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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Is Guyon's instruction for those who continue to seek the Lord with an "active" soul?

2. Should rules be presented to new Christians?

3. Is it possible to hold onto a comfortable experience?

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

5. Setting that soul toward what makes the "inward attraction of the Lord's spirit" powerful?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Guyon believe one has not cause for worry?

2. What is one expected to feel at a time of confession? What does Guyon say about this?

3. What is Guyon's warning against ritual prayer?

4. What does Guyon say about those who have reached the point of continual prayer?

5. What does Guyon have to say about the "prayer of silence"?

6. How does Guyon explain the relationship between the soul and Spirit?

7. About what is the beginning of this section?

8. What does Guyon say about requests in prayers?

9. What does Guyon believe about temptation?

10. When can "continual prayer" be found? What else does Guyon say about this passive attitude towards prayer?

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