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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. What professor does Lewis quote in "Is Theology Poetry?" as defending evolution simply because creationism is too incredible to believe?
2. According to Lewis's discussion of religion in private life, this phenomenon can be seen even where?
3. With what famous author does Lewis begin "The Inner Ring"?
4. When talking about forgiving each other, Lewis says that we must make every effort to eliminate all but which of the following desires from our hearts?
5. According to Lewis in "On Forgiveness", excusing that which produces a really good excuse is not charity but what?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Lewis say in "Membership" is the problem with the word membership?
2. What does Lewis say frequently happens when he thinks he is asking God to forgive him?
3. At the end of "Membership", Lewis says that he may have complicated a simple matter but that he was anxious to bring out what two points?
4. 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?
5. In his discussion of the value of the human soul, Lewis has what to say about why God died for man?
6. In the discussion of the inner ring, what does Lewis say we hope to achieve by getting inside the ring?
7. In "Membership", why is the idea that religion should take place in solitude a dangerous one?
8. What disadvantages does Lewis say in "Is Theology Poetry?" does Christianity have when faced with other doctrines?
9. What, according to Lewis's descriptions of the inner ring, does one discover when getting close to the ring?
10. Why, according to Lewis's discussion of forgiveness, is it so important for us to forgive those who sin against us?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Analyze and discuss Lewis's assertion that while a man may be called upon to die for his country, he must never live for it. Explore this assertion and include supporting detail from the text.
Essay Topic 2
In "Learning in War-time," Lewis seems to advocate the lesser of the evils. This is a gray area, and Christianity generally prefers to focus on black and white issues. Explore and analyze the ways in which Lewis has taken a brave position in this sermon and why those particular positions are gray areas. Include supporting information from the chapter to back up the essay.
Essay Topic 3
Compare and contrast the various views on Pacifism and Lewis's response to each. Include information from the text.
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