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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letter 25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lewis say is the modern fiend's methods of temptation?
(a) Create vanities that become excesses of thought or action.
(b) Convince people the old-fashioned concepts are false.
(c) Muddle the essentials of old-fashioned concepts such as gluttony.
(d) Create a false sense of sophistication about life experiences.

2. What does Lewis label Christianity attached only to its own unchanging precepts?
(a) Modern Christianity.
(b) Fashionable Christianity.
(c) Mere Christianity.
(d) Ancient Christianity.

3. According to Screwtape, which old wisdom is mostly dismissed in the modern world?
(a) People should be prudent about choice of friends and associates.
(b) People should actively try to improve upon shortcomings.
(c) Modesty in appearance is always appropriate.
(d) People should have a consistent savings plan.

4. What does Screwtape say is the modern version of gluttony?
(a) Taking food away from the serving table in "doggy bags."
(b) Excess consumption of desserts at mealtime.
(c) Excess consumption of liquor at mealtime.
(d) Close attention to dieting even at the inconvenience of others.

5. What does Screwtape say is another sign of gluttony in addition to overconsumption?
(a) Rude manners at table.
(b) Choosing to eat alone whenever possible.
(c) Absence of pleasant conversation at table.
(d) Crankiness if denied one's way.

Short Answer Questions

1. How should Wormwood try to develop permanent deceit in the patient?

2. How does Lewis suggest the modern person avoid gluttony?

3. What aspect about humans concerning change has always been useful to devils?

4. What does Lewis think makes a person slave to the appetites?

5. What have the Enemy's servants taught for 2000 years as the greatest temptation?

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