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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Guyon says that you must be willing to become one with whom?
(a) The Pope.
(b) Jesus Christ.
(c) Others in the church.
(d) Yourself.

2. What should one do after saying a prayer?
(a) Repeat the prayer.
(b) Thank God for His time.
(c) Sit quietly and take in the flowing nourishment.
(d) Sleep.

3. Guyon says that it's natural to expect what kind of attitude when confessing sin?
(a) An embarrassed attitude.
(b) A happy attitude.
(c) An angry attitude.
(d) A sorrowful attitude.

4. Passivity requires what?
(a) Quiet.
(b) Peace.
(c) A strong will.
(d) Need.

5. Guyon next introduces a concept she calls what?
(a) The law of gravity.
(b) The law of central tendency.
(c) The law of love.
(d) God's law.

6. She warns not to let this seem a time of "barren" inactivity, because the truth is that the heart becomes still because of what?
(a) The abundance of Christ.
(b) Boredom.
(c) There is nothing else to do.
(d) Peace.

7. She likens this magnetism to what?
(a) The vapor from the ocean that is purified in the sky.
(b) The snow that melts and provides nourishment.
(c) The storms that scare but revive.
(d) The rain that purifies the refreshes the land.

8. If the answer to #160 is correct, do you have any real cause for worry?
(a) Yes.
(b) Rarely.
(c) Sometimes.
(d) No.

9. Guyon says that ultimate goal of a Christian should be what?
(a) Divine Union.
(b) Evangelism.
(c) The love of the Lord.
(d) Continual prayer.

10. Is there any need for anyone to hold back from giving himself fully to God's calling?
(a) Rarely.
(b) Yes.
(c) No.
(d) Sometimes.

11. How can you avoid temptation?
(a) Understand the temptation.
(b) Run away from the temptation.
(c) Ignore the temptation.
(d) Remain close to God.

12. Guyon cautions that the soul should wait for what?
(a) A sign from God.
(b) More strength.
(c) Other souls.
(d) The Spirit.

13. To what should you be attached?
(a) Yourself.
(b) The Church.
(c) Your family.
(d) Nothing.

14. To what does Guyon compare temptation?
(a) Something that frightens a child.
(b) The rules of the Church.
(c) Eating chocolate.
(d) The devil.

15. On the subject of confession, Guyon says that the most effective method is what?
(a) To tell God your sins.
(b) Go confess to a priest.
(c) Talk to others about your sins.
(d) Open yourself to God and allow him to show you areas of sin.

Short Answer Questions

1. You should ____________ the drawing of the Lord.

2. What does Guyon say about requests in prayers?

3. She explains the relationship between the soul and Spirit by using what?

4. Can outward activities ever draw you closer to the Lord?

5. She says that once the Spirit is in tune with God, what follows?

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