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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When a man searches for God in a divine way, the spirit and the soul of that person are transformed into what, according to Book II, Chapter V?
(a) A new person.
(b) The likeness of God.
(c) An innocent child.
(d) A sinner.

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

3. According to St. John, what strong desire does a new Christian experience?
(a) A need for acceptance.
(b) A thirst for God.
(c) The desire to be good.
(d) Sensual pleasure.

4. What is a type of pain felt during the dark night that is really not a problem, according to St. John?
(a) The need to sin.
(b) The pain of guilt.
(c) The inability to pray.
(d) The desire to reject God.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The author states that impure thoughts from spiritual luxury are a result of the pleasure humans find in what?

2. In Book I, Chapter III, what is the rosary made of?

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

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

5. From what part of the body does the dark night allow man to be free?

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