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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Screwtape tells Wormwood to train the patient about prayer.
(a) The best prayers are built upon childhood parrot-like repetition.
(b) The best prayers are measured by review of personal possessions.
(c) The best prayers are measured by the feelings produced.
(d) The best prayers are personal imaginings about God.

2. Why is the laughter of joy and fun no good to the devils?
(a) It can become permanent.
(b) It is related to Heaven.
(c) Creates a longing for more of the same.
(d) Sets a good example to children.

3. How should the fiend encourage the patient to think about malice and benevolence?
(a) Malice toward those remote and unknown, benevolence toward the neighbors.
(b) Malice toward the neighbors, benevolence toward those remote and unknown.
(c) Malice toward war leaders, benevolence to people affected by war.
(d) Malice toward declared enemies of war, benevolence to injured.

4. What are heavenly pleasures that reflect love of friends and family for one another?
(a) Travels together on vacations.
(b) Attendance at church together.
(c) Food and drink.
(d) Joy and fun.

5. How does Screwtape think about the patient's mind?
(a) Pyramid shape with the will as the base.
(b) Several layers with the will as the largest.
(c) Concentric circles with the will as the innermost.
(d) Separated compartments with the will as the smallest.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does humor always work toward a destructive purpose?

2. Screwtape tells Wormwood it is best if patient avoids this.

3. What is the name that issues policy for fiends?

4. How can a fiend best use pleasures the patient experiences?

5. What is the origin of all pleasure, including sex?

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