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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letter 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the laughter of joy and fun no good to the devils?
(a) Sets a good example to children.
(b) It is related to Heaven.
(c) It can become permanent.
(d) Creates a longing for more of the same.

2. Focusing upon impossible ideals detracts from what?
(a) Marriage for the wrong reasons.
(b) Enjoyment of images of women .
(c) Earthly happiness.
(d) Enjoyment of sexual intercourse.

3. Screwtape advises that which of these pairings especially help to barricade the patient mind against the Enemy?
(a) Envy and jealousy.
(b) Revenge and nastiness.
(c) Suspense and anxiety.
(d) Grief and sadness.

4. Why does Screwtape favor prayer for the soul?
(a) Prayer for the soul cannot be measured, totally wasted.
(b) Prayer for the soul distracts from reality.
(c) The soul becomes imaginary, the prayed for person becomes less real.
(d) Excessive prayer without results discourages the patient.

5. What does Screwtape think is the true danger about wars?
(a) Occupies people's minds, making distraction difficult.
(b) Creates heroes and legends people will believe.
(c) Resolves differences among enemies.
(d) Diverts people from themselves to perceived higher values and causes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Screwtape remind is the real business of a fiend?

2. What is the Judaeo-Christian principle that Lewis reinforces?

3. How does Lewis summarize the cosmic battle?

4. When is Wormwood close to winning the soul of the patient in a faction?

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

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