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

2. How is the soul once it moves into the Second Dwelling?

3. What does she say is at the center of the castle?

4. How does Teresa identify a period of spiritual aridity?

5. What does Teresa say about the servants of an earthly King?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Teresa's olfactory analogy for what she calls spiritual sweetness?

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

3. Explain how the seeker receives the spiritual sweetness.

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

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

6. How does Teresa describe the Prayer of Union?

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

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

9. Describe briefly the trial that accompanies arrival in the Sixth Dwelling.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay on spiritual values. In your essay mention such things a love, honesty, respect, and industry as values that improve quality of life when dealing with others. Discuss how such values are possible apart from religious convictions.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay on what prayer means to you. Explain whether you agree with Teresa of Avila that prayer involves introspection that goes along with the vocal words. In addition, mention the idea of prayer being a way of listening rather than demanding favors.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay on focus to achieve goals. Teresa focused on attaining a desired relationship with God. Use that same principle and discuss how achieving anything depends on the focus toward the goal. Select examples to support your thesis such as the national focus of the USA to put a man on the moon.

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