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

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

3. Why are these Fourth Dwelling places deeper and more and more beautiful?
(a) because they are more expensive
(b) because they are not internal
(c) because they require more maintenance
(d) because they are nearer to the King

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

5. What simile does Teresa use to describe turning away from a life of prayer?
(a) like putting out all the candles in a dark house
(b) like never washing out a drinking cup
(c) like throwing a shroud over a brightly shining jewel
(d) like putting mud in a cake

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Teresa the one ordered to write the book on prayer for women?

2. What does she think about what she has to say in this book?

3. To whom is THE INNER CASTLE addressed?

4. What does she say is inside the castle?

5. When is it good for the rich to desire more wealth?

(see the answer key)

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