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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. The author states that impure thoughts from spiritual luxury are a result of the pleasure humans find in what?
(a) Spiritual things.
(b) Earthly things.
(c) Dance.
(d) Lust for others.

2. What is the title of the poem that is introduced in the prologue?
(a) "Mount Carmel."
(b) "The Stanzas of the Soul."
(c) "Song of the Soul."
(d) "Song of Songs."

3. What does St. John say happens after a person is involved in spiritual activities for wrath to enter into a beginner's life?
(a) The pleasure fades.
(b) There is no further instruction from God.
(c) There is no monetary gain.
(d) The person is lazy.

4. Beginners suffering from gluttony will find it hard to travel the "Road of" what, according to St. John?
(a) Purity.
(b) Christianity.
(c) Sin.
(d) The Devil.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book I, Chapter VIII, what does the first night purify?

2. What is the theme of Book I, Chapter IV?

3. According to St. John, what happens when beginners try to build their own spirituality instead of waiting on God?

4. According to St. John, one going through the dark night does not experience pleasure in what?

5. In Book I, Chapter III, what is the rosary made of?

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