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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. The seven deadly sins are recognized by what Christian community?
(a) The Lutheran Church.
(b) The Baptist Church.
(c) The Pentecostal Church.
(d) The Catholic Church.

2. In Dark Night of the Soul, with what do slothful Christians have trouble aligning themselves?
(a) Sin.
(b) A pure heart.
(c) God's will.
(d) Hard work.

3. St. John says that in periods of affliction during the dark night, the soul may feel as if what will never go away?
(a) Anger.
(b) Sin.
(c) God.
(d) Pain.

4. To what is the secret ladder a reference, as mentioned in Book II, Chapter XV?
(a) The path to becoming like God.
(b) The ladder of living faith.
(c) The ladder of sin.
(d) The stairs to heaven.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Dark Night of the Soul, what does the soul wait for in the second night of darkness?

3. Once a soul has received the love from God after the dark night, it will only want to do what, as described by St. John?

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

5. Beside the feelings of poverty, what is necessary to completely purge the spirit?

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