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

2. St. John says that the dark night causes the soul to gain a healthy respect for what?
(a) Sin.
(b) Itself.
(c) God.
(d) Others.

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

4. 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) A dark night.
(c) Death.
(d) A baptism.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the author say the devil uses against beginners who have pride?

3. What is another name for avarice?

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

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

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