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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. Lewis says in "The Inner Ring" that an egoist is all but which of the following?
2. In "Is Theology Poetry?" what mythological person does Lewis say has a far more heroic appeal than the Christian God?
3. In "Membership", Lewis cautions against mistaking necessary evils for what?
4. Lewis says in "Membership" that he does not believe God created what kind of world?
5. In "Is Theology Poetry?" Lewis says that Europe took a major interest in classical mythology during which periods?
Short Essay Questions
1. In the discussion of the inner ring, what does Lewis say we hope to achieve by getting inside the ring?
2. When discussing the common idea that we are all equal in the sight of God, Lewis proposes what he admits may seem to be a paradox. Explain the paradox.
3. In "Membership", why is the idea that religion should take place in solitude a dangerous one?
4. Why does Lewis refrain from calling inner rings evil in "The Inner Ring"?
5. At the opening of "Is Theology Poetry?", how does Lewis define theology? Explain.
6. What does Lewis say in his discussion of forgiveness is the hardest part about forgiving others?
7. What disadvantages does Lewis say in "Is Theology Poetry?" does Christianity have when faced with other doctrines?
8. In his discussion of the value of the human soul, Lewis has what to say about why God died for man?
9. 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?
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Analyze and contrast the three enemies of the scholar, as discussed by Lewis in "Learning in War-time." Be sure to fully explain and explore each, and include supporting information from the sermon.
Essay Topic 2
Lewis states that the modern idea that religion should be a solitary pursuit is detrimental to the Christian journey. Explore this assertion in detail and include supporting information from the text.
Essay Topic 3
Analyze and explore Lewis's personal view on why Pacifism is not a logical position. Be sure to explain each point fully and use supporting information from the text.
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