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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 about good deeds that only glorify the person who does them?
(a) They are the only way to do good.
(b) They yield no lasting good.
(c) They help the person find humility.
(d) They bring recognition from God.

2. Why is Teresa undertaking the writing of this book?
(a) her need to share her experience with the world
(b) her obedience to her confessor
(c) her need to keep busy at her age
(d) her last chance to write a book

3. What does Teresa say the condition of the soul is in the First Dwelling?
(a) confused by being in a strange place
(b) like that of a small child
(c) only just beginning to learn to pray
(d) looking for the way back outside

4. What does Teresa say happens in the Fourth Dwelling?
(a) the way forward becomes more difficult
(b) the soul becomes lethargic
(c) the soul begins to experience the supernatural
(d) the problems grow exponentially

5. What is her fear of not being in alignment with the Mother Church?
(a) her bishop does not like her
(b) her problems with the Spanish Inquisition
(c) her ignorance of Church doctrine
(d) because she is a woman

Short Answer Questions

1. Even at this stage, what does Teresa say God allows?

2. To what does Teresa invite the sister who would enter the Fifth Dwelling?

3. What, according to Teresa, motivated Jesus to raise Lazarus from the dead?

4. What does Teresa say makes the Prayer of Recollection necessary?

5. To whom is THE INNER CASTLE addressed?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Teresa say about a nun who is entangled with the cares of the world?

2. What is Teresa's conclusion on how she will proceed with the writing?

3. What theme does Teresa introduce in her first chapter that runs throughout the book?

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

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

6. What explanation does Teresa give in her prologue?

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

8. What does Teresa say about the rich man who has lost his wealth?

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

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

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