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

2. According to the author, why must the soul forget all forms of natural love?
(a) To be reminded of sin.
(b) To appreciate divine love.
(c) To reflect the state of a baby.
(d) To become more like God.

3. In Book II, Chapter IX, what will a person become as he goes through a harder labor and more severe pain?
(a) Less perfect.
(b) More perfect.
(c) More desirable by God.
(d) More sinful.

4. What happens on the first step of the ladder, according to Book II, Chapter XIX?
(a) The spirit battles the soul.
(b) God punishes the soul.
(c) Sin takes over the soul.
(d) The soul swoons for God.

5. In Dark Night of the Soul during the dark night, the soul learns that by itself it is what?
(a) Worthless to the devil.
(b) Strong.
(c) Weak and miserable.
(d) Sinful and guilty.

Short Answer Questions

1. When is a person supposed to start climbing the secret ladder?

2. In Book II, Chapter XVII, who is given the knowledge of the divine?

3. When entering into the dark night, what does God cause the soul of the person to simply desire, according to Book I, Chapter IX?

4. How many steps are on the ladder of love?

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

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