C.S. Lewis Books

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. This book was about his conversion to Christianity, not about his wife. A Grief Observed The Four Loves The Great Divorce Surprised by Joy

2. In the old "Chronicles of Narnia" book set, this title was placed first in the series. In most modern sets, however, it is placed second. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader The Magician's Nephew The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe The Last Battle

3. This novel was based on the myth of Cupid and Psyche. That Hideous Strength The Pilgrim's Regress 'Til We Have Faces The Four Loves

4. This book was inspired by a famous allegory written by John Bunyan. 'Til We Have Faces Screwtape Letters The Voyage of the Dawn Treader The Pilgrim's Regress

5. In this book about public education, he writes, "In a sort of ghastly simplicity we remove the organ and demand the function. We make men without chests and expect of them virtue and enterprise. We laugh at honor and are shocked to find traitors in our midst." The Great Divorce Mere Christianity 'Til We Have Faces The Abolition of Man

6. Some, he said, "paid him an underserved compliment by supposing this book was the fruit of much theological study, when in fact all he needed was his own heart to show him the wickedness of the ungodly." Mere Christianity That Hideous Strength Screwtape Letters 'Til We Have Face

7. This book was originally serialized in a newspaper called "The Guardian," prompting one clergyman to withdraw his subscription in anger. That Hideous Strength Screwtape Letters Mere Christianity 'Til We Have Faces

8. This book is a dream vision, which describes a bus ride from hell to heaven. The Celestial Railroad The Voyage of the Dawn Treader The Great Divorce The Pilgrim's Regress

9. This apologetic work was first broadcast on a radio show and then published in three separate parts before being compiled into a single book. The Problem of Pain Mere Christianity The Abolition of Man Miracles

10. In this work, he writes: “It is hard to have patience with people who say, ‘There is no death,’ or ‘Death doesn't matter.’ There is death. And whatever is matters." Surprised by Joy The Abolition of Man The Problem of Pain A Grief Observed

11. In this science-fiction novel, Lewis writes: “We have learned of evil, though not as the Evil One wished us to learn. We have learned better than that, for it is waking that understands sleep and not sleep that understands waking.” That Hideous Strength Perelandra The Voyage of the Dawn Treader Out of the Silent Planet

12. In this fantasy/science-fiction book, a character says: "Theology is talk--eyewash--a smoke screen--a game for rich men. It wasn't in lecture rooms I found the Lord Jesus. It was in the coal pits, and beside the coffin of my daughter." The Last Battle The Problem of Pain The Great Divorce That Hideous Strength

13. In this book, Lewis writes: “I had approached God, or my idea of God, without love, without awe, even without fear. He was...neither as Savior nor as Judge, but merely a magician; and when He had done what was required of Him I supposed He would simply--well, go away.” Surprised by Joy The Four Loves Miracles A Grief Observed

14. In the preface to this work, Lewis warns, “There are two equal and opposite errors into which our race can fall about the devils. One is to disbelieve in their existence. The other is to believe, and to feel and excessive and unhealthy interest in them.” The Great Divorce Screwtape Letters Mere Christianity Miracles

15. In this fantasy novel, Merlin is resurrected. That Hideous Strength The Silver Chair The Magician's Nephew Out of the Silent Planet