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

2. What does Screwtape label as fashionable Christianity?
(a) Christianity devoted only to social justice.
(b) Christianity concerned with passing trends and fads.
(c) Christianity devoted only to any single subject.
(d) Christianity devoted only to ending war.

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

4. How does Screwtape see the usefulness of The Same Old Thing?
(a) Humans see sameness as stagnation, constantly seek change.
(b) Humans think change for the sake of change is always best.
(c) Humans resist changes, makes devil work is easier.
(d) Humans fear change, makes devil work is easier.

5. How does Lewis suggest the modern person avoid gluttony?
(a) Diet constantly, consume very little.
(b) Satisfy the appetites before joining others.
(c) Satisfy the appetites after departing from others.
(d) Take what is offered with humility and gratitude.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Screwtape believe to be an elementary fact?

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

5. What does Screwtape say is another sign of gluttony in addition to overconsumption?

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