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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book I, Chapter XII | Book I, Chapter XIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do beginning Christians feel happens when they grow in faith and deal with suffering for God's sake, according to Book I, Chapter IX?
(a) Their sins worsen.
(b) God suddenly abandons them.
(c) God draws closer to them.
(d) They no longer believe in their faith.

2. Gluttony is exhibited when believers go to extremes and will not stop what?
(a) Spiritual exercises.
(b) Having sexual affairs.
(c) Being angry at others.
(d) Collecting money.

3. What is the topic of the prologue?
(a) The biography of the author.
(b) A history of the Bible.
(c) The purpose of the book.
(d) Other authors' works.

4. What is another name for avarice?
(a) Lust.
(b) Greed.
(c) Anger.
(d) Laziness.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The soul starts to develop a habit of what during the dark night, as stated in Book I, Chapter XIII?

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

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

4. From what part of the body does the dark night allow man to be free?

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

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