Q246 (Narnia)

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Who was the most famous king of Archenland?
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Highlighted Lewis Resource of the Week:

The C. S. Lewis Reader's Encyclopedia

edited by Schultz and West

Any who thinks they know all about Lewis will find out how little they know in what some consider the best single reference on the man. As the title states, it is an encyclopedia volume (but less than 500 page) and allows you to look up any title or essay Lewis wrote and you can find entries on all of his major themes.  

Q245 (Non-fiction)

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How many chapters from Book III of Mere Christianity were NOT part of Lewis' radio broadcasts and name at least one.
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Freud’s Last Session

What if C.S. Lewis and Sigmund Freud had met? That the premise for the play called “Freud’s Last Session,” which was inspired by the book The Question of God. 

Q244 (Quotes)

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Complete the quote and name the source (3 words):
 "A man who _____ _____ _____  can accept no forgiveness."
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BONUS Questions:

(Q68 – Narnia)

Which Narnia book is this quote found? "There was once a boy named Eustace Clarence Scrubb, and he almost deserved it."

(Q61 – Other Fiction)

Who is the main character in "The Pilgrim's Regress?"

Q243 (Narnia)

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Which Narnia book is the following passage from and who said it: "They say Aslan is on the move - perhaps has already landed."

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Coming August 7^th A NEW FORMAT:

Sundays: Quotes

Mondays: Narnia

Tuesdays: Life

Wednesdays: Narnia

Thursdays: Quotes

Fridays: Other Works

Saturdays: Narnia

So, Narnia will be THREE days a week!

Q242 (Other Fiction)

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Which of Lewis' books mentions the place "House of Corrections for Incompetent Tempters?"

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BONUS Questions:

(Q47 – Non-fiction)

In January 1942 Lewis began the a second series of radio talks that would later become what famous book?

(Q23 – Narnia)

In The Voyage of the Dawn Treader what were the children doing just before being taken to Narnia?

Q241 (Life)

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Name the member of the Inklings whom Tolkien thought Lewis admired too much?
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WikiNarnia

As you probably know anything with the name “Wiki” means it's made up of content that can be edited by anyone. That means some information may not be the most accurate. That said, nothing stood out as questionable when I browsed a few of the reported nearly 800 pages that’s divided into four main categories: Books, Characters, Movies, Actors.

Q240 (Quotes)

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Complete the quote and name the source (4 words):
"The great thing is to be found at one's post as a child of God, living each day as though _____ _____ _____ _____ , but planning as though our world might last a hundred years."
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BONUS Questions:

(Q53 – Narnia)

Which of the Narnia books did Lewis NOT dedicated to anyone?

(Q56 – Other Fiction)

What is the title of Lewis' first fictional book after becoming a Christian?

Q239 (Narnia)

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Who is Reepicheep's successor?

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Highlighted Lewis Resource of the Week:

The Most Reluctant Convert: C. S. Lewis's Journey to Faith

by David C. Downing

This is a unique look at Lewis’ life that focuses chiefly on the time before, during and after his conversion. So it isn’t a general biography, but a detailed examination on how he came to the Christian faith.

Q238 (Non-fiction)

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What book started as lectures but wasn't published until after Lewis' death?

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BONUS Question (B6):

What is the order the Narnia books were first published:

___ HHB

___ LB

___ LWW

___ MN

___ PC

___ SC

___ VDT

Q237 (Quotes)

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Complete the quote and name the source (5 words):
"We must attack the enemy's line of communication.  What we want is not more little books about Christianity, but more little books _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ ."
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See the science behind the land of Narnia

This is a news article about the Narnia exhibitions that are Kentucky and Oregon through mid and late September.

Q236 (Narnia)

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Who is the only daughter of Kidrash Tarkaan and where is her story told?
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BONUS Questions:

(Q50 – Other Fiction)

What book was first published as weekly installments beginning in January 1946?

(Q65 – Life)

What was the title of Lewis' final sermon that he preached and what was the date?

Q235 (Other Fiction)

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In which book does Lewis have Merlin play a role?

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NarniaFans.com
It’s been online since 2003 covering the latest news about Narnia and related C.S. Lewis information. This site also has “The Dancing Lawn,” an active forum to ask questions and discuss a variety of Lewis/Narnia related subjects.

Q234 (Life)

Name the person and what date and year someone close to Lewis died last week.

