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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Teresa classify as a sign of the intention to draw ever closer to God?
(a) indifference
(b) heartborken sobs
(c) perseverance
(d) more study on prayer

3. How does Teresa identify a period of spiritual aridity?
(a) when the supplicant forgets to drink water
(b) when the time for prayer feels like a drudgery
(c) when proceeding faithfully is more work than gratification
(d) when the words of prayer simply will not come

4. What does Teresa say may happen to someone in the sixth Dwelling?
(a) feeling cold
(b) hearing voices
(c) seeing darkness
(d) fainting spells

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Teresa's spiritual marriage analogy?

2. What sign does the bride give that she is ready for union with God?

3. What does Teresa warn against regarding spiritual affectations?

4. In the early chambers of the Fifth Dwelling, what must the supplicant do?

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

(see the answer key)

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