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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. To whom is THE INNER CASTLE addressed?
(a) the Beloved
(b) sisters at Mr. Carmel convent
(c) all women
(d) church me to help them underrstand women

3. How does Teresa classify repeated prayers from memory?
(a) as mindless
(b) as childish
(c) as fruitful
(d) as time consuming

4. What condition does Teresa suggest a soul is in when it turns away from a life of prayer?
(a) in a state of grave error
(b) being outside not able to find the door
(c) being free to examine itself
(d) in a world of confusion

5. How is the soul once it moves into the Second Dwelling?
(a) free of temptations
(b) more aware of the temptations
(c) unaware of temptations
(d) experimenting with temptations

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Teresa say about good deeds that only glorify the person who does them?

2. What does Teresa classify as a sign of the intention to draw ever closer to God?

3. What does Teresa say about good works done outside of communion with God ?

4. What does Teresa warn against regarding spiritual affectations?

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

(see the answer key)

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