Literature and Dogma (Practice Test)

1. . In Literature and Dogma, what is Arnold’s primary critique of religious dogma?
(A) It has become too rigid and outdated for modern life
(B) It is too focused on politics rather than spirituality
(C) It promotes excessive individualism over communal beliefs
(D) It is too influenced by contemporary literature

2. . According to Arnold, what is the role of literature in relation to religious dogma?
(A) Literature should promote and defend religious dogma
(B) Literature should replace religious dogma as the central guiding force in society
(C) Literature should act as a mediator, offering moral and ethical guidance alongside religion
(D) Literature should ignore religious issues and focus only on human experience

3. . What does Arnold mean by “the spirit of the age” in Literature and Dogma?
(A) A religious revivalist movement
(B) The contemporary views and intellectual climate of a particular historical period
(C) The philosophy of Romanticism
(D) The personal beliefs of writers about religion

4. . How does Arnold suggest we approach religious faith in the modern world?
(A) By rejecting it in favor of pure rationalism
(B) By adhering strictly to traditional doctrines
(C) By reconciling religious faith with scientific and philosophical understanding
(D) By completely separating religion from intellectual pursuits

5. . What is Arnold’s attitude towards the conflict between religion and science in Literature and Dogma?
(A) He believes science is more important than religion
(B) He advocates for the complete separation of religion and science
(C) He argues that religion and science should be seen as complementary rather than opposed
(D) He believes science should replace religious belief entirely

6. . According to Arnold, what role does literature play in the evolution of moral thought?
(A) Literature only entertains and should not engage with moral issues
(B) Literature has the power to challenge existing religious dogma and promote new moral ideals
(C) Literature promotes traditional religious values without questioning them
(D) Literature focuses only on personal emotional expression without regard to moral reasoning

7. . How does Arnold view the relationship between literature and religious truth?
(A) Literature should accept religious dogma without question
(B) Literature can reveal a deeper, more profound truth than religious texts
(C) Literature and religious truth are in constant conflict and cannot coexist
(D) Literature should explore religious themes while questioning their validity in the modern world

8. . What is Arnold’s position on the relevance of traditional religious doctrines in modern society?
(A) They remain fully relevant and should be adhered to without change
(B) They are outdated and should be entirely rejected in favor of new beliefs
(C) They need to be reinterpreted in light of modern scientific and intellectual developments
(D) They should be kept separate from the intellectual pursuits of society

9. . According to Arnold, what impact does dogmatic religious belief have on society?
(A) It promotes intellectual growth and freedom
(B) It limits intellectual development by enforcing rigid beliefs
(C) It encourages rational thought and philosophical inquiry
(D) It fosters an atmosphere of peace and tolerance

10. . In Literature and Dogma, what does Arnold suggest is the key to reconciling religious faith with modern intellectual life?
(A) A return to strict adherence to the dogma of traditional religions
(B) An acceptance of religion as purely symbolic and unrelated to daily life
(C) A more thoughtful, critical engagement with religion, recognizing its evolving role in society
(D) The complete abandonment of religion in favor of secularism