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

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

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) The love of God and others.
(b) Peace and nature.
(c) The company of a spiritual leader.
(d) Quiet and to be alone.

4. In Book I, Chapter III, what is the rosary made of?
(a) Spines of a fish.
(b) Gold.
(c) Animal teeth.
(d) Ivory.

5. What does God feed new beginners according to the author?
(a) Spiritual milk.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Water.
(d) Bread.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of Dark Night of the Soul?

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

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

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

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

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