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

2. As described in Book II, Chapter II, what are deeply rooted in the spirit of a person and must be removed by the purging of the soul?
(a) The seven deadly sins.
(b) Spiritual imperfections.
(c) Habitual imperfections.
(d) Mortal sin.

3. In Book I, Chapter VII, what do beginners do when they hear others being praised?
(a) They praise the others as well.
(b) They devalue the praise.
(c) They get angry at those being praised.
(d) They get angry at God.

4. In Book I, Chapter II, what sin do beginners exhibit when they choose leaders who agree with their views?
(a) Pride.
(b) Greed.
(c) Avarice.
(d) Sloth.

5. According to St. John, what happens when beginners try to build their own spirituality instead of waiting on God?
(a) They become frustrated with the progress.
(b) They begin to influence other into sin.
(c) They begin to feel like they no longer need God.
(d) They succeed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when the soul has a more complete purging, according to the author?

2. Who is the author of Dark Night of the Soul?

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

4. What does the author say the soul experiences, even during the dark night?

5. St. John says that almost all beginners will experience what?

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