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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book II, Chapter XV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to St. John, what happens when beginners try to build their own spirituality instead of waiting on God?
(a) They begin to feel like they no longer need God.
(b) They become frustrated with the progress.
(c) They succeed.
(d) They begin to influence other into sin.

2. St. John writes that because of the goodness of God's divine wisdom, the soul actually feels as if it is being what?
(a) Strengthened.
(b) Abolished.
(c) Punished.
(d) Immortalized.

3. In Book II, Chapter VII, what will souls not believe when experiencing a dark night with so much pain?
(a) The guilt of sin.
(b) The balance of nature.
(c) God loves them.
(d) The duty of man.

4. In Book I, Chapter VIII, what does the first night purify?
(a) Mortal sin.
(b) The sensual.
(c) Anger.
(d) The soul.

5. What happens at the same time the soul is yearning for God in Book II, Chapter XI?
(a) The forces of evil burn the soul.
(b) The love of friends gives comfort.
(c) The comfort of God gives peace.
(d) The fire of God burns the soul.

Short Answer Questions

1. As described in Book II, Chapter II, what are deeply rooted in the spirit of a person and must be removed by the purging of the soul?

2. On what does the author expound, in Book I, Chapter XI?

3. Where do the afflictions of the second night of darkness affect a man, as stated in Book II, Chapter VII?

4. What does the soul find in the dark night that it must face, according to Book II, Chapter IX?

5. According to St. John, what strong desire does a new Christian experience?

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