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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lewis respond, when discussing war, to the fact that many individuals killed during a war are innocent?

2. In "The Weight of Glory", Lewis likens figuring out the Christian lifestyle to learning which language?

3. In his discussion of right and wrong, Lewis says that any concrete train of reasoning involves all but which of the following elements?

4. "Learning in War-time" says that all our activities will be accepted as long as what occurs?

5. What, according to "Why I am Not a Pacifist", is the most useful analogy when figuring out right and wrong?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. At the conclusion of "The Weight of Glory", what does Lewis say should be our attitude toward the glory of others?

3. Discuss Lewis's assertion in "Learning in War-time" that war creates no absolutely new situation.

4. Why does Lewis say that religion cannot occupy the whole of life in "Learning in War-time"?

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

6. 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.

7. Why does Lewis believe that the fact that war makes death real to us is a good thing, as discussed in "Learning in War-time"?

8. In "Learning in War-time," what is Lewis's response to those who ask how we can be so selfish as to think of anything but war?

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

10. What three ways does Lewis say there are to interpret the command to turn the other cheek, as discussed in "Why I am Not a Pacifist"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and explore Lewis's personal view on why Pacifism is not a logical position. Be sure to explain each point fully and use supporting information from the text.

Essay Topic 2

What are the main arguments between religion and science? Cite three specific examples from the text and discuss them in detail to support the essay.

Essay Topic 3

What larger points does Lewis intend to make about human nature? Pick three points from any section of the book and discuss in detail the statement Lewis is trying to make about humanity. Include supporting information from the text.

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