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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. In Book II, Chapter XI, the author writes about the depth and power of what?
(a) God's vengeance.
(b) Earthly evil.
(c) The Spirit of God.
(d) Sin.

2. What is the example the author uses in describing the way the purification process works?
(a) The burning rays of the sun.
(b) The changing seasons.
(c) The chopping down of a tree.
(d) The burning of a log in a fire.

3. What is a type of pain felt during the dark night that is really not a problem, according to St. John?
(a) The desire to reject God.
(b) The inability to pray.
(c) The need to sin.
(d) The pain of guilt.

4. What does St. John say affects Christians in a way that they are easily swayed by their senses and see imaginary visions?
(a) Earthly pleasures.
(b) Actual imperfections.
(c) God's punishments.
(d) Spiritual luxury.

5. Who does the author use as an example of the yearning for God that takes place in the second night of darkness?
(a) Rachel.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Mary, mother of Jesus.
(d) Mary Magdalene.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to St. John, what happens when beginners try to build their own spirituality instead of waiting on God?

2. What object represents the passions of the natural man, according to Book II, Chapter XIV?

3. When entering into the dark night, what does God cause the soul of the person to simply desire, according to Book I, Chapter IX?

4. In Book I, Chapter II, what sin do beginners exhibit when they choose leaders who agree with their views?

5. The author says the severity of the trials of a person going through the dark night depends on what?

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