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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Guyon warn against the idea that some are too simple to learn to walk with the Lord?
(a) The Lord loves everyone.
(b) Only the simple will get into heaven.
(c) The Lord loves a simple way and that the uneducated are often humbler and more qualified to walk with Him.
(d) Jesus loves the simple the best.

2. Do people know what they need?
(a) Yes.
(b) Usually.
(c) No.
(d) Sometimes.

3. She warns that you are not to do anything except pull yourself inward toward a closer relationship with the Lord and allow Him to do what?
(a) The rest.
(b) Answer your prayers.
(c) Help you.
(d) Talk to you.

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

5. She warns that trying to "produce a contrite heart" through your own endeavors _____________________ true repentance.
(a) Takes away from.
(b) Adds to.
(c) Improves.
(d) Ruins.

6. Why does Guyon warn against getting caught up in doctrine?
(a) One can end up worshiping doctrine.
(b) Doctrine is usually false.
(c) Doctrine leads to sin.
(d) One who argues doctrine cannot be brought closer to the Lord.

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

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

9. Does a child try to figure out what is frightening him?
(a) Sometimes.
(b) No.
(c) Usually.
(d) Yes.

10. She notes that it's human nature to want to do what?
(a) Exert yourself.
(b) Be loud.
(c) Complain.
(d) Talk.

11. Outward actions are sometimes the result of what?
(a) Internal conditions.
(b) Sin.
(c) Outward conditions.
(d) Spiritual conditions.

12. Setting that soul toward what makes the "inward attraction of the Lord's spirit" powerful?
(a) Love.
(b) Other souls.
(c) A sense of peace.
(d) The Spirit.

13. She then explains the ability to be active while doing what?
(a) Resting.
(b) Praying.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Work.

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

15. Is Guyon's instruction for those who continue to seek the Lord with an "active" soul?
(a) Yes.
(b) No.
(c) Usually.
(d) Sometimes.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Guyon, from what do you need to separate yourself?

2. What must happen for the Spirit to act?

3. There is a level at which the Lord will bestow ____________ at your confession.

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

5. When your mind wanders, what should you also do?

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