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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when the soul has a more complete purging, according to the author?
(a) The closer to God a being will become.
(b) The more likely to sin.
(c) The better of a chance to backslide.
(d) The better of a chance to enter heaven.

2. How does the soul change during the dark night?
(a) It becomes "soft."
(b) It "grows up."
(c) It becomes ready for heaven.
(d) It experiences a holy event.

3. In Dark Night of the Soul, with what do slothful Christians have trouble aligning themselves?
(a) A pure heart.
(b) Hard work.
(c) Sin.
(d) God's will.

4. Why does the soul become secure after passing through the dark night, according to St. John?
(a) It has become strong in sin.
(b) It has become like God.
(c) It has found itself.
(d) It has forgiven God's mistakes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. St. John's use of writing about a spiritual ladder as a path to unification with God is an example of what?

2. What is the main topic of discussion in Book II, Chapter XV?

3. St. John says that the knowledge of the divine come to the soul in what way?

4. What does the soul do on the sixth step of the ladder of love, according to Book II, Chapter XX?

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

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