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

2. When is it good for the rich to desire more wealth?
(a) when the idea is someone else's
(b) when the intention is virtuous
(c) when it is easy to do
(d) when times get difficult

3. During what time does the soul recognize its capacity for receiving sweetness, or water from the spring?
(a) Controlled Prayer
(b) Enlightened Prayer
(c) Evening Prayer
(d) Quiet Prayer

4. How does Teresa advise her sisters they can stay humble?
(a) detaching oneself from results
(b) paying penance constantly
(c) going to confession daily
(d) working in the garden

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the Carmelite Convent of St. Joseph's

2. How does Teresa describe the bride of the Lord?

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

4. What do souls rightly handling spiritual trials do?

5. What does Teresa suggest is the true test of the soul's capacity?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Teresa say about what is gained during the difficult times in life?

2. What does Teresa prescribe as a means of passing any test of her faith and devotion?

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

4. How does Teresa describe establishing and maintaining intimacy with God?

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

6. What is Teresa's feeling after leaving the Prayer of Union?

7. What does Teresa have to say about mastering one's earthly appetites?

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

9. What indicates Teresa's Christian mysticism as she begins her book?

10. How has Teresa handled fear and weakness on her part in the past?

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