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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 Christians must accept?

2. According to Guyon, is there any need for ritual or memorization?

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

4. In loving the Lord, you will want to do what?

5. She says that anyone who follows this path of prayer and abandonment can achieve what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What dose Guyon say Gods wants for His people?

2. How does Guyon quote St. Augustine?

3. What does Guyon say about godliness?

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

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

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

7. What does Guyon say regarding the reason why one might come to seek a relationship with God?

8. How might one overcome selfish desires, according to Guyon?

9. What does Guyon remind readers regarding their gifts?

10. What does Guyon say regarding the Lord's Prayer?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The senses can be "conquered".

Part 1) What is meant, according to Guyon, by the senses? How can they be conquered? Why does Guyon believe they should be conquered?

Part 2) How might one's life change by conquering the senses?

Part 3) Is everyone capable of conquering his or her senses? Why or why not? Could you conquer your own? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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