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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lewis cites that which of the following can be deemed heroic?
(a) Appreciative love.
(b) Desire pleasure.
(c) Gift love.
(d) Disinterest.

2. According to Lewis, what type of patriotism level is required for leaders to undertake wicked actions?
(a) High level.
(b) Unhealthy level.
(c) Low level.
(d) Healthy level.

3. The ultimate destination that Lewis mentions in the introduction to his book is which of the following?
(a) Home.
(b) The universe.
(c) Eternity.
(d) A forest.

4. Which type of pleasure, according to Lewis, lasts only as long as the need for it does?
(a) Sporadic pleasure.
(b) Involuntary pleasure.
(c) Temporary pleasure.
(d) Need pleasure.

5. Lewis states that affection can exist between a cat and which of the following?
(a) A bird.
(b) A bug.
(c) A hamster.
(d) A dog.

Short Answer Questions

1. Affection can transcend education, gender, social class, and which of the following?

2. Lewis notes that in the case of an alcoholic, desire pleasure can give way to which type of pleasure?

3. According to Lewis, affection usually provides the following:

4. In the analogy example presented by Lewis, the individual he cites is standing atop which of the following in relation to his ultimate destination?

5. According to Lewis, affection can be felt between two people who:

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author contradict the widely-accepted belief concerning verification of the theological proposition?

2. What does the author mention that is likely to happen if people do not temper their love in nature tempered with Bible study and prayer?

3. How is disinterest in what is "need pleasure" for others illustrated in a heroic light by the author in the "Likings and Loves for the Sub-Human" section of his book?

4. What are the four types of love that the author mentions in relation to the forthcoming focus of his book?

5. Describe "need pleasure" as described by the author.

6. What are the two categories that the author divides all love types into as he begins his discussion on the subject of love?

7. Why, based on the author's assertions, do people not want foreigners to take over the governance of their country?

8. How does author C.S. Lewis describe affection?

9. Describe the observations that author C.S. Lewis offers in relation to the words, "like" and "love" as he notes that he will begin his discussion of love, "at the very bottom of love--like" in the section of his book subtitled, "Likings and Loves for the Sub-Human."

10. What is one way that the author exemplifies "need love"?

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