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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the soul once it moves into the Second Dwelling?
(a) unaware of temptations
(b) free of temptations
(c) experimenting with temptations
(d) more aware of the temptations

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

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

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

5. What does Teresa suggest is the true test of the soul's capacity?
(a) a vessel running over with clear water
(b) recognizing the sweetness, and in not turning away from it
(c) knowing when God is speaking
(d) being still for long periods of time

Short Answer Questions

1. What does a sister do when entering into the Fifth Dwelling?

2. Before beginning the writing, to what does she compare herself?

3. What does Teresa say makes the Prayer of Recollection necessary?

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

5. What is the Prayer of Recollection all about?

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