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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. To what does St. John compare a new Christian?
(a) A dying flower.
(b) A new baby.
(c) A cloud.
(d) A weed.

2. In what is the soul enveloped before passing through the dark night?
(a) Evil demons.
(b) A pit of despair.
(c) A collection of angels.
(d) A cloud of darkness.

3. 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.

4. What happens on the first step of the ladder, according to Book II, Chapter XIX?
(a) The soul swoons for God.
(b) God punishes the soul.
(c) The spirit battles the soul.
(d) Sin takes over the soul.

5. What is the term given to a spiritual experience beyond words?
(a) Futile.
(b) Ineffable.
(c) Unimaginable.
(d) Ecstasy.

Short Answer Questions

1. The soul starts to develop a habit of what during the dark night, as stated in Book I, Chapter XIII?

2. What does the soul become enkindled with during the dark night, according to Book II, Chapter X?

3. According to St. John, people who have never experienced a dark night do not understand what this feels like?

4. What does the soul find in the dark night that it must face, according to Book II, Chapter IX?

5. Who does the author cite as someone who has seen the spiritual ladder?

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