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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Teresa warn against regarding spiritual affectations?
(a) putting on shows of miracle working
(b) putting on a show of one's spirituality with esoteric jargon
(c) becoming smug in one's relationship to God
(d) performing good deeds without love

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

3. What does Teresa say a person who prays must do?
(a) turn attention away from earthly treasures
(b) light candles to help the prayer ascend
(c) make confession before prayer
(d) lie prostrate on the ground

4. What is the most important quality of someone wishing to move deeper?
(a) humility
(b) indoctrination
(c) moderation
(d) industry

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Teresa identify a period of spiritual aridity?

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

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

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

5. What happens to good deeds when they are done in harmony with the love of Christ?

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