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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does she think about what she has to say in this book?
(a) that there is too much information for only one book
(b) that no one will understand what she says
(c) that she has already said everything in other books
(d) that she cannot write what she does not know

2. What does Teresa say is important at the Fourth Dwelling intimacy with God?
(a) not to speak much but to listen more
(b) not to continue looking inward
(c) not to think much but to love much
(d) not to give meaning to feelings

3. What must be understood if the thoughts that serve as distractions are from a spirit of evil?
(a) they will dominate
(b) they will increase
(c) they will pass
(d) they will reverse the soul's progress

4. 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

5. How does Teresa classify those who have reached the Third Dwelling?
(a) unsure of where they are
(b) looking for a corner to rest in
(c) already on their way to security unless they turn away
(d) exhausted from their journey

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Teresa say the condition of the soul is in the First Dwelling?

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

3. What happens to good deeds when they are done in harmony with the love of Christ?

4. What does Teresa say happens in the Fourth Dwelling?

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

(see the answer key)

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