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

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

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

4. What does Teresa say about the servants of an earthly King?
(a) They all eat at his table.
(b) They come and they go.
(c) Some of them are cast out.
(d) Not all of them are allowed into his private chamber.

5. What does Teresa suggest is the true test of the soul's capacity?
(a) knowing when God is speaking
(b) a vessel running over with clear water
(c) being still for long periods of time
(d) recognizing the sweetness, and in not turning away from it

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Teresa prescribe instead of memorized prayers?

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

(see the answer key)

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