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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Teresa, what is the condition when voices are heard?

2. What does Teresa recognize is the only thing that can pull her from her God?

3. Why does Teresa say the experiences of such close communion with God cannot be fully explained?

4. What can the mind not comprehend after the communal experience with God?

5. How does Teresa describe the feeling of unrest in the soul?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Teresa describe intellectual visions?

2. What does Teresa have to say about tears that spring form the raptures?

3. What is the experience in the rapture that requires bravery?

4. What does Teresa say about remaining humble in light of the temporary nature of the world?

5. How does Teresa describe the rapture of the Sixth Dwelling?

6. What recommendation does Teresa make regarding commands that will affect others?

7. What communion does Teresa say trials at this level bring about?

8. Describe the metaphor of the ember in preparing one for marriage to God.

9. How does one recognize a vision not from God?

10. What encouragement to her sisters does Teresa use to conclude her book?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay on visions versus hallucinations. In your essay give examples of what some refer to as visions and examples of hallucinations such as those brought on through the use of drugs. State your opinion as to the validity of visions. Do you support the idea that they come from some higher place or do you think that people see in visions what they want to see?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay on the value of honest disagreement. In your paper, mention how you see value in exchanging differing ideas with other people. Discuss the value one gets from hearing other points of view and how it helps to increase both knowledge and perspective.

Essay Topic 3

Write a critique of THE INNER CASTLE. Put your critique in historical context. Evaluate the book for its value to the readers it is intended for. Discuss the writer's style and clarity. Finish your critique with a recommendation to people who would likely benefit from the book.

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