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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. From where does Teresa say consolations come?
(a) from publication of books
(b) from spiritual superiors
(c) from purely human endeavors
(d) from great sorrow

3. What is her analogy of a person who does not pray?
(a) a double amputee
(b) a quadraplegic
(c) a blind person
(d) a deaf person

4. Why are these Fourth Dwelling places deeper and more and more beautiful?
(a) because they are more expensive
(b) because they are not internal
(c) because they are nearer to the King
(d) because they require more maintenance

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Teresa prescribe instead of memorized prayers?

2. What is the composition of the castle?

3. What does Teresa say a person who prays must do?

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

5. What if someone makes elaborate sacrifice and asks special gifts from God?

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