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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letter 31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Screwtape believe to be an elementary fact?
(a) Humans tend to become whatever they pretend to be.
(b) Humans always at some point distrust the Enemy.
(c) Humans can be easily misled.
(d) Humans are incapable of setting and keeping goals.

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

3. What is Screwtape's basic idea about human life?
(a) Without sexual intercourse, human life would revert to savagery.
(b) Life is cooperation and oneness between separate entities
(c) Sexual intercourse is the driving human life force.
(d) Life is predatory competition.

4. Why should a fiend never use science?
(a) Science changes over time.
(b) Science is too difficult to understand.
(c) Science prompts a person to think.
(d) Science has too many sub-sections.

5. To what animal does Screwtape compare the patient concerning knowledge versus likings?
(a) A hunting dog.
(b) A hungry tiger.
(c) A dumb bird.
(d) A clueless snake.

Short Answer Questions

1. Due to devilish ideas, what do people think about sexual satisfaction only through marriage?

2. What does Lewis think is required to sustain a marriage?

3. Why are sincere likings tools of the Enemy? . •

4. What does Screwtape see as one advantage of church?

5. What does Lewis advise is the outcome of lack of commitment to important matters?

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