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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 say happens in the Fourth Dwelling?
(a) the soul begins to experience the supernatural
(b) the problems grow exponentially
(c) the way forward becomes more difficult
(d) the soul becomes lethargic

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

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

4. What does she say is at the center of the castle?
(a) the answer to all prayers
(b) the soul of the believer
(c) the dwelling place of God
(d) the heart of the penitent

5. What does Teresa say about the servants of an earthly King?
(a) Not all of them are allowed into his private chamber.
(b) They come and they go.
(c) Some of them are cast out.
(d) They all eat at his table.

Short Answer Questions

1. What l transition does Teresa say should happen at Dwelling Three?

2. Before beginning the writing, to what does she compare herself?

3. How does Teresa identify a period of spiritual aridity?

4. How does Teresa classify repeated prayers from memory?

5. What do souls rightly handling spiritual trials do?

(see the answer key)

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