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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 one's faith.
(d) The magnetism of the self.

2. Is it possible to hold onto a comfortable experience?
(a) Often.
(b) Usually.
(c) No.
(d) Yes.

3. According to Guyon, from what do you need to separate yourself?
(a) Selfish desires and wants.
(b) Your actions.
(c) Others who sin.
(d) Your soul.

4. What does Guyon say about requests in prayers?
(a) You must be willing to give up your own prayers.
(b) You must make many requests.
(c) You must make only a few requests.
(d) You should never request anything in prayers.

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

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

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

8. You should allow God to have His way in what aspects of life?
(a) Some.
(b) A few.
(c) All.
(d) Most.

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

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

11. She says that Christians on a deeper level of understanding may not realize what, regarding their actions?
(a) They are resting.
(b) They are active at all.
(c) They are praying.
(d) They are sleeping.

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

13. What happens when you continually turn back to Him?
(a) You will find that you "continuously" abide there.
(b) You will continue to stray.
(c) You will annoy God.
(d) You will be weakened.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Should rules be presented to new Christians?

2. Does Guyon believe that an hour or two a day of prayer is sufficient?

3. She says that God requires what above all else?

4. Guyon says it's beyond this point that you find another place where you can experience what?

5. Guyon says that the outward experiences with the Lord are necessary for whom?

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