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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 is the only time a soul can ascend to the sixth step?
(a) After fasting.
(b) After death.
(c) By God's invitation.
(d) Before becoming baptized.

2. What is St. John's purpose in using repetition throughout Dark Night of the Soul?
(a) To show off his writing skills.
(b) To help the reader predict the next chapter's subject matter.
(c) To aid the reader's understanding.
(d) To show his authority over the reader.

3. What happens when there are periods of rest for the soul during the dark night?
(a) The soul is freed.
(b) The soul heals itself.
(c) The soul rejects God's love.
(d) The soul is attacked harder than before.

4. The author writes that the yearning for God will leave the soul in what state?
(a) Comfortable.
(b) Innocent.
(c) Guilty.
(d) Restless.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. St. John says that in periods of affliction during the dark night, the soul may feel as if what will never go away?

2. What step of the ladder feels like heaven on earth?

3. What does that author say the soul finds after passing through the dark night?

4. According to St. John, what strong desire does a new Christian experience?

5. The author states that people can only move on the ladder when they have a feeling of what for themselves?

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