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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 concludes "Is Theology Poetry?" by saying that Christian theology can fit into all but which of the following things?

2. Lewis says in "The Inner Ring" that he will leave which of the following topics strictly alone?

3. In "The Inner Ring", Lewis says what about the existence of inner rings?

4. In "The Inner Ring", Lewis says that the quest for the ring will break what?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lewis say in "Membership" is the problem with the word membership?

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

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

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

5. In the opening of "The Inner Ring", what does Lewis believe of the desire to be inside the inner ring?

6. What, according to Lewis's descriptions of the inner ring, does one discover when getting close to the ring?

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

8. 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?

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

10. In "Membership", why is the idea that religion should take place in solitude a dangerous one?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Does Christianity qualify as a mythology? Cite three reasons why it does or does not qualify, and be sure to use supporting details from the text.

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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