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

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 it will keep her out of trouble
(c) because the men are busy writing other books
(d) because she has experience writing books

2. What happens to good deeds when they are done in harmony with the love of Christ?
(a) They are repeated more often.
(b) They are more powerful,
(c) They happen spontaneously.
(d) They become miracles.

3. Where does Teresa say her words come from?
(a) the visions she has
(b) the Bible
(c) the Beloved
(d) the Saints

4. What does Teresa prescribe instead of memorized prayers?
(a) written out prayers
(b) prayers accompanied by the Rosary
(c) requests for specific needs
(d) spoken prayer with self-examination

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the soul once it moves into the Second Dwelling?

2. What does she say is at the center of the castle?

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

4. What does Teresa say a person who prays must do?

5. How does Teresa classify those who have reached the Third Dwelling?

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