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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. St. John says that the dark night causes the soul to gain a healthy respect for what?
(a) Sin.
(b) God.
(c) Itself.
(d) 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 devalue the praise.
(c) They get angry at those being praised.
(d) They praise the others as well.

3. What is not encouraged to grow in a sensual friendship, according to Book I, Chapter IV?
(a) Love for others.
(b) The love of God.
(c) Understanding for the other person.
(d) True relationships.

4. What symbolism is used to describe how the dark night dries up sensual pleasure?
(a) A cistern of water.
(b) Breast milk.
(c) Plant roots.
(d) Paint.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When entering into the dark night, what does God cause the soul of the person to simply desire, according to Book I, Chapter IX?

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

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

5. In Dark Night of the Soul during the dark night, the soul learns that by itself it is what?

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