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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does humor least serve the fiend's mission?
(a) When humor is lacking a victim.
(b) When the patient misunderstands the punch line.
(c) When the patient knows actions and deeds matter more than thoughts and words.
(d) When the patient sees humor in all things.

2. According to Screwtape, which is the better way for a patient to die?
(a) In a nursing home among lying doctors, lying nurses, and lying friends.
(b) Quietly at home, without prayer.
(c) Anonymously in an action of war.
(d) Tragic accident shocking to family and friends.

3. Why does Screwtape distrust church in general?
(a) Church can make a person feel happy.
(b) Church brings too many different elements together in harmony.
(c) Church can encourage the young.
(d) Church is good for the soul.

4. Why does Screwtape say God does not want humans to dwell on their sins?
(a) This turns them too much toward themselves.
(b) This leads to repeat of the sinfulness.
(c) This gives too much attention to sin.
(d) This leads the person to drift away from Him.

5. What does Screwtape suggest is a good strategy for ongoing fiend work?
(a) Allow the free will to seek sex perversions as a phase.
(b) All pleasures should be encouraged as only a phase.
(c) Sex should always be overemphasized.
(d) Get the patient to think in terms of phases.

Short Answer Questions

1. Screwtape describes this as one of a fiend's best weapons.

2. What can be fatal to a fiend's plan for a patient?

3. What is one of the best fiend tactics to use during spiritual dullness?

4. Why is the laughter of joy and fun no good to the devils?

5. Why are factions to be encouraged by fiends?

Short Essay Questions

1. Lewis asserts that dry spells in faith are an excellent time to tempt the man with sex? Why is sex especially useful to a devil during such times?

2. Screwtape tells Wormwood he can possibly win the battle for the man's soul by getting him to join a faction, any faction. How is this possible?

3. Why does Screwtape think it is not favorable when a person does not care what others think?

4. What does Lewis say about a person's present day morality and responsibilities?

5. Why does Screwtape advise if the patient must pray at all, center prayer on his feelings and images?

6. What does Screwtape explain about the dynamics of a person who is church shopping?

7. The High Command has decided it is better that devils not reveal themselves. How does Screwtape explain the positive impact of that decision?

8. How does Screwtape explain that false humility can be useful to a devil, but true humility can be dangerous?

9. Screwtape explains it is good to have a person develop a false and low opinion of God- given talent and likewise have a person regularly think of past sinfulness. How does Screwtape explain this as contrary to God's plans?

10. Screwtape reminds Wormwood it is always important to focus on a person's feelings. Why are feelings seen to be advantageous to devil work?

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