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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through On Forgiveness.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While discussing the cynic's questions about religion, Lewis says that religious language and imagery contains nothing that has not been borrowed from what?
(a) Bible.
(b) Pastors.
(c) Literature.
(d) Nature.

2. In "Why I am Not a Pacifist", what does Lewis say is the second of three possible ways to interpret the command to turn the other cheek?
(a) Literal interpretation.
(b) Pacifist approach.
(c) Minimizing approach.
(d) Exceptional cases.

3. If asked about the greatest virtue, as discussed in "The Weight of Glory", Lewis says the great Christians of old would have responded with which answer?
(a) Courage.
(b) Humility.
(c) Unselfishness.
(d) Love.

4. Which of the following groups does Lewis NOT mention as fanatical in "Why I am Not a Pacifist"?
(a) Leninists.
(b) Freudians.
(c) Marxists.
(d) Spiritualists.

5. To which famous philosopher does Lewis refer at the end of "The Inner Ring"?
(a) Plato.
(b) Socrates.
(c) Aristotle.
(d) Augustine.

Short Answer Questions

1. To which poet does Lewis refer in "The Inner Ring"?

2. In "Is Theology Poetry?" what writer does Lewis reference when talking about the Scientific Outlook?

3. While discussing mythology and religion, Lewis says that he likes all but which of the following mythologies better than Christianity?

4. While discussing pagan religion, Lewis states that the plot of the cosmic story involves all but which of the following themes?

5. Lewis says in "The Weight of Glory" that heaven is, by definition, what?

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