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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From where does Teresa say consolations come?
(a) from spiritual superiors
(b) from great sorrow
(c) from publication of books
(d) from purely human endeavors

2. What comes to her as she recognizes her ever increasing responsibility and passion to be of service to a God?
(a) more visions
(b) urgency
(c) guilt for shortcomings
(d) humility

3. What does Teresa say happens in the Fourth Dwelling?
(a) the problems grow exponentially
(b) the way forward becomes more difficult
(c) the soul becomes lethargic
(d) the soul begins to experience the supernatural

4. How does Teresa say most people make decisions and judgments?
(a) carefully and truthfully
(b) urgently and fearlessly
(c) quickly and groundlessly
(d) slowly and with reason

5. What does Teresa say about God allowing evil spirits to tempt one at the Sixth Dwelling?
(a) He will send his angels to help fight the temptation.
(b) He will be sure they are defeated.
(c) He will not allow them into that area of the castle.
(d) God would never allow that.

Short Answer Questions

1. As intimacy grows deeper, how are experiences of God measured?

2. With whom does Teresa suggest the sisters share such intense relationships with God?

3. What does Teresa say the nature of many people is?

4. Who may, according to Teresa, cause doubt and turning away from her experience as soon as she is out of the throes of it?

5. With whom does Teresa find comfort during this time?

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