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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Beaufort sees Lawrence as the best example of what?
(a) A child of God.
(b) A friend.
(c) A happy old man.
(d) A lifestyle that pays off.

2. The fact becomes personal to him and he sees what?
(a) God's purpose for nature.
(b) God in the tree.
(c) God's purpose for his own life as well.
(d) God in all things.

3. When did he receive an education?
(a) In old age.
(b) In his youth.
(c) As an elderly man.
(d) As an adult.

4. The first conversation occurs on what date?
(a) July 3, 1666.
(b) August 3, 1666.
(c) May 3, 1666.
(d) June 3, 1666.

5. How would he describe his life here?
(a) Strange.
(b) Busy.
(c) Simple.
(d) Fun.

6. Once he grasps the love of God, in what does Lawrence find pleasure?
(a) Serving his fellow man.
(b) Prayer.
(c) Meditation.
(d) Any task.

7. Shortly after this experience, where does he live?
(a) In the wilderness.
(b) On a boat.
(c) In a city.
(d) In a small village.

8. Lawrence enters the monastery for what reason?
(a) To make friends.
(b) To be closer to God.
(c) To achieve better self-discipline.
(d) To become a priest.

9. How does he feel about his life here?
(a) He is surprised at how much he enjoys it.
(b) He is surprised at how much work it is.
(c) He is annoyed by the slow pace.
(d) He is worried by the strict schedule.

10. Why does Lawrence see God as his only counselor?
(a) He finds confusion in the counsel of other men.
(b) He has no friends.
(c) His friends are not very helpful.
(d) He lives alone.

11. Lawrence describes a period where what overwhelmed him?
(a) The other priests.
(b) His work.
(c) Fear of damnation.
(d) His studies.

12. His practice for achieving his daily walk is to do what?
(a) Confess his sins and think of them no more.
(b) Wake up early.
(c) Eat breakfast before his walk.
(d) Find a friend to walk with him.

13. Does God always answer Lawrence's prayers and strengthen him?
(a) Sometimes.
(b) Yes.
(c) No.
(d) Usually.

14. Lawrence feels helpless without God. Can he achieve anything worthwhile on his own merit?
(a) Usually.
(b) Yes.
(c) No.
(d) Sometimes.

15. What provides for man's sanctification, or spiritual cleansing?
(a) God's grace.
(b) Man's ability.
(c) One's decisions.
(d) God's ability.

Short Answer Questions

1. What must one achieve to understand what Lawrence means by the presence of God?

2. Who is the writer of the letters in this volume?

3. Where was he born?

4. Does he enjoy his time in this location?

5. To achieve God's presence and true joy, a man must do what?

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