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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book II, Chapter II | Book II, Chapter III.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does St. John say affects Christians in a way that they are easily swayed by their senses and see imaginary visions?
(a) Earthly pleasures.
(b) God's punishments.
(c) Actual imperfections.
(d) Spiritual luxury.

2. What symbolism is used to describe how the dark night dries up sensual pleasure?
(a) Plant roots.
(b) Paint.
(c) A cistern of water.
(d) Breast milk.

3. In Book I, Chapter VIII, what does the first night purify?
(a) Mortal sin.
(b) Anger.
(c) The soul.
(d) The sensual.

4. In Book I, Chapter II, what sin do beginners exhibit when they choose leaders who agree with their views?
(a) Pride.
(b) Sloth.
(c) Avarice.
(d) Greed.

5. In Book I, Chapter VI, what sin are new believers said to be especially prone to because of its sweetness?
(a) Lust.
(b) Avarice.
(c) Greed.
(d) Gluttony.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author say the devil uses against beginners who have pride?

2. How does the soul change during the dark night?

3. In Dark Night of the Soul during the dark night, the soul learns that by itself it is what?

4. St. John says that almost all beginners will experience what?

5. In Book I, Chapter XII, the soul develops a fear of what during the dark night?

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