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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. Without passing through the dark night, the author says that people are still what of their natural desires and wants?
(a) Free.
(b) Prisoners.
(c) Brothers.
(d) Addicted.

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

3. St. John says that the dark night causes the soul to gain a healthy respect for what?
(a) Sin.
(b) Others.
(c) God.
(d) Itself.

4. What is the theme of Book I, Chapter IV?
(a) Spiritual luxury.
(b) Lack of faith.
(c) Faith and money.
(d) God's wrath.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. A peaceful time with God will spark the spirit of what, according to the author?

3. In what other way does the author describe the passions of man being at rest?

4. In Book II, Chapter I, what does the beginning Christian become after passing through the dark night?

5. In Book II, Chapter VII, what will souls not believe when experiencing a dark night with so much pain?

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