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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. In Dark Night of the Soul, the power of hell would have no power over the soul if there were no what in the human soul?
(a) Spark of humanity.
(b) Desire for sin.
(c) Hope of God.
(d) Imperfections.

2. What two things cannot exist in the same person?
(a) God and the devil.
(b) Guilt and pride.
(c) Desire and goodwill.
(d) The divine and the natural.

3. 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) Baptism.
(c) God's forgiveness.
(d) An entrance into heaven.

4. According to St. John, what kind of day is it when a man searches for God in a divine way instead of a human way?
(a) Sad.
(b) Peaceful.
(c) Sinful.
(d) Happy.

5. St. John describes the soul feeling as if it is losing ground when in reality it is just doing what?
(a) Committing sin.
(b) Becoming more godlike.
(c) Exploring new territory.
(d) Separating from the body.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the deadening of a person to the presence of sin get refreshed, according to the author?

2. What happened to Jeremias and Moses after being infused with the wisdom of God?

3. The author says that the first step on the ladder is similar to the way a person acts when they are in the early stage of what?

4. In Dark Night of the Soul during the dark night, the soul learns that by itself it is what?

5. During the dark night, what does the Christian want to do when the spirit of blasphemy descends, according to Book I, Chapter XIV?

(see the answer key)

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