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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. Where do the afflictions of the second night of darkness affect a man, as stated in Book II, Chapter VII?
(a) In his love for God.
(b) In his sensual areas.
(c) In his passion for sin.
(d) In his will and soul.

2. What do beginning Christians feel happens when they grow in faith and deal with suffering for God's sake, according to Book I, Chapter IX?
(a) God draws closer to them.
(b) God suddenly abandons them.
(c) They no longer believe in their faith.
(d) Their sins worsen.

3. What symbolism is used to describe how the dark night dries up sensual pleasure?
(a) A cistern of water.
(b) Plant roots.
(c) Breast milk.
(d) Paint.

4. The soul starts to develop a habit of what during the dark night, as stated in Book I, Chapter XIII?
(a) Identifying sin.
(b) Strong temptation of sin.
(c) Remembrance of God.
(d) Peaceful sleep.

5. According to St. John, what replaces spiritual anxiety after passing through the dark night?
(a) Pleasure.
(b) Peacefulness.
(c) Purposefulness.
(d) Guilt.

Short Answer Questions

1. St. John writes that because of the goodness of God's divine wisdom, the soul actually feels as if it is being what?

2. In Book II, Chapter XI, the soul would miss the spiritual love and affection of what if it was to go away?

3. From what part of the body does the dark night allow man to be free?

4. What does the author say the devil uses against beginners who have pride?

5. St. John explains that beginners who have pride become impatient with whom?

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