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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lewis argues that observing things from the "outside-in" perspective is which of the following?
(a) A gift of the spirit.
(b) Natural.
(c) Akin to meditation.
(d) Impossible.

2. What is one reason Lewis gives in support of women serving as priests?
(a) There is a shortage of priests.
(b) They would attract a more liberal following.
(c) They tend to be compassionate.
(d) They are probably as capable as men.

3. Lewis believed that in his time, what was happening to anti-Christian doctrines?
(a) They were on the rise.
(b) They were being discredited.
(c) They were unpopular.
(d) They were very strong.

4. What does Lewis believe about the birth of St. John the Baptist?
(a) It was not foretold by prophecy.
(b) It was almost certainly miraculous.
(c) It was not the same miracle as the birth of Jesus Christ.
(d) It was perfectly ordinary.

5. Lewis argues that the character of Christianity suggests what type of a role for God?
(a) A nurturing one.
(b) A judgmental one.
(c) A gender-neutral one.
(d) A masculine one.

6. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons Lewis gives for rejecting the concept of females serving as priests?
(a) There is no scriptural basis for it.
(b) It would threaten the unity of the church.
(c) It would increase divisions with other churches.
(d) It is too great a break from tradition.

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

8. In Part II, Essay 16, "Cross-Examination", Lewis specifically denies that an experience of God can be brought on through what means?
(a) Religious ceremony.
(b) Will and writing.
(c) Prayer.
(d) Pretension.

9. Lewis argues that observing things from the "inside" is which of the following?
(a) Part of a larger analysis.
(b) Inaccurate.
(c) Impossible.
(d) The ideal method.

10. What complaint does the writer in the letter Lewis quotes in Part IV, Letter 5, "A Village Experience" level against their local church?
(a) The new pastor does not perform his duties.
(b) The church has become abusive.
(c) The church has neglected their village.
(d) The local pastor is an inveterate drunk.

11. What name does Lewis recommend for churches that believe in a high degree of supernatural intervention in the world?
(a) Deep-church.
(b) Modernist church.
(c) Reformed churches.
(d) High-church.

12. Lewis attributes most of the reduction in church attendance in England to what?
(a) The lack of a central authority for the Church of England.
(b) Secular government.
(c) The lack of laws for compulsory attendance.
(d) Materialism.

13. Which of the following is NOT one of the subjects that Lewis states that almost all political parties agree upon?
(a) A living wage.
(b) The balance of order and freedom.
(c) Security.
(d) Taxation.

14. What does Lewis advise translators not to do in creating modern translations of the bible?
(a) Use the original Aramaic.
(b) Consult the Catholic church.
(c) Water it down.
(d) Use idioms.

15. In the original essay to which Lewis responds in Part IV, Letter 1, "The Conditions for a Just War", what is the final condition?
(a) The war must be carried out with no civilian losses.
(b) There must a a considerable probability of victory.
(c) The people must consent to the war.
(d) The war must be one of defense.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lewis disagrees with what common response to crime?

2. What is Lewis' opinion about most Christian writing?

3. What problem does Lewis identify in the English justice system with regard to victims?

4. What philosopher does Lewis quote in Part IV, Letter 12, "Capital Punishment and Death Penalty"?

5. Overall, Lewis feels that vivisection should be treated in what way?

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