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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. The dark night refers to the darkness of what?
(a) The end of the world.
(b) Natural senses.
(c) Human guilt.
(d) Human sin.

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

3. St. John writes that because of the goodness of God's divine wisdom, the soul actually feels as if it is being what?
(a) Immortalized.
(b) Abolished.
(c) Punished.
(d) Strengthened.

4. Beside the feelings of poverty, what is necessary to completely purge the spirit?
(a) Unfaithfulness.
(b) Wretchedness.
(c) Elation.
(d) Revulsion.

5. What is not encouraged to grow in a sensual friendship, according to Book I, Chapter IV?
(a) True relationships.
(b) The love of God.
(c) Understanding for the other person.
(d) Love for others.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what are the spirits in purgatory purged?

2. What authors quote a state of pain so extreme for the soul it can find no comfort?

3. In Book I, Chapter V, beginners fall victim to wrath when they lets the sins of other do what?

4. What is a type of pain felt during the dark night that is really not a problem, according to St. John?

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

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