Test on MERE CHRISTIANITY: Books I, II, and III

 The Books Composing MERE CHRISTIANITY are:
         THE CASE FOR CHRISTIANITY
                 Book I:
                 Book II:
         Book III:
         Book IV:

       What reason could be given for putting the books in this order?

 The literary form in which THE CASE FOR CHRISTIANITY is written is
         philosophical apologetics.
      Apologetics is:    1. apologizing for something, admitting wrong
                         2. rationally replying or defending what one believes to be true
                                 3. proving what you never doubted by arguments you don't understand
                 put an X in front of the correct answer

 When Lewis speaks of "mere Christianity," what does he mean?

      What do you feel should be included in "mere Christianity"

 In Lewis' illustration of the hall out of which doors open, what is
 intended by
         the hall?
         the rooms?

 THE CASE FOR CHRISTIANITY:   Book I

   1. Besides the Moral Argument for the existence of God which Lewis uses,
 give five other arguments which have been traditionally given to point to
 God's existence:
         a. Name of argument: 
                 Person associated with this argument:
                 Gist (or summary) of this argument:

         b. Name of argument:
                 Person associated with this argument:
                 Gist of this argument:

         c. Name of argument:
                 Person associated with this argument:
                 Gist of this argument:

         d. Name of argument:
                 Person associated with this argument:
                 Gist of this argument:

         e. Name of argument:
                 Person associated with this argument:


         Which of the above five arguments do you think is most convincing?  Why?

   2. Distinguish between
         a. The Laws of Nature:
         b. The Law of Human Nature:

   3. How does the idea of right and wrong act as a clue to the meaning of
 the universe?



 THE CASE FOR CHRISTIANITY: Book II

   1. What is wrong with Dualism as an explanation of good and evil?

   2.  What is the "shocking alternative" mentioned by Lewis in this book?

   3. Logically, why cannot a person say that he believes that Jesus was a
 good moral teacher but not the Son of God?

   4. What are the only logical options open concerning Jesus Christ?
         a.
         b.
         c.

         Which is the best option?  Why?

   5. How is the new life which Christ puts into us more than our trying to
 follow his teachings?


 BOOK III: CHRISTIAN BEHAVIOUR

   1.  According to Lewis, what is not a good way to think of morality?

         What does Lewis say is a good way to think of morality?

   
   2.  What are the three parts of morality which Lewis mentions?
         a.
         b.
         c.

   3. What is wrong with saying, "It can't be wrong because it doesn't do
 anyone else any harm"?

   4. Cardinal (or pivotal) virtues which Lewis mentions in this book are:
         a.
         b.
         c.
         d.

   4. Why is it important to think of virtues as more than just particular
 actions?

   6 In what way is psychoanalysis helpful?

   7. The Christian rule of chastity is:
         Either
                 Or

   8. What is the difference between
         a. "falling in love"
         b. "loving"

   9. Why is sexual intercourse outside of marriage so monstrous?

  10. Why is the Christian virtue of forgiveness possibly more unpopular
 than the Christian virtue of chastity?

  11. The greatest sin of all from which no man is free is:

  12. In what way is this great sin essentially competitive?

  13. A humble person is not characterized by:

  14. The first step in acquiring humility is to:

  15. The Three Theological Virtues are
         a.
         b.
         c.


 Brief paragraph: What reasons could be given for a Christian to practice
 good ethics?

         


 Give four insights or things you have learned from reading MERE CHRISTIANITY:
         1.
         2.
         3.
         4.