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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 the hope of the soul in the Third Dwelling?
(a) a greater responsibility to please God
(b) more space to be comfortable in
(c) less trouble in the earthly life
(d) a life of serving God, or wishing to be taken to Him

2. What does Teresa say inhabits the outside of the castle?
(a) the dead
(b) vile, poisonous creatures
(c) lay people
(d) dragons and monsters

3. What does Teresa say happens to those who dwell outside the castle?
(a) They are eaten by the dragons.
(b) They become blind in the drakness.
(c) They have to fight for their lives.
(d) They become like the creatures out there.

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

5. What does she say is not prayer at all?
(a) always asking God for favors
(b) praying while standing up
(c) praying to God as though He were a servant
(d) rambling on about mundane matters

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the most important quality of someone wishing to move deeper?

2. How does Teresa advise her sisters they can stay humble?

3. What does Teresa stress at the beginning of her treatise?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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