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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 say intensifies the pain?

2. What, according to Teresa, is the prerequisite for entering briefly into the Sixth Dwelling?

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

4. What does Teresa say about following one's lofty promises made to God in moments of worship?

5. From what strange source does Teresa find joy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What limitation is on the marriage Teresa speaks of in the Seventh Dwelling?

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

3. How has joy given Teresa a kind of death?

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

5. What frustration comes to Teresa as she progresses in intimacy with God?

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

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

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

9. What are the beneficial effects of spiritual pain on the earthly body?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay on visions versus hallucinations. In your essay give examples of what some refer to as visions and examples of hallucinations such as those brought on through the use of drugs. State your opinion as to the validity of visions. Do you support the idea that they come from some higher place or do you think that people see in visions what they want to see?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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