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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. St. John says that in periods of affliction during the dark night, the soul may feel as if what will never go away?
(a) God.
(b) Anger.
(c) Sin.
(d) Pain.

2. According to St. John, what strong desire does a new Christian experience?
(a) A need for acceptance.
(b) Sensual pleasure.
(c) The desire to be good.
(d) A thirst for God.

3. In Book I, Chapter VII, what do beginners do when they hear others being praised?
(a) They get angry at those being praised.
(b) They get angry at God.
(c) They devalue the praise.
(d) They praise the others as well.

4. In Book I, Chapter X, what can people become if they do not recognize they are going through the dark night?
(a) Depressed.
(b) Discouraged.
(c) More sinful.
(d) Angry.

5. According to St. John, what does the spirit of those who enter the dark night feel?
(a) Guilt.
(b) The weight of sin.
(c) God's desire.
(d) Tranquility.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what other way does the author describe the passions of man being at rest?

2. What is disturbed by divine purgation, according to Book II, Chapter VIII?

3. What does the author call things that stop the human soul from seeking God?

4. What does St. John say a man has that will impede the process of unifying with God?

5. What does God feed new beginners according to the author?

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