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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 bee makes honey, all bees are benefitted
(b) when the ant collects food, all survive
(c) when the silkworm dies the butterfly emerges
(d) when the herd stays together, all elephants are safe

2. If a voice she hears causes her to linger in worship and increases her devotion, what conclusion does Teresa draw?
(a) it is an echo of her thoughts
(b) it was not something heard, after all
(c) it it divine
(d) it is a passed trial of distraction

3. In the early chambers of the Fifth Dwelling, what must the supplicant do?
(a) keep both feet on the floor
(b) test the spirits to see if the experience is good and godly
(c) look around to remember where one is
(d) prepare to believe everything experienced

4. What does Teresa classify as intellectual visions?
(a) memories of religious paintings
(b) visions that come from reading the Bible
(c) visions not received by the senses
(d) images of the saints

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As intimacy grows deeper, how are experiences of God measured?

2. What does Teresa say happens to those who dwell outside the castle?

3. How does Teresa classify repeated prayers from memory?

4. What becomes Teresa's fondest desire to do?

5. Does Teresa say that hearing voices is always a negative sign?

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