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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does St. John compare a new Christian?
(a) A cloud.
(b) A weed.
(c) A dying flower.
(d) A new baby.

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

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

4. What happens when there are periods of rest for the soul during the dark night?
(a) The soul heals itself.
(b) The soul is attacked harder than before.
(c) The soul rejects God's love.
(d) The soul is freed.

5. What does the author call things that stop the human soul from seeking God?
(a) Friends of humans.
(b) Opportunities.
(c) Enemies of man.
(d) Sinful devils.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to St. John, what does the spirit of those who enter the dark night feel?

2. St. John writes that souls on earth are purged with the fire of what?

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

4. Why is the soul uncertain of finding its way out in the dark night, according to Book II, Chapter VII?

5. According to St. John, people who have never experienced a dark night do not understand what this feels like?

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