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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 about good works done outside of communion with God ?
(a) They make up for other failings.
(b) They come from a spirit of evil.
(c) They open the door to God.
(d) They are useful to other people.

2. 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

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

4. What troubles Teresa as she is about to start writing?
(a) visions of her death
(b) problems relating to the other sisters
(c) lack of ideas about where to start
(d) serious health problems

5. How does Teresa say some souls react when God tests their strength and dependence on Him?
(a) defiantly toward all things spiritual
(b) out of proportion to what is necessary to endure the trial
(c) doing nothing and hoping for the better
(d) slowly, delaying their progress

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Teresa suggest is the true test of the soul's capacity?

2. What remains in the mind about the reality and sacredness of such a foreign experience in the Fifth Dwelling?

3. What must the formerly rich man do when he is reduced to poverty?

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

5. Why are these Fourth Dwelling places deeper and more and more beautiful?

(see the answer key)

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