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

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

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

4. In Dark Night of the Soul, what does the soul wait for in the second night of darkness?
(a) God's instructions.
(b) God's forgiveness.
(c) The emergence of sin.
(d) Inner peace.

5. What does the author say the devil uses against beginners who have pride?
(a) Lust.
(b) Rituals.
(c) Money.
(d) Laziness.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. According to St. John, what kind of day is it when a man searches for God in a divine way instead of a human way?

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

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

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