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

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

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

4. Despite one's desperate needs, where does God remain?
(a) In heaven.
(b) Close by.
(c) On earth.
(d) In church.

5. Does Lawrence's Christian life begin the way these people explain?
(a) Somewhat.
(b) No.
(c) Almost.
(d) Yes.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lawrence define sin?

2. What does Lawrence see as a key to his happiness and success?

3. He admonishes the man about what?

4. He tells the recipient that one must pray for what?

5. What can times of fasting or abstinence express?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does he use these negative feelings to help him?

2. How does Lawrence see God? How does he see himself, compared to God?

3. How does Lawrence view himself, which reflects his view that God is his judge?

4. How does Lawrence learn God's plan for him?

5. How old is Lawrence at this point in the book? How old is the to whom he is writing?

6. How does Lawrence seek God in all he does?

7. When should a man commune with God? Why might he believe this?

8. How does Lawrence handle sin? What is sin, according to Lawrence?

9. What does Lawrence tell this man?

10. What does Lawrence tell the recipient of Letter 8 about new advice?

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