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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the author call things that stop the human soul from seeking God?
(a) Opportunities.
(b) Enemies of man.
(c) Sinful devils.
(d) Friends of humans.

2. What does the garment of charity provide for the wearer, as described by the author?
(a) A pleasing soul for God.
(b) Obedience to God.
(c) Protection from sin.
(d) Release from guilt.

3. In Book II, Chapter XXIV, in what state is the soul when the soul is united with divine wisdom after passing through the dark night?
(a) Atonement.
(b) Perfection.
(c) Sinfulness.
(d) Purgatory.

4. According to St. John, people who have never experienced a dark night do not understand what this feels like?
(a) Sin's grasp.
(b) Spiritual freedom.
(c) Heaven.
(d) God's forgiveness.

5. The author writes that the yearning for God will leave the soul in what state?
(a) Guilty.
(b) Comfortable.
(c) Restless.
(d) Innocent.

6. For whom is the ninth step on the ladder reserved, according to Book II, Chapter XX?
(a) Male.
(b) Perfect.
(c) Female.
(d) Sinful.

7. In Book II, Chapter XII, what is the will described as?
(a) Prideful.
(b) A free agent.
(c) A reflection of God.
(d) Rogue demon.

8. What does St. John say is the purpose of the garment of faith?
(a) To show the world one's faith.
(b) To cleanse oneself of sin.
(c) To prove one's worth to God.
(d) To protect oneself from the devil.

9. In Dark Night of the Soul, the soul praises the darkness from which it has escaped what?
(a) The danger zone.
(b) Sensual affections.
(c) Mortal sin.
(d) God's wrath.

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

11. To what is the secret ladder a reference, as mentioned in Book II, Chapter XV?
(a) The path to becoming like God.
(b) The stairs to heaven.
(c) The ladder of sin.
(d) The ladder of living faith.

12. What are souls on the sixth step granted, according to St. John?
(a) Eternal life.
(b) Magical powers.
(c) Things which they ask for.
(d) Immense wealth.

13. From what does the garment of hope protect the soul, according to Book II, Chapter XXI?
(a) Things of the world.
(b) God's wrath.
(c) God's love.
(d) The seven deadly sins.

14. What does the author return to explaining in Book II, Chapter XXII?
(a) A verse from the Bible.
(b) Another author's works.
(c) The poem from the prologue.
(d) The author's credentials for writing.

15. What stanza from "Stanzas of the Soul" is featured in Book II, Chapter XXV?
(a) Second.
(b) First.
(c) Third.
(d) Seventh.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the soul become secure after passing through the dark night, according to St. John?

2. According to St. John, how many believers will reach the union with God without going through trials?

3. How does the author conclude his work?

4. St. John says that the knowledge of the divine come to the soul in what way?

5. What does a believer wear to protect his thoughts from the desires of the world?

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