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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What knowledge does Teresa say is the cause of intellectual visions?
(a) that God is always watching
(b) that she was taught these things
(c) that she has been there before
(d) that God uses both mind and soul

2. Who may, according to Teresa, cause doubt and turning away from her experience as soon as she is out of the throes of it?
(a) the harsh realities of day to day living
(b) sisters who know more than she does
(c) inept and paranoid spiritual advisors
(d) people who come with too many earthly problems

3. What does Teresa say about God allowing evil spirits to tempt one at the Sixth Dwelling?
(a) God would never allow that.
(b) He will not allow them into that area of the castle.
(c) He will be sure they are defeated.
(d) He will send his angels to help fight the temptation.

4. With whom does Teresa suggest the sisters share such intense relationships with God?
(a) the whole world
(b) anyone who asks
(c) their confessors
(d) people who will keep them secret

5. What does Teresa say happens in the Fourth Dwelling?
(a) the soul begins to experience the supernatural
(b) the way forward becomes more difficult
(c) the soul becomes lethargic
(d) the problems grow exponentially

Short Answer Questions

1. What comes to her as she recognizes her ever increasing responsibility and passion to be of service to a God?

2. Why are these Fourth Dwelling places deeper and more and more beautiful?

3. What must be understood if the thoughts that serve as distractions are from a spirit of evil?

4. What does Teresa classify as intellectual visions?

5. From where does Teresa say consolations come?

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