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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is not encouraged to grow in a sensual friendship, according to Book I, Chapter IV?
(a) Love for others.
(b) Understanding for the other person.
(c) True relationships.
(d) The love of God.

2. As described in Book II, Chapter II, what are deeply rooted in the spirit of a person and must be removed by the purging of the soul?
(a) The seven deadly sins.
(b) Habitual imperfections.
(c) Spiritual imperfections.
(d) Mortal sin.

3. In Book I, Chapter XII, the soul develops a fear of what during the dark night?
(a) Temptation.
(b) Other's love.
(c) Backsliding.
(d) God's love.

4. When does the deadening of a person to the presence of sin get refreshed, according to the author?
(a) Whenever in prayer with God.
(b) During a weekly fast.
(c) The second night of purging.
(d) The first night of purging.

5. 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) The love of God and others.
(b) The company of a spiritual leader.
(c) Quiet and to be alone.
(d) Peace and nature.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do beginners have to go through to increase their strength and lose their imperfections, according to Book I, Chapter 1?

2. From what part of the body does the dark night allow man to be free?

3. The dark night refers to the darkness of what?

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

5. In Book II, Chapter IV, what is purged on the second night of darkness?

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