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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why does Lewis think it is a good thing when Christians are aware of their social responsibilities?
2. According to Screwtape, a person can rightfully claim ownership to __________.
3. What does Screwtape mention is a devil's delight and will consistently provide a good supply of humans?
4. What is the Judaeo-Christian principle that Lewis reinforces?
5. What does Lewis label the greatest sin of the age?
Short Essay Questions
1. Lewis again demonstrates cutting humor in letter 24 concerning the child who thinks whatever is used in her house is the "normal" one and anything used by the neighbors is "not normal", or the hunting dog who thinks it understands firearms simply because it enjoys hunting with the master. What is the point Lewis is making with these humorous examples?
2. What is a basic Lewis theme he illustrates when Wormwood asks is it desirable for the man to be in love or not to be in love?
3. What does Screwtape outline as the strategy for instilling spiritual pride in a human?
4. Lewis points out that a virtue that is not upheld when needed is not a virtue at all. What are his instructions to Wormwood to prepare for such situations?
5. What is Lewis' concluding characterization of the modern age?
6. How does Screwtape regard the human restlessness for change, as a positive or a negative?
7. Letter 22 is loaded with humor demonstrating Lewis' narrative creativity. What are some examples of this humor?
8. Why does Lewis think Christians should be alert to their social responsibilities?
9. What does Lewis describe as the key to success in both the physical and the spiritual sense?
10. What does Screwtape reveal to be one of the greatest frustrations of the devils?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Lewis contends it is important that a person be aware of their social responsibilities to prevent a devil from causing confusion about Christian duties. This is the basic premise of his book "Mere Christianity." Identify and discuss three examples of modern living where this confusion might be in play.
Essay Topic 2
Human progress is a chronicle of change in virtually all aspects of living to the extent that people seem to think change is not only inevitable and necessary, but also desirable. Elaborate on Lewis' premise that acquired knowledge can be lost from generation to generation because of rapid change. Provide examples of whether this is a favorable outcome.
Essay Topic 3
Lewis contends the human mind can be shifted to focus thinking on an abstract level as a means to avoid having to deal with the reality right in front of a person. Expand on the question whether this reality to abstraction is a permanent feature of American society as it relates to political campaigns.
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