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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: On the Man Called Christ, Chapter III: The Strangest Story in the World.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Chesterton imply made the difference in the battle of Carthage and Rome?
(a) The dedication of the soldiers.
(b) The financial backing.
(c) The nature of their religion.
(d) The prowess of their military commanders.

2. What does Chesterton say is the natural result of religion in the home?
(a) Temperance.
(b) Religious strife.
(c) Polytheism.
(d) Revolt in public life.

3. Why does Chesterton say men fight?
(a) For the greater good.
(b) For the love and protection of his home.
(c) To avoid fear and change.
(d) For justice.

4. Chesterton says cave men cannot be compared to what?
(a) Modern artists.
(b) Other primates.
(c) Anthropological projections.
(d) Modern savages.

5. What does Chesterton think of the theory that mankind is solely motivated by economic reasons of subsistence?
(a) That it is true except in the case of religion.
(b) That it is fundamentally and universally true.
(c) That it is the primary motivating factor only when subsistence is threatened.
(d) That it is absolutely untrue.

Short Answer Questions

1. What literary technique does Chesterton admire in the Gospels?

2. Where does Chesterton say the history of Rome is best understood?

3. In Part I, Chapter VII, what new thing does Chesterton say we need?

4. What does Chesterton say of the Roman polytheism before the time of Christ?

5. Among whom does Chesterton assert that claims of divinity are common?

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