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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Lewis suggest the modern person avoid gluttony?
(a) Diet constantly, consume very little.
(b) Satisfy the appetites after departing from others.
(c) Take what is offered with humility and gratitude.
(d) Satisfy the appetites before joining others.

2. What does Lewis think makes a person slave to the appetites?
(a) Strong attachment to what goes into the mouth.
(b) Vanity about food knowledge and food preparation.
(c) Disregard of the opinion of others about consumption.
(d) Reliance upon dieting.

3. What does a new Christian think about going to church with commonplace neighbors?
(a) Necessary but unpleasant.
(b) Gains much favor with God.
(c) The best means to know God's will.
(d) Shows humility and condescension.

4. According to Screwtape, a person can rightfully claim ownership to __________.
(a) The body.
(b) The soul.
(c) Nothing.
(d) The time in service to God.

5. 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 foresees a world identical to the present.
(c) If the patient thinks the Enemy servants will provide protection.
(d) If the patient thinks he should arm himself with virtues in the present.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Screwtape describe as the only useful thing about war?

2. What should Wormwood do to encourage snappishness and increase aggravations?

3. Screwtape says humans living together will develop which of these over time?

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

5. According to Screwtape, which old wisdom is mostly dismissed in the modern world?

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