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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Teresa say a soul with excessive humility can see itself?
(a) as better than other people
(b) as a lotus in a pond
(c) as unworthy of divine help
(d) as only of value to other people

2. When was the book written?
(a) 1493 A. D.
(b) 1577 A .D.
(c) 1776 A. D.
(d) 1665 A. D.

3. What does Teresa classify as a sign of the intention to draw ever closer to God?
(a) more study on prayer
(b) indifference
(c) perseverance
(d) heartborken sobs

4. Why is Teresa undertaking the writing of this book?
(a) her obedience to her confessor
(b) her need to share her experience with the world
(c) her last chance to write a book
(d) her need to keep busy at her age

5. Why is Teresa the one ordered to write the book on prayer for women?
(a) because women communicate better with women
(b) because it will keep her out of trouble
(c) because she has experience writing books
(d) because the men are busy writing other books

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Teresa warn against regarding spiritual affectations?

2. Where is the Carmelite Convent of St. Joseph's

3. What troubles Teresa as she is about to start writing?

4. What is her analogy of a person who does not pray?

5. What does she say is inside the castle?

(see the answer key)

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