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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What directions can men take upon the secret ladder, as described in Book II, Chapter XVIII?
(a) Ascension and descension.
(b) Side to side.
(c) From earth to heaven.
(d) From earth to hell.

2. When entering into the dark night, what does God cause the soul of the person to simply desire, according to Book I, Chapter IX?
(a) The company of a spiritual leader.
(b) Peace and nature.
(c) Quiet and to be alone.
(d) The love of God and others.

3. In Book II, Chapter IV, what is purged on the second night of darkness?
(a) All mortal sins.
(b) Both parts of the soul together.
(c) All unclean thoughts.
(d) Only the sensual part of the soul.

4. The example the author uses about purification illustrates an understanding of what concept?
(a) The purging of the soul by divine love.
(b) The strengthening of the spirit by God's wrath.
(c) The purging of the spirit by leaving behind sin.
(d) The strengthening of the soul by sin.

5. St. John says that almost all beginners will experience what?
(a) Divine wisdom.
(b) Spiritual purgation.
(c) Sensual purgation.
(d) Baptism.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author say is a problem for the soul, especially in divine activities?

2. According to the author, why must the soul forget all forms of natural love?

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

4. St. John says that the dark night causes the soul to gain a healthy respect for what?

5. The seven deadly sins are recognized by what Christian community?

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