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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Sixth Dwelling, what does Teresa describe pertaining to the bride?
(a) how the Groom will look in person
(b) how the time seems to take forever
(c) how she wonders what her wedding dress will be like
(d) how eagerly she awaits her wedding day

2. Who may, according to Teresa, cause doubt and turning away from her experience as soon as she is out of the throes of it?
(a) the harsh realities of day to day living
(b) people who come with too many earthly problems
(c) sisters who know more than she does
(d) inept and paranoid spiritual advisors

3. What does Teresa classify as intellectual visions?
(a) images of the saints
(b) visions not received by the senses
(c) memories of religious paintings
(d) visions that come from reading the Bible

4. What knowledge does Teresa say is the cause of intellectual visions?
(a) that God is always watching
(b) that God uses both mind and soul
(c) that she has been there before
(d) that she was taught these things

5. With whom does Teresa suggest the sisters share such intense relationships with God?
(a) their confessors
(b) people who will keep them secret
(c) anyone who asks
(d) the whole world

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Teresa say happens in the Fourth Dwelling?

3. From where does Teresa say consolations come?

4. What must be understood if the thoughts that serve as distractions are from a spirit of evil?

5. What does Teresa say about God allowing evil spirits to tempt one at the Sixth Dwelling?

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