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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, Essays 11 - 16, Priestesses in the Church?, God in the Dock, Behind the Scenes, Revival or Decay?, Before We Can Communicate, Cross-Examination.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What element of Christianity does Lewis specifically cite as seeming absurd to scientific thought?
(a) Miraculous healing.
(b) The holy spirit descending to the world.
(c) The resurrection.
(d) God having a son.

2. What is Lewis' opinion about most Christian writing?
(a) It is bad.
(b) It is not aggressive enough.
(c) It is inaccurate.
(d) It is not persuasive enough.

3. If Jesus' claims about himself were false, he would best be considered which of the following?
(a) A liar.
(b) A prophet.
(c) A megalomaniac.
(d) A rabbi.

4. Which of the following is NOT one of the criticisms that Lewis lays against the common English person in Part I Essay 10, "Christian Apologetics"?
(a) They are intellectually dishonest.
(b) They know little about history.
(c) They have no sense of sin.
(d) They distrust ancient texts.

5. How does Lewis feel about a program of study that would be applicable for all Christians?
(a) He endorses it.
(b) He denies that it could be created.
(c) He doesn't think it would be worthwhile for most.
(d) He cautions against it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not a good use of apologetics, according to Lewis?

2. Lewis believes that faith cannot be based solely on which of the following?

3. What type of doctrines does Lewis suggest that apologetics be used to attack?

4. Joad argues that attempts to explain away evil usually have what quality?

5. How does Lewis view the laws of the universe?

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