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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. Guyon says that you should realize that _______________________________ are what God wants for you, and that you should realize that everything else in your life is also what God wants for you.

2. When choosing a passage of scripture, what does Guyon recommend?

3. The "faithful" in this endeavor will find that God does what?

4. What new word does Guyon introduce?

5. Guyon concludes by reminding the reader what about the Lord?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does one begin to abandon his or her life?

3. What does Guyon say is merely a first step? What is the next step?

4. What does "Your will be done" mean?

5. What is one way a beginner could come to Christ?

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

7. What does Guyon say about what God will do for those with longings?

8. How does Guyon say one can find an unselfish prayer life?

9. What does Guyon remind readers regarding their gifts?

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

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

Guyon warns against rituals.

Part 1) Describe some rituals of which Guyon speaks. Why does she warn against these?

Part 2) How might the Church feel about this warning? Why would it feel this way?

Part 3) What are your own thoughts about rituals? How do your beliefs compare to Guyon's.

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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