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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 is one option for coming to Christ?

2. You can never fully overcome what?

3. Does Guyon believe there is hope for overcoming this aspect of oneself?

4. Guyon says that the Lord Jesus loved His Father on Mt. Tabor where He was transfigured, but He loved Him no less where?

5. What does Guyon quote from Luke 17:21?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Guyon use the Bible to prove that one must be willing to love through hardships?

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

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

5. What does Guyon say about a "second level of prayers?"

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

7. What does Guyon say about "dry spells"?

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

9. What does Guyon say when one has come to a point of a regular prayer life?

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

An entire chapter is given to those who cannot read.

Part 1) Why is this chapter important during the time in which this book was written? Is it still important today? Why or why not?

Part 2) What does she suggest for the illiterate? If this is true, why do those who are literate need the Bible?

Part 3) Do you agree with Guyon in regards to the directions she gives the illiterate?

Essay Topic 2

Guyon speaks of a concept she calls the "law of central tendency".

Part 1) Describe this law. How does this reinforce her other beliefs?

Part 2) How does this law represent a theme found in this book?

Part 3) Does this law follow human nature? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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