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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. St. John writes that because of the goodness of God's divine wisdom, the soul actually feels as if it is being what?
(a) Abolished.
(b) Punished.
(c) Strengthened.
(d) Immortalized.

2. In Book II, Chapter XII, what does the spirit of wisdom and love also affects?
(a) Angel's souls.
(b) The universe.
(c) Animals.
(d) The earth.

3. Without passing through the dark night, the author says that people are still what of their natural desires and wants?
(a) Brothers.
(b) Addicted.
(c) Free.
(d) Prisoners.

4. What happened to Jeremias and Moses after being infused with the wisdom of God?
(a) They were knocked unconscious.
(b) They became wealthy.
(c) There were unable to speak.
(d) They spoke in another language.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the sin that occurs when a beginner hears another being praised and wants the praise for himself?

2. In Book II, Chapter XX, what does the soul learn on the tenth step?

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

4. When is the only time a soul can ascend to the sixth step?

5. In Book II, Chapter VII, what will souls not believe when experiencing a dark night with so much pain?

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