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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 during the dark night, the soul learns that by itself it is what?
(a) Sinful and guilty.
(b) Strong.
(c) Worthless to the devil.
(d) Weak and miserable.

2. What is the title of the poem that is introduced in the prologue?
(a) "Song of the Soul."
(b) "Song of Songs."
(c) "The Stanzas of the Soul."
(d) "Mount Carmel."

3. In Book I, Chapter XII, the soul develops a fear of what during the dark night?
(a) Temptation.
(b) God's love.
(c) Backsliding.
(d) Other's love.

4. In Book I, Chapter II, what sin do beginners exhibit when they choose leaders who agree with their views?
(a) Pride.
(b) Avarice.
(c) Greed.
(d) Sloth.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the topic of the prologue?

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

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

4. What is the name of the sin that occurs when a beginner hears another being praised and wants the praise for himself?

5. In Book I, Chapter X, what can people become if they do not recognize they are going through the dark night?

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