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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. Where do the afflictions of the second night of darkness affect a man, as stated in Book II, Chapter VII?
(a) In his will and soul.
(b) In his love for God.
(c) In his sensual areas.
(d) In his passion for sin.

2. According to St. John, on what step does the soul seek to do something worthy of God without any favor from God?
(a) Tenth.
(b) First.
(c) Fifth.
(d) Fourth.

3. In Book II, Chapter XII, what--more than understanding--will be imparted to the soul because of the will of God?
(a) Guilt.
(b) Repentance.
(c) Love.
(d) Sin.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. St. John writes that souls on earth are purged with the fire of what?

2. 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?

3. In Book II, Chapter XII, what does the spirit of wisdom and love also affects?

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

5. What happens when there are periods of rest for the soul during the dark night?

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