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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. What do souls rightly handling spiritual trials do?

2. In the Sixth Dwelling, what does Teresa describe pertaining to the bride?

3. To whom is THE INNER CASTLE addressed?

4. Why is Teresa undertaking the writing of this book?

5. From where does Teresa say consolations come?

Short Essay Questions

1. What lament does Teresa offer for those who never experience a relationship with God?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What type of prayer does Teresa disdain?

10. How does Teresa introduce her analogy of the silkworm?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay on cloistered living. From the book, explain how Teresa reveals that living in a convent does not mean living a perfect life devoted to God. Use examples from her book that shows her recognition of the fact that women in the convent go through the same problems and stresses as those outside the convent.

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