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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 the opening of "Membership", Lewis says he believes it was one of the Wesleys who said that the New Testament knows nothing of what?

2. When discussing religion in private life, Lewis says that we live today in a society starved for all but which of the following?

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

4. When discussing Christian solitude, Lewis says that Christians are called not to _____________ but to membership in the mystical body.

5. "Membership" states that unity is the road to what?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. According to "The Inner Ring", what is the difference between a small musical group and an inner ring?

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

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

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

6. 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?

7. What does Lewis say in his discussion of forgiveness is the hardest part about forgiving others?

8. Why, according to Lewis's discussion of forgiveness, is it so important for us to forgive those who sin against us?

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

10. At the end of "Membership", Lewis says that he may have complicated a simple matter but that he was anxious to bring out what two points?

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

According to Lewis, what is the proper way in which to pick friends? Discuss Lewis's position in detail.

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