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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 "On Forgiveness", Lewis says that in our own cases of sin we do what?
2. What famous work by Keats does Lewis say in "Is Theology Poetry?" is even better than ancient mythology?
3. In "Membership", Lewis cautions against mistaking necessary evils for what?
4. To which famous philosopher does Lewis refer at the end of "The Inner Ring"?
5. In "Is Theology Poetry?" how does Lewis define theology?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Lewis say in his discussion of forgiveness is the hardest part about forgiving others?
2. When discussing religion versus science, Lewis quotes Professor D.M.S. Watson. What is Watson's view on evolution as opposed to creationism?
3. How does Lewis respond, when discussing whether theology is merely poetry, to the idea that Christians believe their theology because they find it the most poetically appealing of their options?
4. Why, according to Lewis's discussion of forgiveness, is it so important for us to forgive those who sin against us?
5. In his discussion of the inner ring, Lewis says that men tell their wives and themselves that it's a hardship to stay late at work or school. Why, according to Lewis, is this not quite true?
6. In the discussion of the inner ring, what does Lewis say we hope to achieve by getting inside the ring?
7. What, according to Lewis in "Is Theology Poetry?", do his examiners really intend to ask?
8. In the opening of "The Inner Ring", what does Lewis believe of the desire to be inside the inner ring?
9. Why does Lewis refrain from calling inner rings evil in "The Inner Ring"?
10. What disadvantages does Lewis say in "Is Theology Poetry?" does Christianity have when faced with other doctrines?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Cite three examples of the inner ring as described by Lewis and explain how this phenomenon works. Be sure to include supporting information from the text.
Essay Topic 2
According to Lewis, what are the reasons that people struggle so much with the concept of heaven? Analyze and discuss three main reasons Lewis gives for this difficulty, and 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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