in War-time", what does Lewis say is the difference between humanity and insects?

4. Why, in "Why I am Not a Pacifist", is Lewis unmoved by the fact that many of those who die during a war are innocent?

5. In his discussion of authority in "Why I am Not a Pacifist", what does Lewis say has been society's conclusion about Pacifism?

6. Explain the three enemies of scholars as discussed in "Learning in War-time".

7. In "Transposition", what points does Lewis make about the included quote from Pepys?

8. Lewis has a great deal to say about those who contend that the Christian life is mercenary in "The Weight of Glory". Discuss his response to this assertion.

9. According to Lewis in "Why I am Not a Pacifist", what is the main difference between reason and conscience?

10. While discussing the relationship between emotion and sensation, what three points does Lewis make about the relationship?

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