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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. What authors quote a state of pain so extreme for the soul it can find no comfort?
(a) Isaiah and Peter.
(b) Job and Jeremias.
(c) Mark and Luke.
(d) Jacob and Daniel.

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

3. What does the soul do on the second step of the ladder of love, according to Book II, Chapter XIX?
(a) Abandon hope.
(b) Search for God.
(c) Battle sin.
(d) Ascend to heaven.

4. What happens at the same time the soul is yearning for God in Book II, Chapter XI?
(a) The forces of evil burn the soul.
(b) The comfort of God gives peace.
(c) The love of friends gives comfort.
(d) The fire of God burns the soul.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. St. John writes that souls on earth are purged with the fire of what?

2. According to St. John, one going through the dark night does not experience pleasure in what?

3. St. John describes the soul feeling as if it is losing ground when in reality it is just doing what?

4. In Book I, Chapter VI, what sin are new believers said to be especially prone to because of its sweetness?

5. Why, according to St. John, does God give the devil access to the life of a believing Christian?

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