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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 II: The Riddles of the Gospel.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Chesterton say about superstition?
(a) All of these.
(b) It is closely related to agnosticism.
(c) It assumes we do not know the laws of the universe.
(d) It is a very human and intelligible sentiment.

2. What side of Christ does Chesterton say the church emphasizes?
(a) The link to God.
(b) The sufferer.
(c) The wrathful one.
(d) The meek and mild one.

3. What does Chesterton take as evidence that evolution is flawed as a way to define the origins of man?
(a) The missing link.
(b) None of these.
(c) The changing nature of the theories.
(d) The fact that mankind is apparently not evolving now.

4. To the Romans, who were used to hearing about so many different sects and religions, what does Chesterton say was different when they heard about Christ?
(a) They were ready for violence.
(b) The way in which it was said.
(c) There was no hope left.
(d) In their souls they knew it was true.

5. According to Chesterton, why are pagan religions so successful and enduring?
(a) They combine reason and religion.
(b) They have seeds of truth.
(c) Mankind finds it natural and empowering to worship something.
(d) They are the only way available to glimpse god.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a statement Chesterton makes?

2. What does Chesterton say is a danger when analyzing mythologies?

3. What does Chesterton say a newcomer would notice is NOT in the New Testament?

4. What does Chesterton compare to the variation found in cheeses or wine?

5. What does Chesterton say is missing from the popular depiction of prehistory?

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