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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. Who was busy while her sister sat at the feet of Jesus?
(a) Mary.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) Martha.
(d) Bathsheba.

2. Who should be the one praying?
(a) The priest.
(b) The Lord.
(c) You.
(d) Those who love you.

3. She says that once the Spirit is in tune with God, what follows?
(a) Quiet.
(b) Peace.
(c) Activity.
(d) Understanding.

4. When something stirs the soul, what does it follow?
(a) Desires.
(b) The Spirit.
(c) Wants.
(d) Instincts.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of this intercession?

2. What must happen for the Spirit to act?

3. What did Jesus tell this busy woman?

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

5. She warns not to let this seem a time of "barren" inactivity, because the truth is that the heart becomes still because of what?

Short Essay Questions

1. About what is the beginning of this section?

2. How does Guyon explain the ability to be active while resting?

3. How does Guyon explain the "law of central tendency"?

4. What does Guyon warn against regarding confession?

5. What does Guyon say about becoming comfortable with outward experiences?

6. What does Guyon warn regarding a time of passivity?

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

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

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

10. What does Guyon say about requests in prayers?

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