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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book II, Chapter VI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What symbolism is used to describe how the dark night dries up sensual pleasure?
(a) Breast milk.
(b) Plant roots.
(c) Paint.
(d) A cistern of water.

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

3. The purging of the soul in the feeling of poverty is compared to what in Book II, Chapter VI?
(a) The sun and the stars.
(b) Metal in fire.
(c) A rebirth.
(d) Wood in fire.

4. Beginners suffering from gluttony will find it hard to travel the "Road of" what, according to St. John?
(a) Sin.
(b) Christianity.
(c) Purity.
(d) The Devil.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. That author writes that during the dark night while purging the soul, a Christian might feel so much pain that is seems as he is where?

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?

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

4. The author says the severity of the trials of a person going through the dark night depends on what?

5. According to St. John, one going through the dark night does not experience pleasure in what?

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