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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Because of the shortness of life remaining for both men, Lawrence does what?
(a) Expresses his thoughts very clearly.
(b) Points out the greater need for communion with God.
(c) Tells the man of heaven.
(d) Encourages the man to take care of himself.

2. What does Lawrence admonish the recipient to do?
(a) Put all his energy into helping this person.
(b) Not waste time that he could use for serving the Lord.
(c) Help his sister in need.
(d) Give up on this woman.

3. With what does letter nine begin?
(a) A prayer for the needy.
(b) A supplication from Brother Lawrence.
(c) A convesational tone.
(d) A request by Brother Lawrence.

4. With what does Lawrence admonish the man to continue?
(a) His attendance at church.
(b) His volunteer activities.
(c) His good deeds.
(d) His personal disciplines.

5. What aids in the development of a disciplined mind?
(a) Faith.
(b) Reading.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Honest confession to God.

6. What vow does Lawrence make?
(a) To never be unhappy.
(b) To never do the slightest chore without feeling God's blessing on that chore.
(c) To never be unkind to others.
(d) To never listen to others.

7. What does the person who needs help desire?
(a) To become famous.
(b) To have more faith.
(c) To be a better person.
(d) To achieve holiness faster than is appropriate.

8. Does the recipient of the first letter honor Lawrence's wishes?
(a) Yes.
(b) Not at first.
(c) No.
(d) Somewhat.

9. What does Lawrence finally decide regarding his faith?
(a) A positive outcome lessens his faith in God.
(b) A negative outcome does not lessen his faith in God.
(c) A negative outcome lessens his faith in God.
(d) A positive outcome does not lessen his faith in God.

10. For what does Lawrence encourage the recipient to strive?
(a) Joy in all activities.
(b) Christ-like behavior.
(c) The presence of God even in old age.
(d) Love for all.

11. What kind of prayer life does Lawrence recommend?
(a) One of secret prayer.
(b) One of continual prayer.
(c) One of strong prayer.
(d) One of quiet prayer.

12. Why does Lawrence begin his first letter in this way?
(a) So no one else ever reads them.
(b) So the recipient knows who he is.
(c) So everyone can get his advice.
(d) So the recipient knows he cares about him.

13. He admonishes the man about what?
(a) The importance of thankingGod.
(b) The importance of praying in all things.
(c) The importance of faith.
(d) The importance of love.

14. What skill never develops?
(a) Disciplining one's minds.
(b) Peace of mind.
(c) Understanding of one's mind.
(d) The true opening of one's mind.

15. How does Lawrence learn God's plan for him?
(a) With much prayer and contemplation.
(b) He dreams it.
(c) He talks to a priest.
(d) He sees it in a sign.

Short Answer Questions

1. What else does he reject of the church?

2. What does the life Lawrence suggests do to sin?

3. How does this letter close?

4. How does Lawrence end the letter?

5. How does Lawrence describe God as ruler?

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