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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 she say is at the center of the castle?
(a) the soul of the believer
(b) the heart of the penitent
(c) the dwelling place of God
(d) the answer to all prayers

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

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

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

5. Why are these Fourth Dwelling places deeper and more and more beautiful?
(a) because they are not internal
(b) because they require more maintenance
(c) because they are more expensive
(d) because they are nearer to the King

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Teresa prescribe instead of memorized prayers?

2. What does Teresa say God will do for those who face the possibility of losing their reputations?

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

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

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

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