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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Teresa say inhabits the outside of the castle?
(a) the dead
(b) vile, poisonous creatures
(c) dragons and monsters
(d) lay people

2. What does Teresa say happens to those who dwell outside the castle?
(a) They become like the creatures out there.
(b) They become blind in the drakness.
(c) They are eaten by the dragons.
(d) They have to fight for their lives.

3. When was the book written?
(a) 1776 A. D.
(b) 1577 A .D.
(c) 1493 A. D.
(d) 1665 A. D.

4. What vision does Teresa have that gives her the idea of how to proceed with the book?
(a) a vision of St. Joseph
(b) a vision of a winding road
(c) a vision of prayer
(d) a vision of a castle

5. What does Teresa warn against regarding spiritual affectations?
(a) putting on a show of one's spirituality with esoteric jargon
(b) performing good deeds without love
(c) putting on shows of miracle working
(d) becoming smug in one's relationship to God

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Teresa identify a period of spiritual aridity?

2. What does Teresa classify as a sign of the intention to draw ever closer to God?

3. What does Teresa prescribe instead of memorized prayers?

4. What does Teresa say the condition of the soul is in the First Dwelling?

5. What is her fear of not being in alignment with the Mother Church?

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