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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Book II, Chapter XVIII, what does the secret ladder assist humans in reaching?
(a) God's dwelling place.
(b) Forgiveness for the soul.
(c) Heaven.
(d) Spiritual understanding.

2. What does God want to do with those who go through the most intense darkness of the dark night?
(a) Purge all sin.
(b) Bring them closer.
(c) Sacrifice them.
(d) Abandon them.

3. Who else can descend and ascend upon the spiritual ladder besides men, according to Book II, Chapter XIII?
(a) Angels.
(b) Devils.
(c) Animals.
(d) Children.

4. During the dark night, what does the Christian want to do when the spirit of blasphemy descends, according to Book I, Chapter XIV?
(a) Commit suicide.
(b) Obey all of God's commands.
(c) Speak out loud, blasphemous statements.
(d) Speak out in tongues.

5. The example the author uses about purification illustrates an understanding of what concept?
(a) The purging of the spirit by leaving behind sin.
(b) The strengthening of the soul by sin.
(c) The strengthening of the spirit by God's wrath.
(d) The purging of the soul by divine love.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the example the author uses in describing the way the purification process works?

2. What does the soul become enkindled with during the dark night, according to Book II, Chapter X?

3. The author states that people can only move on the ladder when they have a feeling of what for themselves?

4. Who does the author cite as someone who has seen the spiritual ladder?

5. What directions can men take upon the secret ladder, as described in Book II, Chapter XVIII?

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