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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. St. John writes that a person experiencing the dark night might feel as if who has abandoned him?
(a) Neighbors.
(b) His children.
(c) His friends.
(d) His family.

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

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

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

5. The seven deadly sins are recognized by what Christian community?
(a) The Pentecostal Church.
(b) The Catholic Church.
(c) The Baptist Church.
(d) The Lutheran Church.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does God feed new beginners according to the author?

2. What is the topic of the prologue?

3. St. Johns states that believers react to God similarly to what?

4. In Book I, Chapter XII, the soul develops a fear of what during the dark night?

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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