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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What worries Teresa about being able to quote other writers?

5. What does Teresa say is important at the Fourth Dwelling intimacy with God?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What type of prayer does Teresa disdain?

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

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

7. Describe what Teresa saw in her vision about how to write the book?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay stating your opinion of mysticism in general and Christian mysticism in particular. In your essay discuss the possibility of having one without the other. Use examples of Christian mysticism from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay about your idea of faith. Give your definition of faith and explain its value to you personally. Be honest with your essay. This is not marked on the basis of agreement with your ideas but rather on how well you state your case.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay on overcoming past mistakes. Teresa talks about being so caught up in guilt over past mistakes that people often become incapacitated. In your essay apply that principal to anything a person might aspire to do but is hindered by fear of making errors along the way.

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