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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. 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.
2. The author states that impure thoughts from spiritual luxury are a result of the pleasure humans find in what?
(a) Spiritual things.
(b) Dance.
(c) Lust for others.
(d) Earthly things.
3. According to St. John, what does the spirit of those who enter the dark night feel?
(a) The weight of sin.
(b) Tranquility.
(c) Guilt.
(d) God's desire.
4. In Book II, Chapter XXIV, in what state is the soul when the soul is united with divine wisdom after passing through the dark night?
(a) Sinfulness.
(b) Purgatory.
(c) Atonement.
(d) Perfection.
5. To what is the secret ladder a reference, as mentioned in Book II, Chapter XV?
(a) The ladder of sin.
(b) The path to becoming like God.
(c) The stairs to heaven.
(d) The ladder of living faith.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is another reason the author gives for the soul traveling through the dark night in concealment?
2. A peaceful time with God will spark the spirit of what, according to the author?
3. Beside the feelings of poverty, what is necessary to completely purge the spirit?
4. From what does the garment of hope protect the soul, according to Book II, Chapter XXI?
5. According to St. John, what happens when beginners try to build their own spirituality instead of waiting on God?
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