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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 is the name of the sin that occurs when a beginner hears another being praised and wants the praise for himself?
(a) Spiritual luxury.
(b) Spiritual envy.
(c) Impure heart.
(d) Greed.

2. The author states that impure thoughts from spiritual luxury are a result of the pleasure humans find in what?
(a) Dance.
(b) Lust for others.
(c) Spiritual things.
(d) Earthly things.

3. According to the author, why must the soul forget all forms of natural love?
(a) To reflect the state of a baby.
(b) To be reminded of sin.
(c) To appreciate divine love.
(d) To become more like God.

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

5. What happened to Jeremias and Moses after being infused with the wisdom of God?
(a) They were knocked unconscious.
(b) They spoke in another language.
(c) They became wealthy.
(d) There were unable to speak.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is disturbed by divine purgation, according to Book II, Chapter VIII?

2. In Dark Night of the Soul, with what do slothful Christians have trouble aligning themselves?

3. Beginners suffering from gluttony will find it hard to travel the "Road of" what, according to St. John?

4. What is the topic of the prologue?

5. In Book I, Chapter III, what is the rosary made of?

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