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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. In Book I, Chapter III, what is the rosary made of?
(a) Gold.
(b) Animal teeth.
(c) Ivory.
(d) Spines of a fish.

2. In Book I, Chapter VIII, what does the first night purify?
(a) The soul.
(b) Anger.
(c) The sensual.
(d) Mortal sin.

3. In Book I, Chapter V, beginners fall victim to wrath when they lets the sins of other do what?
(a) Influence decisions.
(b) Continue.
(c) Irritate them.
(d) Enter their lives.

4. What example does the author use to describe divine light?
(a) Moonlight.
(b) Reflections.
(c) Sunlight.
(d) Firelight.

5. In Book II, Chapter I, what does the beginning Christian become after passing through the dark night?
(a) A baptized person.
(b) A sinless and perfect soul.
(c) A proficient Christian.
(d) A priest.

Short Answer Questions

1. St. John writes that because of the goodness of God's divine wisdom, the soul actually feels as if it is being what?

2. In Book I, Chapter VII, what do beginners do when they hear others being praised?

3. What happens when there are periods of rest for the soul during the dark night?

4. Gluttony is exhibited when believers go to extremes and will not stop what?

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

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