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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) their confessors
(d) anyone who asks

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

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

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?
(a) sisters who know more than she does
(b) inept and paranoid spiritual advisors
(c) people who come with too many earthly problems
(d) the harsh realities of day to day living

5. With whom does Teresa find comfort during this time?
(a) sisters who are experiencing the Sixth Dwelling themselves
(b) sisters who make allowances for her behavior
(c) her confessor who understands fully
(d) children who come for advice

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Teresa say most people make decisions and judgments?

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

3. What knowledge does Teresa say is the cause of intellectual visions?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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