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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: On the Creature Called Man, Chapter VIII: The End of the World.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Chesterton say should not be done with mythologies?
(a) Study them scientifically.
(b) See them as merely fanciful stories.
(c) Try to relate to them.
(d) Read them as representative of religion.

2. From what does Chesterton's friend say the spire of a village church is originated?
(a) The peak of a mountain.
(b) Phallic worship of antiquity.
(c) An attempt to reach closer to God.
(d) Pointing to the heavens.

3. When morality and faith in the gods was crumbling in Rome, what else does Chesterton say was crumbling?
(a) Desire for violence.
(b) Curiosity.
(c) Intellectuality and philosophy.
(d) The hope for mankind.

4. According to Chesterton, how do mythologies differ from religion?
(a) Myths are descriptive while religion is prescriptive.
(b) Only one is understandable as truth.
(c) Only religion offers a moral edict.
(d) The way a portrait differs from a person.

5. What does say Chesterton say would have been very different if the battle between Carthage and Rome were different?
(a) The common face of religion.
(b) Christendom.
(c) The struggle which established Christendom.
(d) The world.

Short Answer Questions

1. Despite the level of sincerity a myth might be understood, what does Chesterton say is still present?

2. What does Chesterton imply made the difference in the battle of Carthage and Rome?

3. What does Chesterton say created the opportunity for opulence and moral degradation to enter into mainstream life in Rome?

4. What does Chesterton say is strong roots for humanity?

5. What aspect of the cave-man does Chesterton find greatly important?

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