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

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

3. To what does St. John compare a new Christian?
(a) A dying flower.
(b) A new baby.
(c) A cloud.
(d) A weed.

4. In Book I, Chapter VI, what sin are new believers said to be especially prone to because of its sweetness?
(a) Gluttony.
(b) Lust.
(c) Greed.
(d) Avarice.

5. What does St. John say happens after a person is involved in spiritual activities for wrath to enter into a beginner's life?
(a) The pleasure fades.
(b) There is no monetary gain.
(c) There is no further instruction from God.
(d) The person is lazy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Beginners suffering from gluttony will find it hard to travel the "Road of" what, according to St. John?

3. Who is the author of Dark Night of the Soul?

4. What is not encouraged to grow in a sensual friendship, according to Book I, Chapter IV?

5. What is another name for avarice?

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