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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what does the garment of hope protect the soul, according to Book II, Chapter XXI?
(a) The seven deadly sins.
(b) God's love.
(c) Things of the world.
(d) God's wrath.

2. What does the soul become enkindled with during the dark night, according to Book II, Chapter X?
(a) The weight of sin.
(b) The love of God.
(c) Repentance of sin.
(d) Revulsion to faith.

3. What is the term given to a spiritual experience beyond words?
(a) Unimaginable.
(b) Ecstasy.
(c) Futile.
(d) Ineffable.

4. St. John's use of writing about a spiritual ladder as a path to unification with God is an example of what?
(a) Foreshadowing.
(b) Alliteration.
(c) Allegory.
(d) Acronym.

5. In Book II, Chapter XXIII, what does the devil give the believer that stays with him disturbing the soul for a long period of time?
(a) Horrible thoughts and visions.
(b) Painful memories.
(c) Addictions to sin.
(d) Access to hell.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the author compare God's trail as He leads the soul on the journey through the dark night?

2. What is the theme of Book I, Chapter IV?

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

4. In what form is the image of the spiritual ladder first found in the Bible?

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

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