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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does the soul do on the second step of the ladder of love, according to Book II, Chapter XIX?
2. What can a soul not see beyond until it has been properly purged?
3. In Book II, Chapter XXI, what color represents the garment of faith?
4. The use of the term "dark night" throughout Dark Night of the Soul by St. John is an example of what?
5. When is a person supposed to start climbing the secret ladder?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Book II, Chapter XV, why does the soul praise the darkness that causes so much pain?
2. What does St. John say happens on the fourth step of love of the secret ladder? Why does the soul not want favor from God?
3. In Book II, Chapter XVIII, how does the soul move upon the spiritual ladder?
4. Why does a soul have to wear a disguise as it ascends the secret ladder?
5. What does St. John say happens to the soul after it has become enkindled and starts yearning for God? What would happen if the fire were to go away?
6. Why is the experience of the dark night and the spiritual ladder called "secret," as explained by the author?
7. What is St. John's explained purpose for writing the book Dark Night of the Soul in Book II, Chapter XXII?
8. How can the soul experience the presence of God while in the dark night, as described by the author in Book II, Chapter XIII?
9. What is the author discussing in the second stanza of his poem from the prologue that is further explained in Book II, Chapter XV?
10. In Book II, Chapter XII, how does the desire of God influence understanding and love on a believer passing through the dark night?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Angels are mentioned throughout the text of Dark Night of the Soul and have specific qualities described by St. John. Please respond to the following with examples from the text that support your answer:
1) How are angels portrayed in the text with similar qualities as humans?
2) How does an angel become closer to God in spirituality?
3) What do both angels and humans experience which provides them with a commonality?
Essay Topic 2
The sensual, natural part of man must be put to rest for the soul to achieve unification with God's love, according to Dark Night of the Soul. Please answer the following with support from the text:
1) How does St. John compare the sensual part of a man to that of a house at rest?
2) Why is it required for a man to put the sensual part of himself to rest before being able to enter into unification with God?
3) How does the sensual part of a man make him a "prisoner"?
Essay Topic 3
St. John of the Cross was a very important person in the reformation of the Carmelite order of the Church and has been extremely influential in the history of the Christian faith. Please respond to the following with supporting facts:
1) How did St. John's life influence his faith?
2) How did St. John's faith influence his career?
3) What was St. John's purpose in writing Dark Night of the Soul?
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