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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. On what does the author expound, in Book I, Chapter XI?
(a) God's message to himself.
(b) A Bible verse.
(c) The poem from the prologue.
(d) The work of another author.

2. According to St. John, one going through the dark night does not experience pleasure in what?
(a) Committing sin.
(b) Anything spiritual.
(c) Anything spiritual or physical.
(d) Anything physical.

3. What do beginners have to go through to increase their strength and lose their imperfections, according to Book I, Chapter 1?
(a) A journey through heaven.
(b) Death.
(c) A dark night.
(d) A baptism.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does St. John compare a new Christian?

2. According to St. John, what strong desire does a new Christian experience?

3. A peaceful time with God will spark the spirit of what, according to the author?

4. What is the name of the sin that occurs when a beginner hears another being praised and wants the praise for himself?

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

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