BONUS Match (B11):

Match these characters with the Narnia book they were first introduced:

1. Eustace             a. The Silver Chair

2. Polly                 b. The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

3. Puddleglum      c. Voyage of the Dawn Treader

4. Mr. Beaver       d. Prince Caspian

5. Dr. Cornelius    e. The Magician’s Nephew

Q233 (Quotes)

Complete the quote and name the source (4 words):
"For change is not progress unless ______ _____ _____ _____ ...wherever there is real progress in knowledge, there is some knowledge that is not superseded."

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All About C S Lewis

This blog features podcasts (generally 30 minutes long) about Lewis’ writing, providing an in-depth review and analysis (sort of like audio cliff notes). The first few minutes also gives you any recent news about Lewis (usually Narnia movie updates).

Q232 (Narnia)

Which Narnia book is the following passage from and who said it: "I have come home at last! The is my real country! I belong here. This is the land I have been looking for all my life, though I never knew it till now."

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Highlighted Lewis Resource of the Week:

Everything Guide to C.S. Lewis & Narnia: Explore the magical world of Narnia and the brilliant mind behind it
by Jon Kennedy

Another “all purpose” book about Lewis and Narnia that came out in 2008. It gives a good overview of Lewis’s life and provides insightful summaries of each Narnia book along with discussing some of his other books.

Q231 (Non-fiction)

How many of Lewis' radio broadcasts (that eventual became Mere Christianity) were recorded and how many of the recordings exist today?

BONUS Questions:

(Q54 – Quotes)

Complete the quote and name the source (3 words):
"Joy is the serious _____ _____ _____ ."

(Q58 – Narnia)

What was Edmund's reply to Mr. Beaver's description of Aslan and that he was coming back to Narnia?

Q230 (Quotes)

Complete the quote and name the source (4 words):
"Our Father refreshes us on the journey with some pleasant inns, but will not encourage us to _____ _____ _____ _____ ."

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3-D release of Dawn Treader

A news story from NarniaFans.com about a stand-alone 3-D version of  The Voyage of the Dawn Treader coming the end of August.

Q229 (Narnia)

Name the mountainous land south of Narnia that is usually their ally.

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(Video) Another Interview with Max McLean

Learn more about The Screwtape Letters on stage with this video interview of the lead actor. A list of the cities can be found at their site, ScrewtapeOnStage.

Q228 (Other Fiction)

In The Screwtape Letters where are the young demons initially taught and who leads the place?

BONUS Questions:

(Q48 – Narnia)

Who came up with the name "The Chronicles of Narnia" for the entire series of books?

(Q60 – Life)

Name Lewis’ lifelong friend from his teen years.

Q227 (Life)

What is the name of the home that Lewis lived in for over 30 years?

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SpareOom – The C.S. Lewis Discussion Group

Long ago there was an online discussion group called MereLewis; it doesn’t exist anymore…but there is SpareOom that has been active since 2000. It presently has just under 400 members. Note that you have to request to become a member.

Q226 (Quotes)

Finish the quote and name the source (4 words):
"I sometimes wonder whether all pleasures are ______ ______ ______ ____ . "

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BONUS True/False Questions (B9):

1. Lewis wrote an entire book about Proverbs.
2. Mere Christianity is a book containing previously published writings.
3. Lewis published no book of essays during his life.
4. There were several books Lewis wrote that didn’t give his name as the author when they were first published.
5. Lewis’ autobiography only covered his life up to his conversion.

Q225 (Narnia)

Which Narnia book mentions the fictional character Sherlock Holmes?

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Highlighted Lewis Resource of the Week:

Mere Christians: Inspiring Stories of Encounters with C. S. Lewis
Edited by Mary Anne Phemister & Andrew Lazo

Lewis has influence countless individuals in various ways. This book presents fifty-five Christians in their own words telling how he has significantly changed them. It includes the stories of Philip Yancey, George Gallup, Jr. and Charles Colson, as well as less well-known people.

Q224 (Non-fiction)

What day this month (July), in what year was which of Lewis' books published?

BONUS Questions:

(Q43 – Narnia)

Which of the Narnia books is dedicated to a family?

(Q49 – Quotes)

Complete the quote and name the source (4 words): "All that is not eternal is ______ _______ ______ ______ ."

Q223 (Quotes)

Finish the quote and name the source (4 words):
"The ______ ______ _____ _____ is to put the recipient in a state where he no longer needs our gift.

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NarniaWeb

This is one of several sites devoted to news and information about Narnia, especial related to past movies and possible future releases. It’s been online since 2003 and includes an active forum and occasional podcast (83 episodes at last count).