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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. In "The Tramps", who spoke wisdom about Rees and his care of the Tramps?

2. In "The Holy Spirit Takes Possession", Rees went with a group on vacation for what?

3. In "The Vow of the Nazarite", the Lord asked Rees to take a vow like the Nazarene from where?

4. In "Called to a Hidden Life", Rees' second in command believed he should go out and start his own what?

5. In "The Vow of the Nazarite," at first people questioned Rees' odd behavior, but then they began to see past Rees' behavior to see what?

Short Essay Questions

1. God led Rees to a village where no one was saved. What happened when Rees followed the Lord's instructions about this village?

2. What dilemma challenged Rees' commitment to give up all claim to his money at the Lord's direction, and how was the issue resolved?

3. Who were two people affected by Rees' new prayer life, and how were they affected?

4. Why did one of Ree's uncles and his uncle's wife take Samuel?

5. What were the two shocks experienced by Rees in "Two Shocks"?

6. How did Rees become a "new man" while on a spiritual vacation at the Llandrindod Wells Convention?

7. After the tubercular woman died, what happened to facilitate the development of Rees' love for fatherless children?

8. What does the author feel this collaborative writing of Howells' biography provides for the reader?

9. What people influenced Howells' life in the early years?

10. Who was Elizabeth Hannah Jones, and how was she related to Samuel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Rees has what may be termed as failures and successes as an intercessor, specifically from his experiences with the tubercular woman and others facing death. Compare Rees' 'failures and successes' in intercession against death with what is really asked of an intercessor besides prayer - those other characteristics of intercession.

Essay Topic 2

Compared to Rees' previous work, how has the college become his new mission field, and what are the similarities and differences between Rees' earlier mission work and his work with the college? Be specific and site examples to support your response.

Essay Topic 3

In "A Branch in the Vine" and "The Tubercular Woman", Rees is with two major requests from the Lord - one calling him to relinquish control over all his money, and the other asking if he is willing to die in place of a sick convert. Using specific examples from each chapter, discuss common themes presented in these pages and compare and contrast how these themes are handled in each chapter.

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