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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Teresa classify as a sign of the intention to draw ever closer to God?
(a) more study on prayer
(b) perseverance
(c) heartborken sobs
(d) indifference

2. What does Teresa say a person who prays must do?
(a) turn attention away from earthly treasures
(b) make confession before prayer
(c) lie prostrate on the ground
(d) light candles to help the prayer ascend

3. What metaphor does Teresa use to discuss spiritual consolations?
(a) water
(b) air
(c) fire
(d) earth

4. What does she say is not prayer at all?
(a) rambling on about mundane matters
(b) praying to God as though He were a servant
(c) praying while standing up
(d) always asking God for favors

5. What does Teresa say is important at the Fourth Dwelling intimacy with God?
(a) not to give meaning to feelings
(b) not to speak much but to listen more
(c) not to think much but to love much
(d) not to continue looking inward

Short Answer Questions

1. From where does Teresa say consolations come?

2. What does Teresa say happens to those who dwell outside the castle?

3. What is the hope of the soul in the Third Dwelling?

4. What l transition does Teresa say should happen at Dwelling Three?

5. How does Teresa classify repeated prayers from memory?

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