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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. Why does Teresa return to the analogy of the butterfly as she discusses the effects of her marriage?
(a) to explain how she got there
(b) to explain how she is dressed
(c) to explain how she comes to rest
(d) to explain she has now died of happiness

2. What does Teresa recognize when she experiences a soul-filling fragrance?
(a) She knows she must wait longer.
(b) She knows that she is having a death experience.
(c) She knows that she is still alive.
(d) She knows that He is calling her.

3. What is the source of the pain Teresa describes?
(a) recognizing her own shortcomings
(b) looking on the face of God
(c) estrangement from God
(d) unworthiness of His love

4. What, according to Teresa, is the prerequisite for entering briefly into the Sixth Dwelling?
(a) defiance
(b) bravery
(c) obedience
(d) suffering

5. What is the condition of her soul that gives her confidence to enter the bridal chamber?
(a) completely transparent
(b) in spiritual perfection
(c) in the state of grace
(d) in total annihilation

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Teresa, what is the condition when voices are heard?

2. What does Teresa say the encounters with God feel like?

3. Finally finding a place to rest, how does the butterfly demonstrate what the soul can now do?

4. Why does Teresa insist she should not be pitied?

5. After doing something wrong, what amazes Teresa?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the beneficial effects of spiritual pain on the earthly body?

2. What frustration comes to Teresa as she progresses in intimacy with God?

3. What tokens does Teresa say God gives to help recall the raptures?

4. What does Teresa have to say about tears that spring form the raptures?

5. How does Teresa describe the soul as it comes into its most intimate contact with God?

6. What does Teresa identify as a reward for enduring trials of the Sixth Dwelling?

7. Describe the esoteric talisman Teresa uses as an analogy to one's faith.

8. How does Teresa describe the physical state of the body during her raptures?

9. How does Teresa describe intellectual visions?

10. What is the experience in the rapture that requires bravery?

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