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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the condition Teresa describes in the Fifth Dwelling?
(a) translocation
(b) removed from her senses and reason
(c) physical elevation
(d) great longing

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

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

5. What metaphor does Teresa use to discuss spiritual consolations?
(a) earth
(b) water
(c) fire
(d) air

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Teresa say she has never experienced?

2. What is the hope of the soul in the Third Dwelling?

3. What if someone makes elaborate sacrifice and asks special gifts from God?

4. To whom is THE INNER CASTLE addressed?

5. What does Teresa say about good deeds that only glorify the person who does them?

(see the answer key)

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