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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. In Book I, Chapter VII, what do beginners do when they hear others being praised?
(a) They get angry at those being praised.
(b) They get angry at God.
(c) They devalue the praise.
(d) They praise the others as well.

2. In Book I, Chapter VIII, what does the second night purify?
(a) The soul.
(b) Spiritual luxury.
(c) God's love.
(d) The sensual.

3. When entering into the dark night, what does God cause the soul of the person to simply desire, according to Book I, Chapter IX?
(a) Peace and nature.
(b) The love of God and others.
(c) Quiet and to be alone.
(d) The company of a spiritual leader.

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

5. To what does St. John compare a new Christian?
(a) A weed.
(b) A cloud.
(c) A dying flower.
(d) A new baby.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the title of the poem that is introduced in the prologue?

3. Beginners suffering from gluttony will find it hard to travel the "Road of" what, according to St. John?

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

5. St. John explains that beginners who have pride become impatient with whom?

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