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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book I, Chapter VIII | Book I, Chapter IX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the sin that occurs when a beginner hears another being praised and wants the praise for himself?
(a) Spiritual luxury.
(b) Impure heart.
(c) Spiritual envy.
(d) Greed.

2. Who is the author of Dark Night of the Soul?
(a) St. Michael.
(b) St. Patrick.
(c) St. John.
(d) St. Ignatius.

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

4. According to St. John, what happens when beginners try to build their own spirituality instead of waiting on God?
(a) They begin to feel like they no longer need God.
(b) They begin to influence other into sin.
(c) They become frustrated with the progress.
(d) They succeed.

5. What do beginning Christians feel happens when they grow in faith and deal with suffering for God's sake, according to Book I, Chapter IX?
(a) Their sins worsen.
(b) God draws closer to them.
(c) They no longer believe in their faith.
(d) God suddenly abandons them.

Short Answer Questions

1. The seven deadly sins are recognized by what Christian community?

2. When entering into the dark night, what does God cause the soul of the person to simply desire, according to Book I, Chapter IX?

3. What does St. John say happens after a person is involved in spiritual activities for wrath to enter into a beginner's life?

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

5. To what does St. John compare a new Christian?

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