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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What worries Teresa about being able to quote other writers?
(a) her failing memory
(b) her lack of a reference library
(c) her need to appear scholarly
(d) her accidentally stealing their words

2. How does Teresa classify repeated prayers from memory?
(a) as time consuming
(b) as mindless
(c) as fruitful
(d) as childish

3. What happens to good deeds when they are done in harmony with the love of Christ?
(a) They are repeated more often.
(b) They become miracles.
(c) They are more powerful,
(d) They happen spontaneously.

4. What condition does Teresa suggest a soul is in when it turns away from a life of prayer?
(a) in a world of confusion
(b) being outside not able to find the door
(c) in a state of grave error
(d) being free to examine itself

5. What if someone makes elaborate sacrifice and asks special gifts from God?
(a) God will give more.
(b) God is obligated to give in like kind.
(c) God will give all.
(d) God is under no obligation to give.

Short Answer Questions

1. What troubles Teresa as she is about to start writing?

2. Why is Teresa undertaking the writing of this book?

3. How does Teresa classify those who have reached the Third Dwelling?

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

5. What, according to Teresa, is the value of continuously reflecting on one's own character?

(see the answer key)

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