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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. According to St. John, one going through the dark night does not experience pleasure in what?
(a) Committing sin.
(b) Anything physical.
(c) Anything spiritual or physical.
(d) Anything spiritual.

2. What is the name of the sin that occurs when a beginner hears another being praised and wants the praise for himself?
(a) Greed.
(b) Spiritual envy.
(c) Spiritual luxury.
(d) Impure heart.

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

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

5. St. John says that the dark night causes the soul to gain a healthy respect for what?
(a) God.
(b) Sin.
(c) Itself.
(d) Others.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book II, Chapter IX, what is required for a man to possess for his soul to be illuminated with divine light?

2. It is necessary for the spirit and the sensual portion of man to be separated in order for what to happen, according to Book II, Chapter III?

3. St. John explains that beginners who have pride become impatient with whom?

4. During the dark night according to the author, when attachments are stripped away, a Christian might feel as if what is happening?

5. In Dark Night of the Soul during the dark night, the soul learns that by itself it is what?

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