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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 must be willing to become one with whom?

2. She says that the soul is like ____________________ in that it can move forward actively or can passively wait.

3. Guyon says that ultimate goal of a Christian should be what?

4. She reminds you that the good from these outward activities are in keeping with what?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Guyon believe one has not cause for worry?

2. What does Guyon say about those who have reached the point of continual prayer?

3. What are Guyon's thoughts on distractions?

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

5. What does Guyon have to say about activity prompted by the Spirit? How does she illustrate this point?

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

7. Describe how this book ends.

8. What does Guyon warn against regarding confession?

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

10. How does Guyon illustrate this idea of passivity?

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

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

One can avoid temptation.

Part 1) Of what temptations does Guyon speak? How can these be avoided?

Part 2) How does Guyon illustrate how she suggests dealing with temptation? What are your thoughts about this? Does it adequately support her opinion about avoiding temptation? Why or why not?

Part 3) When have you avoided temptations? How did you go about doing this? What might Guyon think about this? Use the text to support your response.

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