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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. If a voice she hears causes her to linger in worship and increases her devotion, what conclusion does Teresa draw?
(a) it is an echo of her thoughts
(b) it was not something heard, after all
(c) it is a passed trial of distraction
(d) it it divine

4. What is the final activity in the Sixth Dwelling, according to Teresa?
(a) God consummates His engagement to His betrothed soul.
(b) God performs a major test of faith.
(c) The soul leaves the body.
(d) The soul loses its identity.

5. What vision does Teresa have that gives her the idea of how to proceed with the book?
(a) a vision of a winding road
(b) a vision of St. Joseph
(c) a vision of prayer
(d) a vision of a castle

Short Answer Questions

1. On what does Teresa suggest one meditates when in the state of sorrow for their past transgressions?

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

3. What must be understood if the thoughts that serve as distractions are from a spirit of evil?

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

5. What does Teresa say a good adviser will know?

(see the answer key)

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