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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When is it good for the rich to desire more wealth?
(a) when it is easy to do
(b) when the intention is virtuous
(c) when times get difficult
(d) when the idea is someone else's

3. After the Prayer of Union, where does the sister realize she was?
(a) in God and He was in her
(b) floating in the cosmos
(c) among the saints
(d) near death

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

5. What does Teresa say happens to those who dwell outside the castle?
(a) They become blind in the drakness.
(b) They are eaten by the dragons.
(c) They become like the creatures out there.
(d) They have to fight for their lives.

Short Answer Questions

1. What metaphor does Teresa use to discuss spiritual consolations?

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

3. In the early chambers of the Fifth Dwelling, what must the supplicant do?

4. What does Teresa suggest might be offered as a temptation in the second dwelling?

5. What is a second metaphor of spiritual consolation?

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