View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Teresa say is important in the early stages of being a butterfly in the Fifth Dwelling?
(a) keeping the experience always in mind
(b) testing one's spiritual wings
(c) learning self-motivation and authority
(d) continuing in obedience and devotion

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

3. When was the book written?
(a) 1776 A. D.
(b) 1493 A. D.
(c) 1577 A .D.
(d) 1665 A. D.

4. What, according to Teresa, is the value of continuously reflecting on one's own character?
(a) always knowing the right thing to say
(b) having answers to all of life's questions
(c) being able to live among the worldly
(d) being ready for trials before they come

5. What l transition does Teresa say should happen at Dwelling Three?
(a) from a life of learning to one of teaching
(b) from a life of service to one of total prayer
(c) from a devotional life to one of tangible service and sacrifice
(d) from youth to old age

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does she refer to God?

3. What does she say is not prayer at all?

4. What does Teresa say the mind will do if it is allowed to wander during prayer?

5. What does Teresa say some of her sisters do when they are engrossed in their own reaction to what is happening in their souls?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 356 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample