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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. 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.

2. St. John says that the dark night causes the soul to gain a healthy respect for what?
(a) God.
(b) Others.
(c) Itself.
(d) Sin.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Beginners suffering from gluttony will find it hard to travel the "Road of" what, according to St. John?

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

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