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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. In Dark Night of the Soul, with what do slothful Christians have trouble aligning themselves?
(a) Sin.
(b) God's will.
(c) Hard work.
(d) A pure heart.

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?
(a) The company of a spiritual leader.
(b) The love of God and others.
(c) Quiet and to be alone.
(d) Peace and nature.

3. St. John says that almost all beginners will experience what?
(a) Baptism.
(b) Spiritual purgation.
(c) Divine wisdom.
(d) Sensual purgation.

4. How does the soul change during the dark night?
(a) It experiences a holy event.
(b) It becomes "soft."
(c) It "grows up."
(d) It becomes ready for heaven.

5. The soul starts to develop a habit of what during the dark night, as stated in Book I, Chapter XIII?
(a) Strong temptation of sin.
(b) Identifying sin.
(c) Peaceful sleep.
(d) Remembrance of God.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. The author states that impure thoughts from spiritual luxury are a result of the pleasure humans find in what?

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

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