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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) True relationships.
(b) The love of God.
(c) Understanding for the other person.
(d) Love for others.

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

3. What is the name of the sin that occurs when a beginner hears another being praised and wants the praise for himself?
(a) Spiritual envy.
(b) Spiritual luxury.
(c) Impure heart.
(d) Greed.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does St. John say happens after a person is involved in spiritual activities for wrath to enter into a beginner's life?

3. In Book I, Chapter II, what sin do beginners exhibit when they choose leaders who agree with their views?

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

5. What does God feed new beginners according to the author?

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