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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do imaginative visions embed themselves into the soul?
(a) as fleeting images that return from time to time
(b) as clear images that cannot be forgotten
(c) as metaphors of all that the visions reveal
(d) more as impressions than crisp memories

2. What does Teresa prescribe instead of memorized prayers?
(a) written out prayers
(b) spoken prayer with self-examination
(c) prayers accompanied by the Rosary
(d) requests for specific needs

3. What does Teresa say the nature of many people is?
(a) willingness to learn better things from example
(b) willingness to overlook what they do not understand
(c) willingness to believe the good things they hear
(d) willingness to believe the negative things they hear

4. Who may, according to Teresa, cause doubt and turning away from her experience as soon as she is out of the throes of it?
(a) people who come with too many earthly problems
(b) sisters who know more than she does
(c) the harsh realities of day to day living
(d) inept and paranoid spiritual advisors

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Even at this stage, what does Teresa say God allows?

4. What does Teresa warn against regarding spiritual affectations?

5. In her metaphor, how does Teresa explain dying to one's personal desires?

(see the answer key)

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