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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the condition Teresa describes in the Fifth Dwelling?
(a) removed from her senses and reason
(b) translocation
(c) physical elevation
(d) great longing

2. What sets intellectual visions apart from all others?
(a) knowledge of the constant companionship of God
(b) knowledge of good and evil
(c) knowledge of the Scriptures
(d) knowledge of the service required of one

3. What does Teresa suggest is the true test of the soul's capacity?
(a) recognizing the sweetness, and in not turning away from it
(b) being still for long periods of time
(c) a vessel running over with clear water
(d) knowing when God is speaking

4. What is Teresa's spiritual marriage analogy?
(a) God as the judge and the worshipper as the petitioner
(b) God as the groom and the worshipper as the bride
(c) God as the host and the worshipper as the guest
(d) God as the pastor and the worshipper as the betrothed

5. About what does Teresa suggest getting advice if one is commanded to do something during the Sixth Dwelling experience?
(a) some action that seems against the Mother Church
(b) some action that will affect another person
(c) some action never heard of before
(d) some action that may be dangerous

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Teresa suggest looking for in a spiritual adviser?

2. In those moments of ecstasy, how is the soul whisked away by God?

3. With whom does Teresa suggest the sisters share such intense relationships with God?

4. Why are these Fourth Dwelling places deeper and more and more beautiful?

5. How does Teresa say God views the potential bride?

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