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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Teresa say happens in the Fourth Dwelling?
(a) the soul becomes lethargic
(b) the problems grow exponentially
(c) the soul begins to experience the supernatural
(d) the way forward becomes more difficult

2. Where is the Carmelite Convent of St. Joseph's
(a) Valencia, Spain
(b) Toledo, Spain
(c) Madrid, Spain
(d) Barcelona, Spain

3. How does Teresa say some souls react when God tests their strength and dependence on Him?
(a) doing nothing and hoping for the better
(b) slowly, delaying their progress
(c) defiantly toward all things spiritual
(d) out of proportion to what is necessary to endure the trial

4. How is the soul once it moves into the Second Dwelling?
(a) unaware of temptations
(b) experimenting with temptations
(c) more aware of the temptations
(d) free of temptations

5. What troubles Teresa as she is about to start writing?
(a) lack of ideas about where to start
(b) problems relating to the other sisters
(c) serious health problems
(d) visions of her death

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Teresa say inhabits the outside of the castle?

2. What is her fear of not being in alignment with the Mother Church?

3. What, according to Teresa, is the value of continuously reflecting on one's own character?

4. Why is Teresa undertaking the writing of this book?

5. What happens to good deeds when they are done in harmony with the love of Christ?

(see the answer key)

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