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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) Being angry at others.
(b) Having sexual affairs.
(c) Spiritual exercises.
(d) Collecting money.

2. In Book I, Chapter II, what sin do beginners exhibit when they choose leaders who agree with their views?
(a) Greed.
(b) Sloth.
(c) Pride.
(d) Avarice.

3. St. John says that almost all beginners will experience what?
(a) Baptism.
(b) Spiritual purgation.
(c) Sensual purgation.
(d) Divine wisdom.

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

5. As described in Book II, Chapter II, what are deeply rooted in the spirit of a person and must be removed by the purging of the soul?
(a) Mortal sin.
(b) Habitual imperfections.
(c) Spiritual imperfections.
(d) The seven deadly sins.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to St. John, one going through the dark night does not experience pleasure in what?

2. St. Johns states that believers react to God similarly to what?

3. In Book I, Chapter XII, the soul develops a fear of what during the dark night?

4. St. John explains that beginners who have pride become impatient with whom?

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

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