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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The dark night refers to the darkness of what?
(a) Natural senses.
(b) The end of the world.
(c) Human sin.
(d) Human guilt.

3. St. John writes that souls on earth are purged with the fire of what?
(a) Evil.
(b) Guilt.
(c) Sin.
(d) Love.

4. Beginners suffering from gluttony will find it hard to travel the "Road of" what, according to St. John?
(a) Sin.
(b) Christianity.
(c) Purity.
(d) The Devil.

5. In Book II, Chapter IX, what will a person become as he goes through a harder labor and more severe pain?
(a) More perfect.
(b) Less perfect.
(c) More sinful.
(d) More desirable by God.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to St. John, what kind of day is it when a man searches for God in a divine way instead of a human way?

2. What does the author describe as the reason for the underlying pain of the soul in preparation with a union with God?

3. According to the author, why must the soul forget all forms of natural love?

4. What symbolism is used to describe how the dark night dries up sensual pleasure?

5. In Book I, Chapter VII, what do beginners do when they hear others being praised?

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