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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In her metaphor, how does Teresa explain dying to one's personal desires?
(a) when the ant collects food, all survive
(b) when the herd stays together, all elephants are safe
(c) when the silkworm dies the butterfly emerges
(d) when the bee makes honey, all bees are benefitted

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

3. What is the simile of the soul's remaining willing and receptive so that God will shape her into a selfless lover?
(a) boiling water
(b) warm sealing wax
(c) fresh baked bread
(d) blank pages

4. After the Prayer of Union, where does the sister realize she was?
(a) in God and He was in her
(b) among the saints
(c) floating in the cosmos
(d) near death

5. What does Teresa suggest is the true test of the soul's capacity?
(a) knowing when God is speaking
(b) a vessel running over with clear water
(c) recognizing the sweetness, and in not turning away from it
(d) being still for long periods of time

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Teresa stress that the most important thing is to bind one's will to the will of God instead of seeking some particular blessing?

2. What does Teresa say about good works done outside of communion with God ?

3. What, according to Teresa, motivated Jesus to raise Lazarus from the dead?

4. What, according to Teresa, is the value of continuously reflecting on one's own character?

5. What troubles Teresa as she is about to start writing?

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