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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When are this religious man's works published?
(a) After his death.
(b) Right before his death.
(c) When he was eighteen.
(d) At his marriage.

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

3. How can one realize counsel from God?
(a) One must talk to a priest.
(b) One must be enlightened.
(c) One must listen closely.
(d) One must always pray.

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

5. Lawrence seeks to avoid those things that often distract others, namely what?
(a) Fame and fortune.
(b) Money and ritual.
(c) Love and marriage.
(d) Greed and lust.

Short Answer Questions

1. What important event does this man experience?

2. Where did he receive an education?

3. Where else did he receive an education?

4. Lawrence advises that the presence of God occurs more readily when what happens?

5. Shortly after this experience, where does he live?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Beaufort remember about Lawrence?

2. How does Lawrence feel he enters God's presence? What happens after he enters God's presence?

3. What are some of the steps to spiritual fulfillment?

4. What does Lawrence have to say about faith?

5. In what war does Brother Lawrence fight?

6. What must one do the maintain the presence of God?

7. Who is Joseph de Beaufort? When are Lawrence's works published?

8. Where does Brother Lawrence first work?

9. Why does Lawrence enter the monastery?

10. How does one achieve the presence of God in sanctity?

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