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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the soul once it moves into the Second Dwelling?
(a) more aware of the temptations
(b) experimenting with temptations
(c) free of temptations
(d) unaware of temptations

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

3. What does she say is inside the castle?
(a) rooms filled with busy people
(b) diamonds and jewels
(c) green fields and flowers
(d) dwellings in every direction

4. What does she say is at the center of the castle?
(a) the answer to all prayers
(b) the soul of the believer
(c) the dwelling place of God
(d) the heart of the penitent

5. What does Teresa stress at the beginning of her treatise?
(a) knowing the catechism
(b) knowing the Bible
(c) knowing oneself
(d) knowing the Beloved

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Teresa say inhabits the outside of the castle?

2. What is the composition of the castle?

3. What does Teresa say a person who prays must do?

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

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

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