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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first property gained by the soul after passing through the dark night?
(a) Senses do not hinder the spirit.
(b) God begins to love the soul of the person.
(c) The soul no longer feels any need for God.
(d) Sin starts to have no consequences.

2. Where must man walk to be protected from the evil of natural senses?
(a) In darkness.
(b) Around the world.
(c) Through hell.
(d) In heaven.

3. In Book II, Chapter XII, what does the spirit of wisdom and love also affects?
(a) The universe.
(b) Animals.
(c) The earth.
(d) Angel's souls.

4. What does the author say the soul experiences, even during the dark night?
(a) An ascent to heaven.
(b) The presence of God.
(c) Salvation from sin.
(d) Peaceful rest.

5. In Book II, Chapter XI, the author writes about the depth and power of what?
(a) Sin.
(b) The Spirit of God.
(c) God's vengeance.
(d) Earthly evil.

Short Answer Questions

1. What can a soul not see beyond until it has been properly purged?

2. In Book II, Chapter XXI, what color represents the garment of faith?

3. What does the author return to explaining in Book II, Chapter XXII?

4. What stanza from "Stanzas of the Soul" is featured in Book II, Chapter XXV?

5. What does a believer wear to protect his thoughts from the desires of the world?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the three properties the soul gains after passing the dark night, as described in Book II, Chapter XXV?

2. How does a purifying fire of love affect the souls of humans and angels in relation to a closeness with God as described by the author?

3. What does St. John say happens on the fourth step of love of the secret ladder? Why does the soul not want favor from God?

4. In Book II, Chapter XVIII, how does the soul move upon the spiritual ladder?

5. In Book II, Chapter XXI, what are the colors of the disguise of the soul on the secret ladder, and what do they represent?

6. In Book II, Chapter XII, how does the desire of God influence understanding and love on a believer passing through the dark night?

7. How can a soul reach the sixth step on the secret ladder, as written in Book II, Chapter XX? What do men receive while on this step?

8. In Book II, Chapter XXIII, what does the devil know about what is happening to a soul during the dark night and what does the devil do about it?

9. How is this unification achieved with God, according to Book II, Chapter XXIV?

10. What does St. John say happens to the soul after it has become enkindled and starts yearning for God? What would happen if the fire were to go away?

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