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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Conclusion: The Summary of This Book and Appendices.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two important elements from the past did the arrival of Christ unite, according to Chesterton?
(a) The beliefs of the shepherds and the philosophers.
(b) God and man.
(c) Religion and exclusion.
(d) Faith and morality.

2. Who does Chesterton label as the most inspirational character from the story of the fall of Troy?
(a) Achilles.
(b) Helen.
(c) Hector.
(d) Paris.

3. Which of the following does Chesterton say Christendom brought to the world?
(a) Clarity.
(b) Salvation.
(c) Order.
(d) Hope.

4. What importance does Chesterton give to the pace at which things go?
(a) A fast pace makes things seem like a miracle.
(b) The real question is in why they go at all.
(c) The pace at which things go determines their importance and influence.
(d) The pace at which things go makes no difference on how we perceive them.

5. Which of the following does Chesterton say is a crucial element of the Christmas story?
(a) The presence of the enemy.
(b) The absence of authority.
(c) The stoic presence and faith of the father.
(d) None of these.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chesterton say is the affect of the paradox of Christianity?

2. What reason does Chesterton give for acts of cannibalism?

3. What does Chesterton call the death of Socrates?

4. Which of the following is a statement Chesterton makes about paganism?

5. Chesterton claims the holy trinity is an upside version of what?

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