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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book I, Chapter VIII | Book I, Chapter IX.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The author states that impure thoughts from spiritual luxury are a result of the pleasure humans find in what?
(a) Earthly things.
(b) Dance.
(c) Spiritual things.
(d) Lust for others.

3. What does the author say the devil uses against beginners who have pride?
(a) Lust.
(b) Money.
(c) Rituals.
(d) Laziness.

4. According to St. John, what happens when beginners try to build their own spirituality instead of waiting on God?
(a) They begin to influence other into sin.
(b) They become frustrated with the progress.
(c) They begin to feel like they no longer need God.
(d) They succeed.

5. St. John explains that beginners who have pride become impatient with whom?
(a) God and themselves.
(b) Friends.
(c) Loved ones.
(d) Neighbors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is another name for avarice?

2. What is the title of the poem that is introduced in the prologue?

3. Beginners suffering from gluttony will find it hard to travel the "Road of" what, according to St. John?

4. What does St. John say happens after a person is involved in spiritual activities for wrath to enter into a beginner's life?

5. What is the name of the sin that occurs when a beginner hears another being praised and wants the praise for himself?

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