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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 qualify the marriage?

2. From what strange source does Teresa find joy?

3. What does Teresa say about God allowing evil spirits to tempt one at the Sixth Dwelling?

4. What does Teresa say she was doing that sometimes caused her to forget the simple guideline of getting to God?

5. What is the condition of the soul at this point?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the comfort at the Sixth Dwelling level of intimacy with God?

5. What encouragement to her sisters does Teresa use to conclude her book?

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

7. What revelation comes to Teresa at the center of herself while in communion with God?

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

9. At this Seventh Dwelling stage, how are Teresa's experiences with god different?

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

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 the contributions of truly religious people. Discuss the contributions of those who actually practice their religious principles as opposed to those who merely put on a show of being religious. Use Teresa of Avila as an example.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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