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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what is the soul enveloped before passing through the dark night?
(a) A pit of despair.
(b) A cloud of darkness.
(c) Evil demons.
(d) A collection of angels.

2. In Book II, Chapter XX, what does the soul learn on the tenth step?
(a) Magical powers.
(b) All that God knows.
(c) Immortality.
(d) Perfection.

3. In Book II, Chapter XXIII, what does the devil give the believer that stays with him disturbing the soul for a long period of time?
(a) Addictions to sin.
(b) Access to hell.
(c) Horrible thoughts and visions.
(d) Painful memories.

4. How many steps are on the ladder of love?
(a) Twenty.
(b) A hundred.
(c) Infinite.
(d) Ten.

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

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

7. What is another reason the author gives for the soul traveling through the dark night in concealment?
(a) To hide from the sensual nature of man.
(b) To protect against the anger of family.
(c) To hide from the spiritual nature of man.
(d) To discover a secret power.

8. In Book II, Chapter XI, when will the soul seek God?
(a) After God's punishment.
(b) From birth.
(c) After death.
(d) After enkindlement.

9. What happened to Jeremias and Moses after being infused with the wisdom of God?
(a) They spoke in another language.
(b) They became wealthy.
(c) They were knocked unconscious.
(d) There were unable to speak.

10. In Book II, Chapter XVII, who is given the knowledge of the divine?
(a) No one.
(b) Only priests.
(c) Not everyone.
(d) Everyone.

11. What does a believer wear to protect his thoughts from the desires of the world?
(a) A helmet.
(b) The hat of salvation.
(c) A scarf tied around the head.
(d) A black cloak.

12. What is the term given to a spiritual experience beyond words?
(a) Futile.
(b) Ineffable.
(c) Ecstasy.
(d) Unimaginable.

13. 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.

14. To what can the fifth step of the ladder of love be compared?
(a) A husband and wife.
(b) A priest and God.
(c) Children and parents.
(d) A starving person and food.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the author conclude his work?

2. For whom is the ninth step on the ladder reserved, according to Book II, Chapter XX?

3. In Book II, Chapter XII, what does the spirit of wisdom and love also affects?

4. To what is the secret ladder a reference, as mentioned in Book II, Chapter XV?

5. Who does the author use as an example of the yearning for God that takes place in the second night of darkness?

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