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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the simile of the soul's remaining willing and receptive so that God will shape her into a selfless lover?
(a) warm sealing wax
(b) blank pages
(c) boiling water
(d) fresh baked bread

2. Why is grief of putting to death the silkworm worth forging through?
(a) it is a prerequisite of obedience
(b) it is a trial by fire
(c) it is a new kind of experience
(d) it is a necessary and beautiful death

3. What does Teresa stress at the beginning of her treatise?
(a) knowing the Beloved
(b) knowing the catechism
(c) knowing the Bible
(d) knowing oneself

4. What does Teresa say inhabits the outside of the castle?
(a) the dead
(b) dragons and monsters
(c) vile, poisonous creatures
(d) lay people

5. What must be understood if the thoughts that serve as distractions are from a spirit of evil?
(a) they will reverse the soul's progress
(b) they will increase
(c) they will dominate
(d) they will pass

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What if someone makes elaborate sacrifice and asks special gifts from God?

3. How does Teresa say the confirmation of the Prayer of Union is not determined?

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

5. What does Teresa say God is under no obligation to do"

Short Essay Questions

1. What reservation does Teresa have about writing on the subject of prayer?

2. How does Teresa say a seeker will know if she is truly humble?

3. How does Teresa evaluate those who serve but do not work at elevating their understanding of God?

4. Briefly summarize the pain of the Fifth Dwelling.

5. How does Teresa define spiritual consolations?

6. Describe Teresa's view of the company she should keep.

7. What does Teresa have to say about inept spiritual advisers?

8. How does Teresa classify the greatest need in gaining a high level of intimacy with God?

9. What caution does Teresa offer about imagining one has gifts from God that have not actually been bestowed?

10. In what way does Teresa say a sister can insure her devotion to God?

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