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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What vision does Teresa have that gives her the idea of how to proceed with the book?
(a) a vision of prayer
(b) a vision of a castle
(c) a vision of a winding road
(d) a vision of St. Joseph

2. What does Teresa say makes the Prayer of Recollection necessary?
(a) when one begins to forget how to pray
(b) when one has picked up bad habits
(c) when one has not prayed every day
(d) when one has left the convent

3. To whom is THE INNER CASTLE addressed?
(a) church me to help them underrstand women
(b) all women
(c) the Beloved
(d) sisters at Mr. Carmel convent

4. As intimacy grows deeper, how are experiences of God measured?
(a) as less quantifiable and much more other-worldly
(b) as trials that are overcome
(c) as mile markers on the way to heaven
(d) as sudden insights through study

5. What is the composition of the castle?
(a) diamond or some clear crystal
(b) cedars from Lebanon
(c) solid, carved stone
(d) brick and mortor

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the condition Teresa describes in the Fifth Dwelling?

2. How does Teresa say the confirmation of the Prayer of Union is not determined?

3. What condition does Teresa suggest a soul is in when it turns away from a life of prayer?

4. What does Teresa prescribe instead of memorized prayers?

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

(see the answer key)

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