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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Inner Ring.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While talking about his war experience, Lewis refers to which of the following famous works?
(a) The Iliad.
(b) The Sebastopol Sketches.
(c) The Art of War.
(d) Henry V.

2. While discussing mythology and religion, Lewis says that he likes all but which of the following mythologies better than Christianity?
(a) Irish.
(b) Norse.
(c) Roman.
(d) Greek.

3. In "The Weight of Glory", Lewis says nineteen out of twenty men today would respond that what is the highest of the virtues?
(a) Love.
(b) Humility.
(c) Unselfishness.
(d) Courage.

4. When discussing mental exercises to defend the scholar against war, what does Lewis give as the second enemy?
(a) Love.
(b) Frustration.
(c) Fear.
(d) Excitement.

5. What is the second Pacifist position ruled out by Lewis in "Why I am Not a Pacifist"?
(a) Killing of human beings is always wrong.
(b) Wars do more harm than good.
(c) It is too expensive to fight wars.
(d) War is evil.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lewis states when discussing theology that only a minority of world religions have a theology. What ancient culture does he use as an example?

2. In "Learning in War-time", Lewis states that before he became a Christian he did not fully realize that life would consist of doing what?

3. In "Is Theology Poetry?" how does Lewis define theology?

4. In the discussion of how to respond to military service, Lewis states that the decision is generally made by what?

5. In "Why I am Not a Pacifist", what does Lewis say is the third of three possible ways to interpret the command to turn the other cheek?

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