(B)
Yes.
Was this state that of his final and perfect happiness?
No, it was only temporary, and would have been followed by another state which was final (XCIV. 1, Obj. 1).
What then may one call this state of happiness in which man was created by God?
It may be called a state of initial happiness which was to prepare man by way of merit to enter into the state of his final and perfect happiness in token of reward (XCIV. 1, Obj. 2; XCV. 4).
Where would man have acquired this state of final and perfect happiness had he remained faithful?
He would have acquired this happiness in the glory of heaven in the company of the angels, whither God would have transferred him after a certain period of probation (XCIV. 1, Obj. 1).
Where was man placed while awaiting to be transferred to the glory of heaven?
He was placed in a garden of delights prepared by God for him (CII.).
What was this garden of delights called?
It was called the Garden of Eden (ibid.).
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Pegues OP, R P Thomas. Catechism of the "Summa Theologica" of Saint Thomas Aquinas for the Use of the Faithful (pp. 80-82). Veritatis Splendor Publications. Kindle Edition.
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