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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 about God allowing evil spirits to tempt one at the Sixth Dwelling?

2. Why does Teresa say the experiences of such close communion with God cannot be fully explained?

3. From what strange source does Teresa find joy?

4. What does Teresa warn against about emotions from the Sixth Dwelling?

5. What, does Teresa say, is the distinction between this rapture and the last in Dwelling Five?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Teresa say about remaining humble in light of the temporary nature of the world?

3. How does Teresa describe the physical state of the body during her raptures?

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

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

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

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

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

9. What recommendation does Teresa make regarding commands that will affect others?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a critique of THE INNER CASTLE. Put your critique in historical context. Evaluate the book for its value to the readers it is intended for. Discuss the writer's style and clarity. Finish your critique with a recommendation to people who would likely benefit from the book.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Write an essay on the concept of the difficulty of living a Christian life. In the essay mention opposites such as humility versus arrogance. State your opinions on how the positive principles in Christian living make for better personal characteristics.

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