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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. In "Membership", Lewis says that the modern notion that children should call their parents by their Christian names is what?
2. Lewis says, when discussing the inner ring phenomenon, that we hope for tangible profit from every ring such as all but which of the following?
3. In "On Forgiveness", Lewis says that God must often think of excuses we do not and that upon death some may find what?
4. When discussing the meaning of poetry, Lewis says he feels sure the examiners were not asking if theologians are masters of all but which of the following styles?
5. In his discussion of forgiveness, Lewis says that to be a Christian means to forgive what?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Lewis refrain from calling inner rings evil in "The Inner Ring"?
2. According to "The Inner Ring", what is the difference between a small musical group and an inner ring?
3. Why, according to "Is Theology Poetry?", do we not restate belief in a less poetical form free from metaphor and symbolism?
4. 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?
5. 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.
6. What does Lewis say frequently happens when he thinks he is asking God to forgive him?
7. What does Lewis say in his discussion of forgiveness is the hardest part about forgiving others?
8. What, according to Lewis in "Is Theology Poetry?", do his examiners really intend to ask?
9. At the opening of "Is Theology Poetry?", how does Lewis define theology? Explain.
10. In the opening of "The Inner Ring", what does Lewis believe of the desire to be inside the inner ring?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
According to Lewis, what are the reasons that people struggle so much with the concept of heaven? Analyze and discuss three main reasons Lewis gives for this difficulty, and 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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