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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. St. John explains that beginners who have pride become impatient with whom?
(a) Loved ones.
(b) Neighbors.
(c) Friends.
(d) God and themselves.

2. The seven deadly sins are recognized by what Christian community?
(a) The Pentecostal Church.
(b) The Catholic Church.
(c) The Baptist Church.
(d) The Lutheran Church.

3. 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?
(a) Desire for sin.
(b) Hope of God.
(c) Imperfections.
(d) Spark of humanity.

4. Gluttony is exhibited when believers go to extremes and will not stop what?
(a) Being angry at others.
(b) Spiritual exercises.
(c) Having sexual affairs.
(d) Collecting money.

5. St. John says that it becomes clear which parts are purified and which are still not purified during what time in the dark night?
(a) The beginning.
(b) The darkest point.
(c) Periods of rest.
(d) The end.

6. What is the name of the sin that occurs when a beginner hears another being praised and wants the praise for himself?
(a) Greed.
(b) Spiritual envy.
(c) Spiritual luxury.
(d) Impure heart.

7. During the dark night, what does the Christian want to do when the spirit of blasphemy descends, according to Book I, Chapter XIV?
(a) Obey all of God's commands.
(b) Speak out in tongues.
(c) Commit suicide.
(d) Speak out loud, blasphemous statements.

8. What is the theme of Book I, Chapter IV?
(a) Lack of faith.
(b) God's wrath.
(c) Faith and money.
(d) Spiritual luxury.

9. What is not encouraged to grow in a sensual friendship, according to Book I, Chapter IV?
(a) The love of God.
(b) True relationships.
(c) Understanding for the other person.
(d) Love for others.

10. What does the spirit of a man search for in the darkness?
(a) His soulmate.
(b) His soul.
(c) God.
(d) Forgiveness.

11. In Book I, Chapter VII, what do beginners do when they hear others being praised?
(a) They get angry at God.
(b) They praise the others as well.
(c) They get angry at those being praised.
(d) They devalue the praise.

12. St. John says that the dark night causes the soul to gain a healthy respect for what?
(a) Sin.
(b) Others.
(c) Itself.
(d) God.

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

14. In Book I, Chapter VI, what sin are new believers said to be especially prone to because of its sweetness?
(a) Avarice.
(b) Gluttony.
(c) Lust.
(d) Greed.

15. In Book II, Chapter VII, what will souls not believe when experiencing a dark night with so much pain?
(a) The balance of nature.
(b) God loves them.
(c) The guilt of sin.
(d) The duty of man.

Short Answer Questions

1. St. Johns states that believers react to God similarly to what?

2. St. John says that almost all beginners will experience what?

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

4. What symbolism is used to describe how the dark night dries up sensual pleasure?

5. Who is the author of Dark Night of the Soul?

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