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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What l transition does Teresa say should happen at Dwelling Three?
(a) from a life of service to one of total prayer
(b) from a devotional life to one of tangible service and sacrifice
(c) from a life of learning to one of teaching
(d) from youth to old age

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

3. How does Teresa classify repeated prayers from memory?
(a) as childish
(b) as time consuming
(c) as fruitful
(d) as mindless

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

5. What does Teresa say the condition of the soul is in the First Dwelling?
(a) looking for the way back outside
(b) only just beginning to learn to pray
(c) confused by being in a strange place
(d) like that of a small child

Short Answer Questions

1. What metaphor does Teresa use to discuss spiritual consolations?

2. What does Teresa say happens in the Fourth Dwelling?

3. What does Teresa prescribe instead of memorized prayers?

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

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

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