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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book II, Chapter XXIV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When a man searches for God in a divine way, the spirit and the soul of that person are transformed into what, according to Book II, Chapter V?
(a) A new person.
(b) The likeness of God.
(c) A sinner.
(d) An innocent child.

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

3. In Dark Night of the Soul, what does the soul wait for in the second night of darkness?
(a) Inner peace.
(b) The emergence of sin.
(c) God's forgiveness.
(d) God's instructions.

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

5. In Book II, Chapter XI, the soul would miss the spiritual love and affection of what if it was to go away?
(a) The threat of evil.
(b) The guild of sin.
(c) The fire of the Spirit.
(d) The demands of the earthly world.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book II, Chapter XX, what does the soul learn on the tenth step?

2. What do beginners have to go through to increase their strength and lose their imperfections, according to Book I, Chapter 1?

3. What does St. John say is the purpose of the garment of faith?

4. When is a person supposed to start climbing the secret ladder?

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

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