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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The seven deadly sins are recognized by what Christian community?
(a) The Pentecostal Church.
(b) The Baptist Church.
(c) The Lutheran Church.
(d) The Catholic Church.

2. The example the author uses about purification illustrates an understanding of what concept?
(a) The strengthening of the soul by sin.
(b) The purging of the soul by divine love.
(c) The purging of the spirit by leaving behind sin.
(d) The strengthening of the spirit by God's wrath.

3. In Book II, Chapter VII, what will souls not believe when experiencing a dark night with so much pain?
(a) The guilt of sin.
(b) God loves them.
(c) The balance of nature.
(d) The duty of man.

4. Why is the soul uncertain of finding its way out in the dark night, according to Book II, Chapter VII?
(a) It remembers its evils.
(b) It wants to remain sinful.
(c) God has given no direction.
(d) It does not know goodness.

5. In Book II, Chapter XII, what does the spirit of wisdom and love also affects?
(a) The universe.
(b) The earth.
(c) Angel's souls.
(d) Animals.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is another name for avarice?

2. What are souls on the sixth step granted, according to St. John?

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

4. The soul starts to develop a habit of what during the dark night, as stated in Book I, Chapter XIII?

5. What does the soul become enkindled with during the dark night, according to Book II, Chapter X?

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