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).

Q222 (Narnia)

Which Narnia book is the following passage from and who said it: "But even a traitor may mend. I have known one that did."

BONUS Questions:

(Q44 – Quotes)

Complete the quote and name the source (4 words): "There are only two kinds of people in the end: those who say to God, "Thy will be done", and those to whom God says, in the end, _______ _______ ______ ______ ."

(Q55 – Life)

As an author Lewis was first unsuccessful (but published) at what type of writing?

Q221 (Other Fiction)

What are Hrossa in Out of the Silent Planet?

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Reminder of Schedule of Questions:
Sundays & Thursdays - Narnia
Mondays & Fridays - Quotes
Tuesdays - Life of Lewis
Wednesdays - Other Fiction
Saturdays - Non-fiction

Q220 (Life)

In what year and where was Lewis' wife born?

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C. S. Lewis Academy 2011

This is event is just around the corner; July 17-22 in the Bay View area of Northern Michigan. Dr. Jerry Root from Wheaton College is doing the lecture series entitled “The World through the Eyes of C.S. Lewis: Topics that Captured His Attention.” The contact info page is here.

Q219 (Quotes)

Finish the quote and name the source (3 words):
This moment ______ _______ _______ ."

BONUS Questions:

(Q22 – Narnia)

Who is the first Lord that King Caspian finds?

(Q46 – Other Fiction)

What imaginary world did Lewis create that was later published after his death?

Q218 (Narnia)

What is the name of Aslan's father?

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Highlighted Lewis Resource of the Week:

C.S. Lewis & Narnia For Dummies
by Richard J. Wagner

I was skeptical of this book until I had a chance to look at it. The author does a great job in providing an overview of Lewis and many of his writings with six chapters relating to Narnia.

Q217 (Non-fiction)

What was the original name of the essay that eventually became known as "The World's Last Night" and when and where was it first published?

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BONUS Multiple Choice Question (B2):

Name the group of writers that met in Lewis’ rooms at college on Thursday evening:

     a.  The Inner Ring
     b.  The Inklings
     c.  Jack and Friends
     d. The Mythopoeic Society

Q216 (Quotes)

Finish the quote and name the source (3 words): "If you want a religion to make you feel comfortable, I certainly _____ _____ ____ ."

BONUS Questions:

(Q38 – Narnia)

Puddleglum is based on what person is Lewis's life?

(Q51 – Life)

Lewis’s mother got a degree from what university?

Q215 (Narnia)

In what Narnia book was this said and who said it? "In our world too, a Stable once had something inside it that was bigger than our whole world."

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2011 Southwest Regional Retreat and Writers Workshop at Camp Allen

This is an annual retreat held in Navasota, Texas (near Houston) with a different theme each year and always great speakers. The theme this year is Fling Wide the Gates: C.S. Lewis & the Pursuit of Joy. This is also the third year they offer a Writer’s Workshop just before and during the retreat, but you can also just sign-up for the regular retreat.

Q214 (Other Fiction)

When visiting what friend did Lewis write The Pilgrim's Regress?

BONUS Question (B17):

Put these events in Lewis’ life in the order they happen:

a.       LWW Published

b.      Lewis converts to Christianity

c.       Lewis meets JRR

d.      The Screwtape Letters Published

e.       Lewis gets 1st letter from Joy (his future wife)

Q213 (Life)

On this date (6/28) in 1946 what significant event happened in Lewis' life?

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LEWISIANA.NL

This is a Website related to Lewis done by Arend Smilde, a person from the Nederlands. Among the many features are “Notes” on several of Lewis’ books that provide excellent background information on references he made that you might not be familiar with.

Q212 (Quotes)

Finish the quote and name the source (5 words):
"We are not necessarily doubting that God will do the best for us: we are _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ will turn out to be."

BONUS Questions:

(Q21 – Narnia)

When the kids return to Narnia in Dawn Treader, how many Narnian years had passed since the last visit?

(Q41 –Other Fiction)

What is the title of the first book in the Space Trilogy?

Q211 (Narnia)

How many mothballs fall out of the wardrobe when Lucy opens it for the first time? (submitted by Al Nolan)

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Highlighted Lewis Resource of the Week:

Between Heaven and Hell: A Dialog Somewhere Beyond Death with John F. Kennedy, C. S. Lewis & Aldous Huxley
by Peter Kreeft

Not your typical book related to Lewis. The long subtitle gives you a hint about the content; it supposes that Kennedy, Lewis and Huxley (who all died on the same day) had a chance to discuss their various (and different) beliefs in a friendly debate. First published in 1982, an expanded edition came out in 2008.

Q210 (Non-fiction)

How did the BBC end up asking Lewis to do a radio series (that eventual became the book Mere Christianity)?

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Scholar finds transcript of rare C.S. Lewis interview  

Here’s a report from a few months ago that you might have missed. It tells of Dr. Tankard’s discovery of a transcript from the first of two TV interviews Lewis did for a program called Tempo.

Q209 (Quotes)

Finish the quote and name the source (5 words) "It is no use to ask God with facetious earnestness for A when our whole mind is in reality filled with B. We must lay before Him what is in us not _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ . "

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BONUS Questions:

(Q33 – Narnia)

Which of the Narnia book did Lewis begin to write during Christmas vacation in 1950?

(Q42 –Non-fiction)

What is the name of the first academic title Lewis had published?

Q208 (Narnia)

Who is the first talking animal Prince Caspian hears when he regains consciousness?

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The Marion E. Wade Center – Research Lewis and MORE

As its website says, “The mission of the Wade Center is to collect, preserve, and make available to the public all writings related to these seven British authors: Owen Barfield, G.K. Chesterton, C.S. Lewis, George MacDonald, Dorothy L. Sayers, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Charles Williams.”

Q207 (Other Fiction)

Of the themes in Till We Have Faces what Non-fictional work directly deals with one of the central topics?

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BONUS Questions:

(Q29 – Quotes)

"The Son of God became a man to enable men to ____ _____ _____ _____.”

(Q45 –Life)

On the day C. S. Lewis died what other well known person or persons also died?

Q206 (Life)

Last week someone close to Lewis was born in what year?

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The Fiction of C.S. Lewis (Summer Session Course)

This course will be taught by Dr. Downing at Regent College from July 25-29 in the afternoons in  Vancouver.