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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 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 monetary gain.
(c) The person is lazy.
(d) There is no further instruction from God.

2. 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 succeed.
(c) They begin to influence other into sin.
(d) They become frustrated with the progress.

3. In Book I, Chapter VI, what sin are new believers said to be especially prone to because of its sweetness?
(a) Lust.
(b) Gluttony.
(c) Avarice.
(d) Greed.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Gluttony is exhibited when believers go to extremes and will not stop what?

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

3. What does the author say the devil uses against beginners who have pride?

4. In Book I, Chapter VII, what do beginners do when they hear others being praised?

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

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