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Books Quiz - Author - C S Lewis (Questions)

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Fascinating Fact:

Lewis taught English literature at Oxford University and later at Cambridge University. His academic work included respected studies on medieval and Renaissance literature.

In Specialist Books quizzes, this C. S. Lewis quiz looks at his life as a novelist, scholar and Christian writer, from the Narnia stories to his influential non-fiction.

Key Terms

Fantasy series: A set of linked stories set in an imaginary world, often with magic, mythical creatures and heroic journeys.
Allegory: A story in which characters and events symbolise deeper ideas such as morality, belief or politics.
Apologetics: Writing or speaking that explains and defends a religious belief, often using logic and examples.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What books is C. S. Lewis most famous for?

C. S. Lewis is best known for The Chronicles of Narnia, especially The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. He also wrote Mere Christianity and the Space Trilogy.

Was C. S. Lewis only a children’s author?

No. Lewis wrote children’s fantasy, adult science fiction, Christian apologetics and academic literary studies. His work spans imaginative stories, essays on belief and serious scholarship.

Is Narnia meant to be a religious story?

Many readers see Narnia as Christian-inspired allegory, especially in the character of Aslan. However, the books can also be enjoyed simply as classic fantasy adventures for all ages.

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What were Lewis' Christian names?

[ ]	Clive Samuel
[ ]	Clive Staples
[ ]	Colin Samuel
[ ]	Colin Staples

What was the title of Lewis' 1938 science fiction novel, the first in his Space Trilogy?

[ ]	Out of the Shadowy Planet
[ ]	Out of the Secret Planet
[ ]	Out of the Silent Planet
[ ]	Out of the Silver Planet

What is the name of the lion in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?

[ ]	Aslan
[ ]	Eslan
[ ]	Islan
[ ]	Oslan

How many novels did Lewis write in his Chronicles of Narnia series?

[ ]	4
[ ]	5
[ ]	6
[ ]	7

Lewis was born in 1898 in which city?

[ ]	Belfast
[ ]	Cardiff
[ ]	Dublin
[ ]	Edinburgh

What is the title of Lewis' first published work, a 1919 collection of poems?

[ ]	Ghosts in Bondage
[ ]	Men in Bondage
[ ]	Spirits in Bondage
[ ]	Women in Bondage

What is the title of Lewis' 1945 fantasy novel?

[ ]	The Great Depression
[ ]	The Great Desert
[ ]	The Great Divide
[ ]	The Great Divorce

What is the surname of the four children who feature in The Chronicles of Narnia?

[ ]	Perkins
[ ]	Pevensie
[ ]	Pirbright
[ ]	Purbeck

Who provided the voice of the lion in the 2005 film version of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?

[ ]	Hugh Grant
[ ]	Liam Neeson
[ ]	Bill Nighy
[ ]	Ray Winstone

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What is the name of the prince in the title of the second book that was published in the Chronicles of Narnia series?

[ ]	Prince Caspar
[ ]	Prince Caspian
[ ]	Prince Cassius
[ ]	Prince Castilian

Books Quiz - Author - C S Lewis (Answers)

What were Lewis' Christian names?

[ ]	Clive Samuel
[x]	Clive Staples
[ ]	Colin Samuel
[ ]	Colin Staples

Lewis was known to his friends as Jack, after his pet dog Jacksie who was run over by a car when Lewis was four

What was the title of Lewis' 1938 science fiction novel, the first in his Space Trilogy?

[ ]	Out of the Shadowy Planet
[ ]	Out of the Secret Planet
[x]	Out of the Silent Planet
[ ]	Out of the Silver Planet

The other two books in the trilogy are Perelandra and That Hideous Strength

What is the name of the lion in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?

[x]	Aslan
[ ]	Eslan
[ ]	Islan
[ ]	Oslan

Aslan is the only character to appear in all of the Narnia books

How many novels did Lewis write in his Chronicles of Narnia series?

[ ]	4
[ ]	5
[ ]	6
[x]	7

The first was The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. The last was The Last Battle

Lewis was born in 1898 in which city?

[x]	Belfast
[ ]	Cardiff
[ ]	Dublin
[ ]	Edinburgh

When Lewis was seven, his family moved into "Little Lea", in the Strandtown area of East Belfast

What is the title of Lewis' first published work, a 1919 collection of poems?

[ ]	Ghosts in Bondage
[ ]	Men in Bondage
[x]	Spirits in Bondage
[ ]	Women in Bondage

Spirits in Bondage was originally published under the pen name Clive Hamilton. This was Lewis' first name and his mother's maiden name

What is the title of Lewis' 1945 fantasy novel?

[ ]	The Great Depression
[ ]	The Great Desert
[ ]	The Great Divide
[x]	The Great Divorce

The book is a reflection on the Christian conception of Heaven and Hell. Its title comes from William Blake's poem The Marriage of Heaven and Hell

What is the surname of the four children who feature in The Chronicles of Narnia?

[ ]	Perkins
[x]	Pevensie
[ ]	Pirbright
[ ]	Purbeck

They are Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy