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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what kind of way would the soul respond to God's love if the senses were not numbed?
(a) Joyous.
(b) Deceitful.
(c) Impure.
(d) Grateful.

2. In Book II, Chapter XII, what does the spirit of wisdom and love also affects?
(a) The universe.
(b) The earth.
(c) Animals.
(d) Angel's souls.

3. What does the second property of passing through the dark night allow the soul to see in the darkness, according to Book II, Chapter XXV?
(a) All the traps of sin.
(b) Everything.
(c) Everyone else's heart.
(d) Nothing but God.

4. When is a person supposed to start climbing the secret ladder?
(a) After passing through the dark night.
(b) When first believing in God.
(c) After death.
(d) Directly after birth.

5. Why does the soul become secure after passing through the dark night, according to St. John?
(a) It has forgiven God's mistakes.
(b) It has found itself.
(c) It has become like God.
(d) It has become strong in sin.

6. The use of the term "dark night" throughout Dark Night of the Soul by St. John is an example of what?
(a) A paraphrase.
(b) An acronym.
(c) A homonym.
(d) A metaphor.

7. What is the first property gained by the soul after passing through the dark night?
(a) Senses do not hinder the spirit.
(b) The soul no longer feels any need for God.
(c) Sin starts to have no consequences.
(d) God begins to love the soul of the person.

8. How does the author compare God's trail as He leads the soul on the journey through the dark night?
(a) A walk on the sea.
(b) A dive off a cliff.
(c) The flight of a bird.
(d) The circle of life.

9. With what are the spirits in purgatory purged?
(a) God's love.
(b) Water.
(c) Real fire.
(d) Sin.

10. In Book II, Chapter XXIII, why is the soul traveling in concealment through the dark night?
(a) To sneak into heaven.
(b) To protect itself from God's anger.
(c) To deceive peers.
(d) To hide from the devil.

11. What does the author say the soul experiences, even during the dark night?
(a) An ascent to heaven.
(b) Peaceful rest.
(c) The presence of God.
(d) Salvation from sin.

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

13. What happens when the soul has a more complete purging, according to the author?
(a) The more likely to sin.
(b) The closer to God a being will become.
(c) The better of a chance to enter heaven.
(d) The better of a chance to backslide.

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

15. How many periods of trials must a soul pass through to finish going through the dark night, according to Book II, Chapter XXIV?
(a) Infinite.
(b) None.
(c) Two.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main topic of discussion in Book II, Chapter XV?

2. From what does the garment of hope protect the soul, according to Book II, Chapter XXI?

3. What is another reason the author gives for the soul traveling through the dark night in concealment?

4. The author says that the first step on the ladder is similar to the way a person acts when they are in the early stage of what?

5. In Book II, Chapter XII, what--more than understanding--will be imparted to the soul because of the will of God?

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