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

2. In Book II, Chapter IV, what is purged on the second night of darkness?
(a) All unclean thoughts.
(b) All mortal sins.
(c) Both parts of the soul together.
(d) Only the sensual part of the soul.

3. From what does the garment of hope protect the soul, according to Book II, Chapter XXI?
(a) Things of the world.
(b) The seven deadly sins.
(c) God's love.
(d) God's wrath.

4. According to St. John, what does the spirit of those who enter the dark night feel?
(a) The weight of sin.
(b) Tranquility.
(c) Guilt.
(d) God's desire.

5. What does St. John say happens after a person is involved in spiritual activities for wrath to enter into a beginner's life?
(a) The person is lazy.
(b) There is no further instruction from God.
(c) There is no monetary gain.
(d) The pleasure fades.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is not encouraged to grow in a sensual friendship, according to Book I, Chapter IV?

2. In Dark Night of the Soul, the power of hell would have no power over the soul if there were no what in the human soul?

3. In Book II, Chapter XI, the author writes about the depth and power of what?

4. In Book II, Chapter XXIII, why is the soul traveling in concealment through the dark night?

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

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