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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Lewis states that we are half-hearted creatures because, when offered infinite joy, we fool around with all but which of the following instead?

3. Lewis opens "Why I am Not a Pacifist" by saying military service can be all but which of the following?

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

5. 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?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain Lewis's statement in the discussion of war that a man may have to die for his country but that no man must live for his country.

2. Why, according to Lewis in "Learning in War-time", might some view continuing education as odd during a great war?

3. At the conclusion of "The Weight of Glory", what does Lewis say should be our attitude toward the glory of others?

4. What three ways does Lewis say there are to interpret the command to turn the other cheek, as discussed in "Why I am Not a Pacifist"?

5. When comparing the Christian life to that of a schoolboy in "The Weight of Glory", why does Lewis say that the analogy eventually breaks down?

6. Why, when discussing the concept of glory, does Lewis describe glory as being noticed by God?

7. According to Lewis in "Why I am Not a Pacifist", what is the main difference between reason and conscience?

8. While discussing the relationship between emotion and sensation, what three points does Lewis make about the relationship?

9. Discuss Lewis's response in "The Weight of Glory" when talking about Wordsworth's definition of beauty in life.

10. Why, in "Transposition", does Lewis say that he is somewhat uncomfortable with glossolalia?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the various views on Pacifism and Lewis's response to each. Include information from the text.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss in detail the requirements for forgiveness. Does forgiving sins against us mean that we must keep repeating the situations which caused the sin? Be sure to include information from the text to support the essay.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Lewis's view of man as a cautious creature, careful not to be too worked up in the course of devotions, with the common Christian perception of this same subject. Explore the connection in detail and be sure to include supporting information from the text.

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