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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. What must one achieve to understand what Lawrence means by the presence of God?
(a) Many prayers.
(b) A definition for the presence of God.
(c) A book.
(d) Enlightenment.

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

3. What does Lawrence feel is the worst fate in life?
(a) Birth.
(b) Divorce.
(c) To lose the presence of God.
(d) Death.

4. Does Lawrence enjoy being in the presence of God?
(a) Sometimes.
(b) Yes.
(c) Usually.
(d) No.

5. Upon seeing an autumn tree, on what does he reflect?
(a) The tree's eventual rebirth.
(b) It's beautiful leaves.
(c) The lovely birds in the trees.
(d) The age of the tree.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lawrence tells Beaufort that they may converse again only if what happens?

2. How does he feel about his life here?

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

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

5. What does he do to try to achieve this?

Short Essay Questions

1. When does the first conversation take place? How is Lawrence converted?

2. What does Beaufort remember about Lawrence?

3. When does Beaufort begin visiting Lawrence? What does he think of Lawrence?

4. Where does Brother Lawrence first work?

5. What does Lawrence say about one's love for God?

6. Why does Lawrence depend upon God?

7. When does Lawrence die?

8. When was Brother Lawrence born?

9. What does Lawrence have to say about faith?

10. What must one do to realize counsel from God?

(see the answer keys)

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