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

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

3. When does the deadening of a person to the presence of sin get refreshed, according to the author?
(a) During a weekly fast.
(b) Whenever in prayer with God.
(c) The second night of purging.
(d) The first night of purging.

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

5. St. John explains that beginners who have pride become impatient with whom?
(a) Friends.
(b) Loved ones.
(c) Neighbors.
(d) God and themselves.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The soul starts to develop a habit of what during the dark night, as stated in Book I, Chapter XIII?

3. In Book I, Chapter VIII, what does the second night purify?

4. St. John says that the dark night causes the soul to gain a healthy respect for what?

5. St. John says that almost all beginners will experience what?

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