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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Guyon say is natural?

2. If all would follow this path of prayer, what would happen?

3. The most important aspect of this prayer life, according to Guyon, is what?

4. She says that your abandonment must go one step farther so that you abandon what?

5. Once the Presence is fully before you again, you must do what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What warning does Guyon give regarding those who give themselves during a good time?

2. What is a second way a beginner could come to Christ?

3. What does Guyon suggest for those who cannot read?

4. How does Guyon define abandonment?

5. What does Guyon remind readers regarding the Lord's acceptance of the cross?

6. What is Guyon's opinion of ritual or memorization?

7. Why does Guyon quote St. Augustine?

8. Those who follow her suggestions for overcoming selfish desires and the sense will accomplish what?

9. What does Guyon say about godliness?

10. How must one's abandonment go one step further?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Guyon is imprisoned in St. Antoine.

Part 1) Why is she imprisoned? Is there just cause for this imprisonment?

Part 2) How is she affected by this imprisonment? How do her beliefs influence her at this time?

Part 3) Why is her work a threat? Do you see it as threatening? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The goal is to reach continual prayer.

Part 1) What is continual prayer? How dose Guyon suggest reaching this goal?

Part 2) Do you believe this is obtainable? Why or why not? Might it have been easier in Guyon's culture and time period? Why or why not?

Part 3) How would continual prayer affect your life? Would it be altered for the better? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Passivity requires a strong will.

Part 1) What does Guyon mean by passivity? Why should one be passive?

Part 2) When should one be passive? Are there times when one should not be passive? Why or why not?

Part 3) How does passivity affect self-control? According to Guyon, should people require self-control? Why or why not?

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