1. How does Underhill define an awakening? How does this differ from a
religious conversion?

2. For Underhill, what is involved in the negative and positive sides of
purgation?

3. In Underhill’s scheme, what purpose does Illumination serve?

4. What is the Dark Night of the Soul?

5. What are some metaphors that mystics have used in describing the unitive
life?

6. What is the philosophical basis for Underhill’s understanding of mysticism?

7. On the basis of Underhill’s descriptions, what mystical experiences might I
have had?

8. What role does understanding the taxonomy of mysticism help me to
identify my own mystical experiences?