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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Is there any specific thought that is important at this point in one's quest to be close Christ?
(a) Yes, one must focus on a sinless existence.
(b) Yes, one must focus on Christ.
(c) No.
(d) Yes, one must focus on Scripture.

2. What do others call a "prayer of simplicity?"
(a) Peace and quiet.
(b) Faith and quiet.
(c) Faith and stillness.
(d) Quiet hope.

3. Once this passage from Luke is realized, what is the only requirement?
(a) To go to church.
(b) To talk about the Lord.
(c) To read the Bible.
(d) To come to the Lord.

4. Guyon defines abandonment as what?
(a) Being the giving up of all needs.
(b) Being the giving up of God.
(c) Being the giving up of oneself.
(d) Being left behind.

5. Does Guyon believe the Lord wants to reveal Himself to you?
(a) Sometimes.
(b) Yes.
(c) Usually.
(d) No.

6. What new word does Guyon introduce?
(a) Abandonment.
(b) Love.
(c) Hope.
(d) Peace.

7. Is it a waste of time to try to figure out what God might do or what He is like?
(a) Often.
(b) Yes.
(c) Sometimes.
(d) No.

8. Who does Guyon quote saying, "Love, then do what you please?"
(a) St. Augustine.
(b) St. Ezekiel.
(c) St. Peter.
(d) St. Paul.

9. Is self-denial the answer for overcoming this aspect of ourselves that has been discussed in # 83?
(a) Yes.
(b) Often.
(c) Sometimes.
(d) No.

10. Guyon says that you might come to him seeking "real food," which is also acceptable and may be accomplished with what?
(a) The Eucharist.
(b) Buying and eating unlevened bread.
(c) A prayer of your own.
(d) The Lord's Prayer.

11. Regarding the imagination, what must come in?
(a) Creativity.
(b) Compassion.
(c) Self-discipline.
(d) Understanding.

12. She says that anyone who follows this path of prayer and abandonment can achieve what?
(a) Understanding.
(b) Peace.
(c) A close relationship with the Lord.
(d) Harmony.

13. You can never fully overcome what?
(a) Your needs.
(b) Your senses.
(c) Your fears.
(d) Your choices.

14. To what does "Your will be done" refer?
(a) God's will that all His children love him.
(b) Your will that God loves you.
(c) Your will that you can love God.
(d) God's will that He can love all his children.

15. She quotes scriptures from ____________________ indicating that God will provide for needs, and presents the idea that this includes spiritual needs.
(a) Matthew, Mark, and Luke.
(b) Psalms, Proverbs, and Ezekiel.
(c) Matthew, Psalms and Proverbs.
(d) Exodus, Genesis, and Psalms.

Short Answer Questions

1. The person who follows this method will naturally be far removed from what?

2. The only requirement for the "faithful" of you is to do what?

3. Who will help you achieve what you seek?

4. What does Guyon warn about godliness?

5. Jeanne Guyon begins by saying that some people believe they can never be truly close to Jesus Christ. Does she agree?

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