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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letter 25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Screwtape see the usefulness of The Same Old Thing?
(a) Humans fear change, makes devil work is easier.
(b) Humans resist changes, makes devil work is easier.
(c) Humans think change for the sake of change is always best.
(d) Humans see sameness as stagnation, constantly seek change.

2. What does Screwtape say is the modern version of gluttony?
(a) Excess consumption of desserts at mealtime.
(b) Taking food away from the serving table in "doggy bags."
(c) Excess consumption of liquor at mealtime.
(d) Close attention to dieting even at the inconvenience of others.

3. What have the Enemy's servants taught for 2000 years as the greatest temptation?
(a) Worldliness
(b) Sex
(c) Pride
(d) Science

4. What does Screwtape say is the root of the sin of gluttony?
(a) Ideas of superiority.
(b) Impatience.
(c) Selfishness and lack of consideration.
(d) Desire to offend.

5. What aspect about humans concerning change has always been useful to devils?
(a) Acceptance of change.
(b) Resistance to change.
(c) Alternating change.
(d) Restlessness for change.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Screwtape say is another sign of gluttony in addition to overconsumption?

2. What does Lewis say is the modern fiend's methods of temptation?

3. How should Wormwood try to develop permanent deceit in the patient?

4. What is one of Screwtape's most preferred strategies about the human mind?

5. What does Lewis label Christianity attached only to its own unchanging precepts?

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