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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters, 10-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Though Beaufort notices the rough appearance of the older man, he comments on his what?
(a) Wrinkled face.
(b) Quiet voice.
(c) Beautiful smile.
(d) Gentle grace.

2. Why does Lawrence know that he could not bear his friend's pain?
(a) God did not trust Lawrence with such struggles.
(b) He is not as strong as his friend.
(c) He has suffered that kind of pain before, and he could not handle it.
(d) He does not sin as much as his friend.

3. For whom does Lawrence advise the recipient to live?
(a) His family.
(b) God.
(c) His country.
(d) Himself.

4. When one sees God's hand in his direst circumstances, what happens to the believer?
(a) He or she loses his or her faith in God.
(b) He or she begs for the end of suffering.
(c) He or she wonders at God's plan.
(d) He or she receives a great degree of comfort.

5. In the opening of letter two, whose ideas does Lawrence describe?
(a) His own.
(b) God's.
(c) Many spiritual advisers.
(d) The Pope's.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lawrence seeks to avoid those things that often distract others, namely what?

2. One must seek God only for what reason?

3. Once he grasps the love of God, in what does Lawrence find pleasure?

4. What does Lawrence feel is the worst fate in life?

5. To whom does Brother Lawrence address this letter?

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