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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What sets intellectual visions apart from all others?
(a) knowledge of good and evil
(b) knowledge of the constant companionship of God
(c) knowledge of the Scriptures
(d) knowledge of the service required of one

5. As intimacy grows deeper, how are experiences of God measured?
(a) as less quantifiable and much more other-worldly
(b) as mile markers on the way to heaven
(c) as trials that are overcome
(d) as sudden insights through study

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Teresa say some observing her behavior may assume?

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

4. Why are these Fourth Dwelling places deeper and more and more beautiful?

5. In the Sixth Dwelling, what does Teresa describe pertaining to the bride?

(see the answer key)

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