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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Screwtape think it more advisable that the patient not think about the future?
(a) If the patient has a dull imagination.
(b) If the patient thinks the Enemy servants will provide protection.
(c) If the patient thinks he should arm himself with virtues in the present.
(d) If the patient foresees a world identical to the present.

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

3. What is a reliable tactic to use on a new Christian?
(a) Flit his thinking from Christianity to his neighbors in the pews.
(b) Stir childhood memories of God.
(c) Convince him the world is basically good.
(d) Convince him the world is basically evil.

4. Why is false humility good for the fiend's cause?
(a) False humility leads to sinfulness.
(b) False humility is an insult to the Enemy.
(c) False humility feeds the emotions.
(d) False humility is preoccupation with self.

5. Why is it preferable to focus the patient's mind on the future?
(a) This stirs up emphasis on the unimportant.
(b) This is contrary to what God prefers.
(c) This stirs up memories of past shortcomings.
(d) This stirs up ambition.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Screwtape, what is typical thinking for a new Christian?

2. What is the means to allow awakening in the patient?

3. Why is a major sin by the patient not always helpful?

4. Screwtape advises that which of these pairings especially help to barricade the patient mind against the Enemy?

5. What are heavenly pleasures that reflect love of friends and family for one another?

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