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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In her metaphor, how does Teresa explain dying to one's personal desires?
(a) when the herd stays together, all elephants are safe
(b) when the bee makes honey, all bees are benefitted
(c) when the ant collects food, all survive
(d) when the silkworm dies the butterfly emerges

2. How does Teresa describe the silk worm nature of the pending change in the supplicant?
(a) moving into beauty and intimate service
(b) spinning tightly into a silk cacoon
(c) facing the anxiety of the unknown
(d) going through the pain of dying and resurrection

3. With whom does Teresa find comfort during this time?
(a) her confessor who understands fully
(b) sisters who are experiencing the Sixth Dwelling themselves
(c) sisters who make allowances for her behavior
(d) children who come for advice

4. After the Fifth Dwelling experience, what is the supplicant's new attitude?
(a) superior to all others
(b) satisfied with herself and all she does
(c) ready to go out into the world again
(d) dissatisfied with every earthly pleasure

5. In this Fifth Dwelling state, what does the supplicant now desire?
(a) to endure any trial for Him
(b) to feed the poor
(c) to leave and never return
(d) to return to her day to day activities

Short Answer Questions

1. What, according to Teresa, is the prerequisite for entering briefly into the Sixth Dwelling?

2. What does Teresa classify as intellectual visions?

3. What is the simile of the soul's remaining willing and receptive so that God will shape her into a selfless lover?

4. What l transition does Teresa say should happen at Dwelling Three?

5. What does Teresa say intensifies the pain?

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