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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 recognize when she experiences a soul-filling fragrance?

2. In those moments of ecstasy, how is the soul whisked away by God?

3. What does Teresa say a good adviser will know?

4. With whom does Teresa suggest the sisters share such intense relationships with God?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. How does one recognize a vision not from God?

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

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

10. How does Teresa explain the anguish and unrest of the soul in the Sixth Dwelling?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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 skepticism. State your opinion on the value of being skeptical about anything seen or heard for the first time. Discuss in your essay why there is so much skepticism around things religious. Conclude your essay with an argument on whether skepticism is good or bad.

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