Flashcard on Teresa of Avila's Life

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When was Teresa of Avila born?

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1515

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What happened to Teresa's mother?

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She died.

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Where did Teresa go as a boarder?

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Augustinian convent

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Why did Teresa leave the convent for a year?

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Due to illness

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What book did Teresa read that influenced her?

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Third Spiritual Alphabet

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What was the name of the first convent Teresa founded?

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St. Joseph's in Avila

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What did Teresa finish writing in 1565?

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The Way of Perfection

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Where was the first priory for friars founded?

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Duruelo

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Which monastery was founded in 1570? Options: Segovia, Alba de Tormes, Beas, Salamanca

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Salamanca

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What did Teresa write in 1577? Options: The Way of Perfection, The Interior Castle, Her Life, Third Spiritual Alphabet

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The Interior Castle