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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 I, Chapter XII, the soul develops a fear of what during the dark night?
(a) Temptation.
(b) Other's love.
(c) God's love.
(d) Backsliding.

2. When a man searches for God in a divine way, the spirit and the soul of that person are transformed into what, according to Book II, Chapter V?
(a) An innocent child.
(b) A sinner.
(c) A new person.
(d) The likeness of God.

3. When the souls on earth are purged, with what do they become infused, according to Book II, Chapter XII?
(a) Grace and redemption.
(b) Love and wisdom.
(c) Freedom and pain.
(d) Guilt and suffering.

4. What symbolism is used to describe how the dark night dries up sensual pleasure?
(a) Plant roots.
(b) Breast milk.
(c) A cistern of water.
(d) Paint.

5. The soul starts to develop a habit of what during the dark night, as stated in Book I, Chapter XIII?
(a) Identifying sin.
(b) Strong temptation of sin.
(c) Peaceful sleep.
(d) Remembrance of God.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Book II, Chapter XII, what does the spirit of wisdom and love also affects?

3. Gluttony is exhibited when believers go to extremes and will not stop what?

4. In Book II, Chapter XII, what--more than understanding--will be imparted to the soul because of the will of God?

5. What does St. John say a man has that will impede the process of unifying with God?

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