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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a second metaphor of spiritual consolation?
(a) bird sogn that lifts the spirit
(b) a fragrance that originates deep in the soul
(c) bubbleing springs that tinkle like bells
(d) sweet music that comes from on high

2. What metaphor does Teresa use to discuss spiritual consolations?
(a) earth
(b) fire
(c) air
(d) water

3. Why are these Fourth Dwelling places deeper and more and more beautiful?
(a) because they require more maintenance
(b) because they are more expensive
(c) because they are nearer to the King
(d) because they are not internal

4. What if someone makes elaborate sacrifice and asks special gifts from God?
(a) God will give more.
(b) God is under no obligation to give.
(c) God will give all.
(d) God is obligated to give in like kind.

5. What must be understood if the thoughts that serve as distractions are from a spirit of evil?
(a) they will reverse the soul's progress
(b) they will pass
(c) they will dominate
(d) they will increase

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Teresa say she has never experienced?

2. What does Teresa say is important at the Fourth Dwelling intimacy with God?

3. What vision does Teresa have that gives her the idea of how to proceed with the book?

4. What is the hope of the soul in the Third Dwelling?

5. What is her analogy of a person who does not pray?

(see the answer key)

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