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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does he do to try to achieve this?
(a) He enters the monastery.
(b) He prays.
(c) He becomes an army general.
(d) He meditates.

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

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

4. When does he switch jobs?
(a) After ten years.
(b) After fifteen years.
(c) After five years.
(d) After a year.

5. Does he enjoy his time in this location?
(a) Somewhat.
(b) Yes.
(c) At first.
(d) No.

6. What begins one's spiritual journey?
(a) Hope.
(b) Faith.
(c) Desire.
(d) Love.

7. Where should one seek God?
(a) At home.
(b) Anywhere.
(c) At church.
(d) In others.

8. Where does he hold this job?
(a) In Caens.
(b) In Paris.
(c) In Nice.
(d) In Frankfort.

9. With what does he end up having after the war?
(a) Chronic pain.
(b) A disease.
(c) A career.
(d) Nightmares.

10. Does any action appear small before God?
(a) Yes.
(b) No.
(c) Rarely.
(d) Sometimes.

11. Lawrence tells Beaufort that they may converse again only if what happens?
(a) Beaufort promises to publish Lawrence's work.
(b) Beaufort converts to Catholicism.
(c) Beaufort promises not to publish Lawrence's works.
(d) Beaufort seeks the wisdom for the purest of reasons.

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

13. What is meant by Brother?
(a) The name of someone's male sibling.
(b) Another title for a priest of the Catholic Church.
(c) A leader of the Mormon church.
(d) A religious male approved by the Church but not taking Holy orders.

14. Where did he receive an education?
(a) At home.
(b) At a private school.
(c) At a boarding school.
(d) At a public school.

15. How old is Lawrence when Beaufort begins visiting him and recording their conversations?
(a) Late fifties.
(b) Early fifties.
(c) Early forties.
(d) Late forties.

Short Answer Questions

1. Does one's journey of spiritual fulfillment occur in one step?

2. How long is Lawrence in the presence of God?

3. Is this the first time they are published?

4. To what job does he switch?

5. How would he describe his life here?

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