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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the composition of the castle?
(a) brick and mortor
(b) solid, carved stone
(c) cedars from Lebanon
(d) diamond or some clear crystal

2. How does Teresa describe the ember in the soul--some thought that spreads its flame through the entire soul?
(a) moments of spiritual rapture
(b) moments of emptiness
(c) a frightening experience that lasts only a moment
(d) a pain like dying

3. What serves to intensify the scrutiny with which she views herself and considers her own shortcomings?
(a) her fear of overlooking some transgression
(b) her increased knowledge of God
(c) her swift transitions
(d) her need to feel forgiveness

4. What does Teresa say intensifies the pain?
(a) pride
(b) God's condemnation
(c) doubt
(d) self knowledge

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In this Fifth Dwelling state, what does the supplicant now desire?

2. What metaphor does Teresa introduce about the Fifth Dwelling?

3. How does Teresa say a soul with excessive humility can see itself?

4. With whom does Teresa suggest the sisters share such intense relationships with God?

5. What can the mind not comprehend after the communal experience with God?

(see the answer key)

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