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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. 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?

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?

3. When exploring analogies for the Christian life, Lewis finds that his chosen analogy breaks down where?

4. According to Lewis in "Learning in War-time", if you don't read good books what will happen?

5. 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?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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.

2. In his discussion of heaven in "Transposition", Lewis says that often our negative interpretation of heaven outweighs the positive. What does he mean by this?

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

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

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

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

7. Describe the two meanings of conscience as discussed in "Why I am Not a Pacifist".

8. Why, in "Transposition", does Lewis say that he is somewhat uncomfortable with glossolalia?

9. Sum up Lewis's final explanation for why he is not a Pacifist at the end of "Why I am Not a Pacifist".

10. Discuss Lewis's example in "Why I am Not a Pacifist" of the supposed intuition of a temperance fanatic.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the notion of having our sins excused with that of having our sins forgiven. Draw upon supporting information from the text to fully detail the essay.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss in detail the requirements for forgiveness. Does forgiving sins against us mean that we must keep repeating the situations which caused the sin? Be sure to include information from the text to support the essay.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and contrast the three enemies of the scholar, as discussed by Lewis in "Learning in War-time." Be sure to fully explain and explore each, and include supporting information from the sermon.

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