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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. What is Screwtape's view of the patient's new girl?
(a) She is a sincere Christian that in the old days would have been fed to the lions.
(b) She is dimwitted and easily manipulated.
(c) She is a sexual pervert who will be a good match.
(d) She is of loose character and morals.

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

3. What does Lewis think is required to sustain a marriage?
(a) Real charity practiced day in and day out.
(b) Forgiveness concerning conflicting views.
(c) Modest views about sexual matters.
(d) Strict rules about selfishness.

4. How does Lewis describe the similarity of birth and death?
(a) Two interruptions in the world of pure spirit.
(b) Pain followed by rejoicing.
(c) A person cannot remember either occurrence.
(d) A person has to do both alone.

5. What does Screwtape become because he is so angry about the girl?
(a) Violent.
(b) Unable to think clearly.
(c) Weepy and morose.
(d) A centipede.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do devils use the media concerning female desirability?

2. What does Screwtape identify as lacking in the current menu of sinners?

3. What does Screwtape identify as a disadvantage for devils?

4. What has Screwtape learned in corresponding with Slumtrimpet, the girlfriend's fiend?

5. What tactics should Wormwood use to help people claim ownership?

Short Essay Questions

1. Part of Screwtape's toast at the annual dinner of the Tempters' Training College is an explanation of how Democracy helps devils work. What are the highlights of this help that Democracy provides?

2. Lewis contends scholars cause confusion and the result is wisdom lost. How does Lewis explain his thinking on this?

3. The Bible, taught as the Word of God, describes marriage and sexual union as "one flesh", an irrevocable act, and teaches against divorce. What elements does Lewis state work against this classic Judaeo-Christian position?

4. How does Screwtape explain that living long and dying old is better for the devils than for a person to die young?

5. How does Screwtape regard the human restlessness for change, as a positive or a negative?

6. Lewis again demonstrates cutting humor in letter 24 concerning the child who thinks whatever is used in her house is the "normal" one and anything used by the neighbors is "not normal", or the hunting dog who thinks it understands firearms simply because it enjoys hunting with the master. What is the point Lewis is making with these humorous examples?

7. Letter 22 is loaded with humor demonstrating Lewis' narrative creativity. What are some examples of this humor?

8. What is a basic Lewis theme he illustrates when Wormwood asks is it desirable for the man to be in love or not to be in love?

9. How does Screwtape describe to Wormwood the basic eternal conflict between God and devils?

10. Why does Lewis think Christians should be alert to their social responsibilities?

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