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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. Why, according to "Membership", has even the authority of man over beast been interfered with?

2. "Membership" says that the modern idea that religion belongs to our private life is all but which of the following?

3. Lewis says, when discussing forgiveness, that very often when praying he finds that he has asked God not to forgive him, but for what?

4. In "Is Theology Poetry?" what mythological person does Lewis say has a far more heroic appeal than the Christian God?

5. "Is Theology Poetry?" states that while some divine illumination is given to all men, which group has received special illumination?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Lewis refrain from calling inner rings evil in "The Inner Ring"?

2. What disadvantages does Lewis say in "Is Theology Poetry?" does Christianity have when faced with other doctrines?

3. 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?

4. What does Lewis say frequently happens when he thinks he is asking God to forgive him?

5. At the opening of "Is Theology Poetry?", how does Lewis define theology? Explain.

6. What, according to Lewis in "Is Theology Poetry?", do his examiners really intend to ask?

7. Why, according to "Membership", is Christianity institutional in the earliest documents?

8. In his discussion of the value of the human soul, Lewis has what to say about why God died for man?

9. In his discussion of the inner ring, Lewis says that men tell their wives and themselves that it's a hardship to stay late at work or school. Why, according to Lewis, is this not quite true?

10. When discussing religion versus science, Lewis quotes Professor D.M.S. Watson. What is Watson's view on evolution as opposed to creationism?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the childlike view of heaven described by Lewis with the more mature, adult view of heaven for which he says one must strive. Be sure to include supporting information from the text.

Essay Topic 3

In "Learning in War-time," Lewis seems to advocate the lesser of the evils. This is a gray area, and Christianity generally prefers to focus on black and white issues. Explore and analyze the ways in which Lewis has taken a brave position in this sermon and why those particular positions are gray areas. Include supporting information from the chapter to back up the essay.

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