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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 about worship does Guyon warn against?

2. There is a level at which the Lord will bestow ____________ at your confession.

3. What should one do after saying a prayer?

4. Who was busy while her sister sat at the feet of Jesus?

5. What must one be willing to follow?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Guyon say about intercession?

2. What does Guyon say about one's feelings toward his or her own sins compared to God's feelings about sin?

3. How does Guyon explain the relationship between the soul and Spirit?

4. How does Guyon illustrate this idea of passivity?

5. What does Guyon have to say about passivity?

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

7. What does Guyon believe is the ultimate goal of a Christian? How does she support this belief?

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

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

10. To what does Guyon compare the wisdom of God?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Guyon is specific about how to lead others to Christ.

Part 1) What does she say about leading others to Christ? Is this surprising? Why or why not?

Part 2) How might the Church of her day feel about this? How might the Church feel about this now?

Part 3) Are her suggestions valid and useful? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

A Christian must be willing to love through hardships.

Part 1) How is this often difficult? Can you relate to this? Why or why not?

Part 2) How is this ability to love during hardships like Christ?

Part 3) How does this reflect God's ability to love His people?

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