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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. In Book II, Chapter XI, the author writes about the depth and power of what?
2. What does St. John say is the purpose of the garment of faith?
3. In Dark Night of the Soul, the soul praises the darkness from which it has escaped what?
4. In Book II, Chapter XVII, who is given the knowledge of the divine?
5. Who is cited as experiencing a life having been accessed by the devil?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Book II, Chapter XVI, why does the author say that it is necessary for man to learn to walk in the darkness?
2. How can a soul reach the sixth step on the secret ladder, as written in Book II, Chapter XX? What do men receive while on this step?
3. What is St. John's explained purpose for writing the book Dark Night of the Soul in Book II, Chapter XXII?
4. 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?
5. As discussed in Book II, Chapter XXIV, when will the soul finally find peace and rest? Why?
6. 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?
7. Why does a soul have to wear a disguise as it ascends the secret ladder?
8. Why is the experience of the dark night and the spiritual ladder called "secret," as explained by the author?
9. From where does St. John say the image of the spiritual ladder is derived?
10. Why does the author say that people who have never passed through the dark night understand spiritual freedom?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The seven deadly sins recognized by the Catholic Church are said to be an evil influence in a beginning Christian's life. St. John wrote how a new believer was strongly influenced by these sins in Dark Night of the Soul. Write an essay answering the following with support:
1) What are the seven deadly sins that plague a beginning Christian's life as described by St. John?
2) How do these sins influence the way a person acts in relationship to one's faith in Christianity?
3) How are these sins overcome in a person's life?
Essay Topic 2
There are signs that a person's soul is starting to enter the dark night; however these signs are sometimes confused with a soul that is suffering from a sinful existence. Answer the following questions with supporting examples:
1) What are the symptoms a person's soul experiences when beginning to enter into the dark night?
2) What are some of the signs a person is suffering from a sinful existence and not really entering into the dark night?
3) How many people truly enter the dark night? Why?
Essay Topic 3
While a believer is on the secret ladder of spirituality, the soul must wear a disguise. St. John is very specific in his depiction of the disguise and its purpose. Respond with supporting examples to the following:
1) What is the purpose of the disguise the soul wears while on the ladder? Can a soul reach unity with God without wearing a disguise?
2) List and define the different layers of the disguise as related by St. John.
3) What do each color and layer of the disguise represent?
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