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

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

3. What does the spirit of a man search for in the darkness?
(a) His soulmate.
(b) Forgiveness.
(c) God.
(d) His soul.

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

5. When entering into the dark night, what does God cause the soul of the person to simply desire, according to Book I, Chapter IX?
(a) The company of a spiritual leader.
(b) The love of God and others.
(c) Peace and nature.
(d) Quiet and to be alone.

Short Answer 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?

2. What symbolism is used to describe how the dark night dries up sensual pleasure?

3. In Book II, Chapter I, what does the beginning Christian become after passing through the dark night?

4. A peaceful time with God will spark the spirit of what, according to the author?

5. What is the topic of the prologue?

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