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

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

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

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

5. According to St. John, what does the spirit of those who enter the dark night feel?
(a) Guilt.
(b) Tranquility.
(c) The weight of sin.
(d) God's desire.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. St. John says that almost all beginners will experience what?

3. The seven deadly sins are recognized by what Christian community?

4. In Book I, Chapter VI, what sin are new believers said to be especially prone to because of its sweetness?

5. In Dark Night of the Soul, with what do slothful Christians have trouble aligning themselves?

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