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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. There is a level at which the Lord will bestow ____________ at your confession.
(a) His understanding.
(b) His peace.
(c) His love.
(d) His patience.

2. 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) Boredom.
(b) Peace.
(c) The abundance of Christ.
(d) There is nothing else to do.

3. Who does Guyon quote regarding dealing with temptation?
(a) Psalms.
(b) Exodus.
(c) Mark.
(d) Genesis.

4. She explains that a person who pulls himself inward will find himself drawn farther inward by what?
(a) The magnetism of the soul.
(b) The magnetism of God.
(c) The magnetism of the self.
(d) The magnetism of one's faith.

5. What does Guyon use to illustrate what one should do after saying a prayer?
(a) A baby nursing.
(b) A baby crying.
(c) A baby sleeping.
(d) A baby laughing.

6. She concludes the thought by saying that this path requires nothing of you and that the best of God is the ___________ to reach.
(a) Most fun.
(b) Scariest.
(c) Easiest.
(d) Hardest.

7. Should you ever force yourself to speak?
(a) No.
(b) Yes.
(c) Sometimes.
(d) Often.

8. What about worship does Guyon warn against?
(a) Hymns.
(b) Rituals.
(c) Prayers.
(d) Sermons.

9. You should ____________ the drawing of the Lord.
(a) Fight against.
(b) Fear.
(c) Worry about.
(d) Yield to.

10. What should one do when one is tempted?
(a) Run to the waiting arms of God.
(b) Study the temptation.
(c) Give into the temptation.
(d) Cry out for help.

11. She says that you must give the Spirit free reign with what understanding?
(a) Your prayers may not be heard.
(b) Your prayers will be answered the way you hope.
(c) His prayers are often heard.
(d) His prayers are always heard.

12. What is the purpose of this intercession?
(a) To help you guide others to God's will.
(b) To guide you in keeping with God's will.
(c) To help you keep with God's will.
(d) To make you perfect in keeping with God's will.

13. She says that when your mind wanders, what should you do?
(a) See to where it wanders.
(b) Allow it to wander freely.
(c) Do not waste your time being distressed because of your faults.
(d) Force your mind to stop wandering and return to a place of focus.

14. Guyon likens that to an "internal conversation" with God and says nothing is required of you except that you remain __________.
(a) Polite.
(b) Still.
(c) Faithful.
(d) Quiet.

15. She says that it's important to remember that it is ________ that makes all things possible.
(a) God.
(b) The Church.
(c) Yourself.
(d) The Pope.

Short Answer Questions

1. She notes that it's human nature to want to do what?

2. Guyon reassures you that you may find yourself doing what?

3. How can you avoid temptation?

4. She says that Christians on a deeper level of understanding may not realize what, regarding their actions?

5. What did Jesus tell this busy woman?

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