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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 does Teresa tell her sisters will be their best way of teaching those who know them?

2. Does Teresa say that hearing voices is always a negative sign?

3. What is her soul doing as she approaches the Beloved?

4. About what does Teresa suggest getting advice if one is commanded to do something during the Sixth Dwelling experience?

5. How does Teresa describe the ember in the soul--some thought that spreads its flame through the entire soul?

Short Essay Questions

1. What admission does Teresa make regarding the hearing of voices?

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

3. What occasions the intensity of greater pain during this time of greater closeness to God?

4. What is a recommendation of Teresa's on meditation?

5. What are the six reasons not to ask for a gift that another person has been given.

6. Even at this high state, what caution does Teresa offer?

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

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

9. Describe the metaphor of the ember in preparing one for marriage to God.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay on Teresa's imagery, metaphors, and analogies. In your essay state your opinion as to whether she uses these devices too much or if they make her points more understandable. Point out the limits to any comparison by showing examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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