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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. 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 spirit by God's wrath.
(c) The strengthening of the soul by sin.
(d) The purging of the soul by divine love.

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

3. What is the example the author uses in describing the way the purification process works?
(a) The burning rays of the sun.
(b) The changing seasons.
(c) The chopping down of a tree.
(d) The burning of a log in a fire.

4. St. John says that it becomes clear which parts are purified and which are still not purified during what time in the dark night?
(a) The beginning.
(b) The end.
(c) The darkest point.
(d) Periods of rest.

5. What directions can men take upon the secret ladder, as described in Book II, Chapter XVIII?
(a) Side to side.
(b) From earth to hell.
(c) From earth to heaven.
(d) Ascension and descension.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the dark night, what does the Christian want to do when the spirit of blasphemy descends, according to Book I, Chapter XIV?

2. What might descend upon a Christian while he is going through the dark night, as described in the final chapter of Book I?

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

4. In Book II, Chapter I, what does the beginning Christian become after passing through the dark night?

5. How many important points are made in Book II, Chapter X, about the purification process?

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