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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In his discussion of transposition, Lewis says that the word ____________ is not always sufficient to describe the relation between higher and lower mediums.
(a) Semantics.
(b) Symbolism.
(c) Analogy.
(d) Metaphor.

2. Which of the following analogies does Lewis NOT use when talking about childlike humility?
(a) Child before father.
(b) Pupil before teacher.
(c) Creature before creator.
(d) Lawyer before judge.

3. In "Transposition", Lewis says that we are claiming to know that our desire for heaven was not merely a desire for all but which of the following?
(a) Money.
(b) Longevity.
(c) Social splendor.
(d) Jewelry.

4. In "Transposition", Lewis says that we often feel as though the vision of God will destroy our nature and that this feeling underlies our use of all but which of these words?
(a) Religious.
(b) Holy.
(c) Spiritual.
(d) Pure.

5. Lewis gives the example of Pepys in his discussion of transposition, saying that Pepys experienced the same sensation from all but which of the following?
(a) Love.
(b) Food.
(c) Music.
(d) Sickness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lewis states in "The Weight of Glory" that a Christian in relation to heaven is in the same position as which example?

2. In "The Weight of Glory", Lewis says it would be very odd if what people refer to as "falling in love" were to happen where?

3. According to Lewis in "Learning in War-time", why must good philosophy exist?

4. Which of the following does Lewis quote in "Transposition" in his attempt to refute religious critics?

5. How does Lewis respond, when discussing war, to the fact that many individuals killed during a war are innocent?

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