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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. It is necessary for the spirit and the sensual portion of man to be separated in order for what to happen, according to Book II, Chapter III?
(a) God's forgiveness.
(b) Baptism.
(c) The second night of darkness.
(d) An entrance into heaven.

2. When entering into the dark night, what does God cause the soul of the person to simply desire, according to Book I, Chapter IX?
(a) Peace and nature.
(b) The company of a spiritual leader.
(c) The love of God and others.
(d) Quiet and to be alone.

3. What is another name for avarice?
(a) Anger.
(b) Lust.
(c) Greed.
(d) Laziness.

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

5. The soul starts to develop a habit of what during the dark night, as stated in Book I, Chapter XIII?
(a) Peaceful sleep.
(b) Remembrance of God.
(c) Strong temptation of sin.
(d) Identifying sin.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The seven deadly sins are recognized by what Christian community?

3. St. John says that the dark night causes the soul to gain a healthy respect for what?

4. In Book I, Chapter III, what is the rosary made of?

5. In Dark Night of the Soul, with what do slothful Christians have trouble aligning themselves?

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