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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 not encouraged to grow in a sensual friendship, according to Book I, Chapter IV?
(a) Love for others.
(b) Understanding for the other person.
(c) True relationships.
(d) The love of God.

2. What does the author say the devil uses against beginners who have pride?
(a) Lust.
(b) Laziness.
(c) Rituals.
(d) Money.

3. What is the theme of Book I, Chapter IV?
(a) Faith and money.
(b) Lack of faith.
(c) God's wrath.
(d) Spiritual luxury.

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

5. In Book I, Chapter V, beginners fall victim to wrath when they lets the sins of other do what?
(a) Influence decisions.
(b) Continue.
(c) Enter their lives.
(d) Irritate them.

Short Answer Questions

1. St. John says that almost all beginners will experience what?

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

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

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

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

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