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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Gluttony is exhibited when believers go to extremes and will not stop what?
(a) Spiritual exercises.
(b) Having sexual affairs.
(c) Being angry at others.
(d) Collecting money.

2. In Book I, Chapter VIII, what does the second night purify?
(a) Spiritual luxury.
(b) God's love.
(c) The sensual.
(d) The soul.

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

4. In Book I, Chapter VIII, what does the first night purify?
(a) The soul.
(b) Anger.
(c) The sensual.
(d) Mortal sin.

5. What is another name for avarice?
(a) Laziness.
(b) Anger.
(c) Greed.
(d) Lust.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author say the devil uses against beginners who have pride?

2. What does St. John say affects Christians in a way that they are easily swayed by their senses and see imaginary visions?

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

4. What do beginning Christians feel happens when they grow in faith and deal with suffering for God's sake, according to Book I, Chapter IX?

5. In Book II, Chapter IV, what is purged on the second night of darkness?

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