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

2. To what does Guyon compare temptation?

3. She says that just as the church is active, so must who else be active?

4. You have to overcome the natural tendency to hold onto what?

5. Is it possible to hold onto a comfortable experience?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Guyon say about intercession?

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

3. How does Guyon illustrate this idea of passivity?

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

5. What is one expected to feel at a time of confession? What does Guyon say about this?

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

7. What does Guyon say about requests in prayers?

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

9. About what is the beginning of this section?

10. What are Guyon's thoughts on distractions?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is a "second level of prayers" that may be used equally by both the educated and uneducated.

Part 1) What is this "second level of prayers?" How is this useful to all?

Part 2) How is this the next step? What does this reveal about Guyon's belief about the process of prayer?

Part 3) How is this "faith and stillness" beneficial? Do you agree? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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