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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Screwtape describe the composition of a human?
(a) Untamed willful creature of passions.
(b) Half spirit and half animal.
(c) Constant inclination to comfort and materialism.
(d) Dull to the senses, awaiting stimulation.

2. What is the law of Undulation?
(a) Humans usually forget things, then repeat those same actions.
(b) Good times are always followed by regret.
(c) The human mindset often follows the seasonal changes.
(d) The life of a human is a series of peaks and troughs.

3. What is the best ally for a fiend?
(a) Memories.
(b) Jargon.
(c) Emotions.
(d) Fatigue.

4. When is Wormwood close to winning the soul of the patient in a faction?
(a) When the patient faction links with other factions.
(b) When factions become violent toward others.
(c) When the patient comes to believe the faction is part of the religion.
(d) When the number of souls in a faction is extremely large.

5. What does Screwtape remind is the real business of a fiend?
(a) Foster anger and resentment.
(b) Undermine faith and prevent formation of virtue.
(c) Constantly develop the patient's life regrets.
(d) Alienate by word and action those closest to the patient.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the thought 'religion is all very well up to a point' lead to?

2. What does Screwtape suggest is a good strategy for ongoing fiend work?

3. Why is it best to discourage belief in fiends?

4. What does Screwtape describe as the only useful thing about war?

5. Why should a fiend never use science?

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