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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. 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?
(a) God's forgiveness.
(b) The second night of darkness.
(c) Baptism.
(d) An entrance into heaven.

2. How does the soul change during the dark night?
(a) It experiences a holy event.
(b) It "grows up."
(c) It becomes "soft."
(d) It becomes ready for heaven.

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

4. What happens when the soul has a more complete purging, according to the author?
(a) The more likely to sin.
(b) The closer to God a being will become.
(c) The better of a chance to backslide.
(d) The better of a chance to enter heaven.

5. What happens at the same time the soul is yearning for God in Book II, Chapter XI?
(a) The love of friends gives comfort.
(b) The comfort of God gives peace.
(c) The forces of evil burn the soul.
(d) The fire of God burns the soul.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book II, Chapter XII, what is the will described as?

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

3. In Book I, Chapter XII, the soul develops a fear of what during the dark night?

4. St. Johns states that believers react to God similarly to what?

5. What does the soul find in the dark night that it must face, according to Book II, Chapter IX?

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