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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. Though Lewis says in "On Forgiveness" that we should forgive someone who breaks a promise, he also says what?
2. In discussing the inner ring, to which psychologist does Lewis refer?
3. In "Is Theology Poetry?" what era of tragedy does Lewis describe as one where the protagonist's life is represented by a slowly rising and then quickly falling curve?
4. In his discussion of the inner ring, Lewis says that a person may tell themselves it is a hardship to do what?
5. According to "On Forgiveness", it is a safe bet in regard to our own sins that the excuses are what?
Short Essay Questions
1. Lewis says in "On Forgiveness" that there are two remedies for the danger of excusing ourselves from sin. Explain these two remedies.
2. Why, according to Lewis's discussion of forgiveness, is it so important for us to forgive those who sin against us?
3. According to "The Inner Ring", what is the difference between a small musical group and an inner ring?
4. In the opening of "The Inner Ring", what does Lewis believe of the desire to be inside the inner ring?
5. At the opening of "Is Theology Poetry?", how does Lewis define theology? Explain.
6. What does Lewis say frequently happens when he thinks he is asking God to forgive him?
7. What does Lewis say in "Membership" is the problem with the word membership?
8. When discussing the common idea that we are all equal in the sight of God, Lewis proposes what he admits may seem to be a paradox. Explain the paradox.
9. Why, in his discussion of forgiveness, does Lewis say he has come to agree that the section on forgiveness does need to be included in the Creed?
10. In the discussion of the inner ring, what does Lewis say we hope to achieve by getting inside the ring?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Lewis states that the modern idea that religion should be a solitary pursuit is detrimental to the Christian journey. Explore this assertion in detail and include supporting information from the text.
Essay Topic 2
Cite three examples of the inner ring as described by Lewis and explain how this phenomenon works. Be sure to include supporting information from the text.
Essay Topic 3
In "Transposition", Lewis spends quite some time discussing the relationship between the mind and body. Analyze and discuss his assertions given on this subject. Is the concept of transposition sufficient to describe this relationship? Include supporting information from the text.
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